The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has made it mandatory for all football clubs to possess an official FUFA Certificate of Club Ownership, a crucial requirement for participation in both domestic and international competitions.
The amendment, passed during the 33rd FUFA Executive Committee meeting on February 24, 2025, is aimed at strengthening governance, transparency, and legitimacy in club operations.
According to the new regulations, the FUFA Certificate of Club Ownership will officially confirm a club’s ownership structure and provide legal recognition within FUFA’s governance framework.
Clubs without this certificate will be barred from FUFA-sanctioned competitions, a move intended to curb ownership disputes and ensure compliance with football regulations.
FUFA has outlined strict guidelines for obtaining and maintaining the certificate, including immediate reporting of any changes in ownership.
The federation will also periodically publish and update the list of club owners, reinforcing accountability within Ugandan football.
Additionally, any club that loses its certificate must follow a structured process to obtain a replacement. This includes reporting the loss to the police, providing identification documents, and paying a replacement fee. FUFA will then review the application before issuing a duplicate certificate.
“This requirement is a step towards professionalizing club management in Uganda. It ensures that every club operates within FUFA’s legal framework and eliminates ambiguities surrounding ownership,” the regulations state.
The introduction of this certificate is expected to streamline club ownership processes, prevent unauthorized takeovers, and create a more structured football administration system.
Clubs are now required to secure and safeguard their certificates as part of their official records to avoid penalties and potential suspension from competitions.
With immediate effect, all football clubs in Uganda must comply with these new ownership regulations to maintain their standing within FUFA’s competitive structure.
