FUFA Confirms 20 Teams For CAF African Schools Programme

FUFA has on Wednesday confirmed 20 schools that will take part in the inaugural CAF African Schools Programme.

The Programme has a CAF African Schools Championship that was launched earlier this year with 41 Member Associations taking part.

The National Championship in Uganda will be staged between 15th -24th July at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.

FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha briefed the media about the intentions of the tournament indicating it will help in improving grassroots football.

“CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe understands the importance of grassroot football and he thought it wise through the Motsepe Foundation to have this Programme spreading across its Member Associations,” he started.

“Grassroot football especially in Africa is within schools. Therefore, this intervention will help to create an organized platform for players at a young age.”

According to FUFA Deputy CEO-Football, Decolas Kiiza, selection of the aforementioned schools was based on their performance in recent schools Championships organised by USSSA.

The 20 Schools selected include;

Boys

St. Mary’s Boarding SS, Kitende

Buddo SS

Standard High School- Zzana

Teso College Aloet

Amus College

Kibuli SS

Jinja SS

Mukono Kings High School

Dynamic SS

Royal Giant School

Girls

Kawempe Muslim SS

Uganda Martyrs High School- Lubaga

Rines SS

Jinja SS

Wakiso Hill SS

King of Kings, Fort Portal

Tagy High School

Gadhafi Integrated Academy

Olila High School

Royal College Namugongo