KAMPALA, UGANDA: 27 January 2026 –The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has extended the deadline for football academy registration to 13thFebruary 2026, as part of efforts to professionalise youth football development in Uganda, in accordance with Statutory Instrument (SI) 24 of 2025.
FUFA is committed to enhancing youth football development in Uganda through this initiative.
In a communication dated 26th January 2026, FUFA encourages all stakeholder to submit required documents online. The registration process is now more accessible with electronic forms, reducing the need for physical visits to FUFA Headquarters.
Academies that pass inspection will be recommended to the National Council of Sports for licensing, as per SI 24 of 2025, Part IX, Regulation 29(2).
The most important dates for the exercise are; application deadline set for 13th February, 2026, inspection of academies on 14th February 2026 and FUFA Certificate issuance to academies on 13th March 2026.
FUFA has also designated a member of staff to handle this exercise and for inquiries, contact Mr. Muleekezi Reagan on +256 763 844 828.
Courtesy: FUFA
