FUFA has confirmed the renewal of Paul Put’s contract as Uganda Cranes Head Coach until 2028. This announcement was made in Kampala with the Federation emphasising trust in stability and continuity as Uganda prepares for AFCON 2027.
FUFA Chief Executive Officer Edgar Watson said there had been anxiety among sections of the public over speculation on the future of the senior team technical role.
‘We have noticed a lot of anxiety in some sectors of the public recently. Rumours and speculations concerning the Head Coach of the Uganda Cranes. I am here and delighted to announce to you that FUFA has agreed with Coach Paul Put to a new contract as the Head Coach of the Uganda Cranes for the next two and a half years starting with immediate effect.’
The Chief Executive Officer said the duration covers the period under which Uganda will host the AFCON 2027 under the PAMOJA arrangement. He confirmed that Put remains Head Coach of the senior team the CHAN team and also the under 23 boys team and will continue to lead strategy and player selection.
He added ‘FUFA has organised a friendly match this month with Chad but also received and accepted an invitation to play in Morocco. The matches will be played on the 14th and 18th of November 2025.’
FUFA First Vice President Justus Mugisha said the renewal decision is based on performance and alignment to the Federation’s technical master plan.
‘This is in line with the profound vision of building number one both on and off the field and also from the work done by our coach in the recent past where we nearly qualified for the World Cup and where our National Team performed very well in CHAN for the very first time we reached the quarter finals.’
He stated that FUFA rarely renews contracts but in this case the Executive Committee made the easiest decision because of his work.
‘We are confident at FUFA that you will take us to the real top as far as African football is concerned and maybe you never know even the next World Cup.’
He thanked the Government of Uganda for the continued financial support that makes the football cycle possible.
‘I want to thank the Government of Uganda, our Minister of Education and Sports Hon. Janet Kataaha Museveni and the President of the Republic of Uganda, H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, because of the financial assistance that they give to the players.’
Paul Put said he is proud and humbled by the extension. Put stated ‘for the extension of the contract I can say that I am very happy and I am proud because when I signed for the first time the President asked me to build a strong team for 2027.’
He said the extension shows that the Federation believes in his work and trusts the project. He thanked the fans and media.
‘You cannot imagine how many messages I received from my players who asked me to continue with Uganda and I always felt very good in Uganda. I felt respected by the Federation by players and also by fans.’
Put highlighted that having everyone behind the National Team is key and added ‘I want to continue in the next two years to come out with results with good football and like we have been doing from the beginning creating the family more strong.’
