Roberts Kiwanuka was re-elected chairman of the Uganda Youth Football Association (UYFA) for another four years at their 18th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at FUFA Hotel Kisaasi in Kampala on Saturday, August 22, 2026. Kiwanuka, a star boy in Ugandan football administration, announced the new executive committee that includes Farouk Kigongo as vice chairman technical and Hajji Jaffer Ssenganda as vice chairman administration.
The committee also features Gad Batuse, Abbey Ssentongo Donaca, Mansour Kabugo, John Michael Erebu John, Betty Mayanja Nagadya, Peter Sserumaga, Francis Omara, Viloet Kalema and Fridah Mabeeri. Kiwanuka lauded the delegates for their trust and pledged to rejuvenate youth football.
A key focus was the recent re-registration process requiring academies to update records with both UYFA and FUFA. This year-long initiative helped establish a credible database for talent identification.
FUFA’s Ronald Barente, representing President Moses Magogo, emphasized unity and strategic planning. He called for football to reach every home in Uganda, stressing that division weakens the sport.
Barente urged stakeholders to protect and promote the game. He highlighted that grassroots efforts are the foundation of Uganda’s football future.
The AGM approved several new members into UYFA, though details remain incomplete in the source. These additions aim to strengthen the association’s network.
Kiwanuka hinted at challenges in standardizing academy operations. He noted that re-registration exposed gaps in resources and infrastructure.
The new academies admitted include Twinbrook Sports Academy and others, though specific names are not listed. Their inclusion reflects UYFA’s push to expand youth participation.
UYFA’s AGM concluded with a call to invest more in talent scouting. Kiwanuka stressed that youth football is the backbone of Uganda’s national development.
Source: Kawowo Sports
