The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has hosted a one-day workshop for Head Teachers of selected Secondary Schools to serve as Centers of Football Excellence.
This initiative, aligned with the FUFA Technical Master Plan, aims to create a clear pathway for aspiring elite players.
Twelve schools, eight for boys and four for girls, were chosen from all eight regions of Uganda.
These institutions will now play a pivotal role in identifying, developing, and nurturing young football prodigies.
Schools Selected as Centers of Football Excellence:
Boys:
* Kibuli SS – Kampala Region
* Mvara SS – West Nile Region
* Teso College Aloet – North East Region
* Gombe SS – Buganda Region
* Nganwa High School – Western Region
* Kabalega SS – Kitara Region
* Jinja College – Eastern Region
* St. Josephs College Layibi – Northern Region
Girls:
* Kawempe Muslim SS – Kampala Region
* St. Katherine Girls – Northern Region
* Masaka SS – Buganda Region
* Nyakasura SS – Kitara Region
The workshop held at Jevine Hotel in Kampala was designed to equip the selected schools with the necessary knowledge and tools to implement the football excellence program effectively.
By fostering a strong partnership between FUFA and these schools, the federation aims to provide a conducive environment for young players to hone their skills and realize their full potential.