The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) invites applications from eligible Secondary Schools to be accredited as FUFA Schools of Excellence for the year 2026. The Schools of Excellence programme forms part of the FUFA Technical Master Plan and is aimed at identifying, nurturing and developing elite football talent within schools across Uganda while supporting academic education.
The initiative seeks to promote football development alongside academics, create regional pathways for structured talent development and strengthen football culture and performance at school and grassroots levels. Selected schools will serve as regional hubs for talent identification, training, competition and player development in collaboration with the FUFA technical team under the FUFA Player Development Curriculum.
Eligible applicant schools must be registered Secondary Schools with recognised academic accreditation and must demonstrate commitment to football development alongside academic programmes. Schools must be registered or in the process of registering a football academy with FUFA, have safe training facilities and appropriate supervision structures, and be willing to implement FUFA football development objectives under the FUFA Player Development Curriculum. Applicant schools must also demonstrate the ability and eligibility to offer full school bursaries to selected players.
Applications must include a school profile detailing the name, location and head teacher contact details, a list of existing football teams or activities, a description of available facilities, and a proposed plan for implementing FUFA Schools of Excellence activities. Applications must also include a commitment letter from the school governing body, contact details and a brief biography of the School Sports Coordinator or Games Teacher, and a signed declaration committing to full support and implementation of FUFA technical programmes.
All applications must be submitted electronically to admin@fufa.co.ug. Applications close on 13th February 2026 at 5:00 pm.
Shortlisted schools will be invited for a screening meeting with FUFA technical representatives. Final selection will be based on readiness, available facilities, demonstrated school commitment and the potential to contribute to the national football talent development pathway through effective implementation of the FUFA Player Development Curriculum.
Selected FUFA Schools of Excellence will receive technical support from FUFA, access to capacity-building programmes, equipment support, inclusion in FUFA talent identification programmes, participation in FUFA-sanctioned competitions and skills clinics, and formal recognition under the FUFA Technical Master Plan.
For further information, please contact Mr Mutyaba Bashir, FUFA Football Development Director, on +256 784 015 092 or via email at bmutyaba@fufa.co.ug.
