Uganda is set to host the FIFA Football For Schools (F4S) Programme from June 23rd to 25th, 2024, at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru.
In recent weeks, preparations have been intense to ensure the success of this event.
Football for Schools (F4S), an initiative by FIFA in collaboration with UNESCO, aims to educate, develop, and empower approximately 700 million children worldwide. Since its launch in mid-2019 with pilot projects in Puerto Rico and Lebanon, the programme has expanded globally.
Aligned with FUFA’s Technical Master Plan, launched last year, the F4S programme seeks to make football more accessible to both boys and girls. It promotes life skills and competencies through football, contributing to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and other global priorities.
Key features of the programme include:
- A free digital application (Football for Schools), available on Google Play and the Apple App Store.
- An online learning platform with relevant content for stakeholders.
- Provision of equipment, including adidas footballs, to be distributed to schools.
- A one-off USD 50,000 payment to each Member Association (MA) to run the programme.
A three-person delegation from FIFA, including Antonio Buenano Sanchez (FIFA Football For Schools Manager), Kenny Honore Jean Marie (FIFA Chief Member Associations Officer), and Alberto Giacomini (FIFA Technical Consultant), will attend the launch at FUFA Technical Centre.
The event will feature a two-day workshop where 50 games teachers from the eight FUFA Regions will receive training. The final day will include a football festival and the official launch of the Football For Schools Programme. The trained teachers will then disseminate the knowledge gained to their respective regions.
Schools Participating by Region:
Northern Region
- Paorinher Nursery and Primary School (Agago District)
- Otinowaa Primary School (Kole District)
- Ocettoke Primary School (Kitgum District)
- Adyel Primary School (Lira District)
- Arocha Primary School (Apac District)
Western Region
- Amazing Grace Primary School (Kisoro District)
- Mwengura Primary School (Bushenyi District)
- Kibuli Islamic Primary School (Isingiro District)
- Akuru Standard School (Kiruhura District)
Kitara Region
- St. Catherine Primary School (Hoima District)
- Winners Nursery and Primary School (Bundibugyo District)
- Bwabya Primary School (Kabarole District)
- Tooro Boarding Primary School (Kabarole District)
Kampala Region
- Citizen Parents Primary School (Makindye District)
- Murchison Bay Primary School (Nakawa District)
- Habanomu Primary School (Kawempe District)
- Kisasi Primary School (Kampala-Central)
North East Region
- Nakatunya Primary School (Soroti District)
- Elgon Primary School (Soroti District)
- Vision for Children Junior School (Soroti District)
- Kongunga Primary School (Bukedea District)
- Moroto Army Primary School (Moroto District)
- Kapsukunyo Primary School (Kapchorwa District)
West Nile Region
- Future Foundation Schools (Arua District)
- Bright View Primary School (Arua District)
- Oasis Boarding Primary School (Arua District)
- Super Stars Primary School (Koboko District)
- Nyarilo Primary School (Koboko District)
Eastern Region
- Busia Integrated Primary School (Busia District)
- Yoweri Museveni Primary School (Mbale District)
- Namoni Primary School (Mayuge District)
- Kagulu Primary School (Buyende District)
- Kamuli Township Primary School (Kamuli District)
- Okwira Primary School (Tororo District)
Buganda Region
- Bombo UMEA Primary School (Luwero District)
- Rays of Grace Primary School (Buikwe District)
- ID Raymer Primary School (Wakiso District)
- Divine Junior School (Masaka District)
- UMEA Primary School (Buikwe District)
FUFA Steering Committee:
- Justus Mugisha – FUFA 1st President (Chairman of the Committee)
- Sammy Odong – Assistant Commissioner Physical Education, Ministry of Education and Sports
- Decolas Kiiza Hantali – Deputy CEO-Football
- Farouk Kigongo – Football Development Committee
- Sarah Birungi – Safeguarding Girls
- Bashir Mutyaba – Safeguarding Boys
- Ali Mwebe – FUFA Football Development Director
- Peter Emojong – Project Coordinator
