The Federation of Uganda Football Associations will require all coaches to obtain a federation-issued license to legally operate, even if they already hold CAF coaching qualifications.
The decision follows approval of a new coaching framework by the FUFA Executive Committee, introducing the FUFA Coaching Badge (FCB) system alongside mandatory licensing.
Under the framework, a CAF license alone will no longer be sufficient to coach in Uganda. Coaches must meet additional requirements set by FUFA, including academic qualifications, coaching experience and oral aptitude tests, to be graded across seven FCB levels.
FUFA has also introduced two licenses, a General Coaching License valid for three years and a Professional Coaching License (PCL) valid for two years. The PCL will restrict holders to working with only one club or institution at a time.
“A license shall be the official permission from FUFA that authorises an individual to legally practice coaching in Uganda,” the federation stated.
The framework also grants FUFA powers to suspend or cancel licenses and badges through a Technical Council of Experts.
Licenses may be withdrawn on recommendation of the Uganda Football Coaches Association, the FUFA Judicial Commission, or for “failure to apply the coaching knowledge as educated.”
All current coaches have been directed to submit their qualifications for assessment by June 30, 2026, to be placed within the new structure.
Implementation will be phased, with competition regulations tied to badge levels and licenses taking effect from July 1, 2027.
The framework is part of FUFA’s Technical Master Plan 2023 to 2030 and introduces additional training requirements beyond CAF certification, including specialised courses in areas such as performance analysis, youth coaching and football psychology.
