The President of Federation of Uganda Football Associations, Hon. Moses Magogo, has congratulated Gianni Infantino on reaching ten years in charge of FIFA, crediting his leadership with reshaping the global game and directly benefiting Ugandan football.
Magogo said the milestone was not only a personal achievement for Infantino but a moment to recognise FIFA’s impact on its member associations.
“On the occasion of celebrating 10 years of President Gianni Infantino, who came and turned around the wheel, I take this opportunity to congratulate him, but most importantly to congratulate FIFA as beneficiaries of the different programmes,” he said.
He pointed to the FIFA Forward programme as a key driver of infrastructure growth in Uganda. Through the initiative, FUFA has added another floor to FUFA House and secured additional office space to accommodate staff. The federation has also advanced construction of FUFA Stadium Kadiba, which is already hosting international matches for junior and women’s teams.
“We have been able to extend the original building of FUFA House by another floor and also acquire additional office space to accommodate more staff. We have also started the FUFA Stadium Kadiba, which is now hosting a number of international matches for junior and women’s teams,” he noted.
Magogo said technical development has also improved under FIFA’s Talent Development Scheme.
“We have benefited from the Talent Development Scheme in talent identification and training of coaches. Women’s football has also grown, with support to the FUFA Women Super League and provision of medical equipment to all 12 clubs, as well as introduction of the game in districts such as Yumbe and Maracha,” he added.
He further revealed that organised football in schools now covers 362 institutions across the country, a reach he believes will strengthen the sport’s foundation.
On the international stage, Magogo highlighted Uganda’s progress at the expanded FIFA Under 17 World Cup, where the national team qualified for the first time and reached the Round of 16, defeating France along the way. He said the exposure is already opening doors for young Ugandan players in Europe.
“Making it an annual competition is one of the best decisions that will transform football globally,” he noted, welcoming FIFA’s move to stage the Under 17 World Cup every year.
Magogo concluded with a message of appreciation.
“For us, FIFA and President Gianni Infantino, we can only say thank you so much, and we believe that football is going to be truly global,” he said.
