The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has opened applications for three specialised Youth Coaching Courses as part of efforts to strengthen technical development within youth football structures across the country.
The courses target coaches and technical personnel working in academies and youth football and form part of the implementation of the FUFA Technical Master Plan.
Under the current requirements, all FUFA-registered football academies are expected to deploy at least one FUFA Certified Technical Person in Youth Coaching, Youth Goalkeeping Coaching or Youth Conditioning Coaching.
Only certified personnel will be allowed to conduct training sessions and handle competitions in the FUFA Schools of Excellence, the FUFA Juniors’ League and the FUFA Academies League.
The pre-selection process has now commenced and will identify suitable candidates for the three residential courses which will each run for 40 hours.
The Youth Coaching Course will take place from 2nd to 6th June 2026 while the Youth Goalkeeping Coaching Course is scheduled for 8th to 12th June 2026. The Youth Conditioning Coaching Course will conclude the programme from 15th to 19th June 2026.
Applicants will pay a non-refundable application fee of UGX 100,000 and successful candidates will thereafter pay a course fee of UGX 500,000 for each programme.
FUFA has set minimum qualification standards for each course. Applicants for the Youth Coaching Course must possess a CAF C Coaching Diploma, a Diploma or equivalent academic qualification and at least three years of experience in a youth football set-up.
For the Youth Goalkeeping Coaching Course, applicants must hold a CAF C Coaching Diploma together with a FUFA Level 1 Goalkeeping Certificate, UACE Certificate or equivalent and at least two years of coaching experience in youth football.
Applicants for the Youth Conditioning Coaching Course must have a UACE certificate, proficiency in English and playing experience of at least three years in women’s or men’s football leagues in Uganda or equivalent competition.
In line with the National Sports Act 2023, all applicants intending to work with players under the age of 18 must also present a FIFA Essentials Safeguarding Certificate which can be obtained at https://safeguardinginfootball.fifa.com/global-football-community-learners/ and a Letter of Good Conduct from their LC1 Chairperson.
Applications will close on Friday, 22nd May 2026 before face-to-face pre-entry assessments are conducted on 25th and 26th May 2026. The final list of successful candidates will be announced on Thursday, 28th May 2026.
For more details, please contact Mr. Mutyaba Bashir, the FUFA Football Development Director on +256 784 015 092 or Mr. Nyiima Jackson, the FUFA Football Education Manager on +256 771 081 688.
Online application forms
FUFA Youth Coaching Course – https://forms.gle/C7KnaivXXyLeLtHN7
FUFA Youth Goalkeeping Coaching Course – https://forms.gle/gnMCy1xJdCxDF4eS6
FUFA Youth Conditioning Coaching Course – https://forms.gle/EJfUAG9TZ3ZFiVSp7
