TRENDING NEWS: FUFA renews the contract for Uganda Cranes Coach, Paul Put for two years. From Left, Edgar Watson CEO FUFA, Fufa Ist Vice President Justus Mugisha and Coach Paul Put at the Press Conference, today
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THE football National governing body, FUFA, has selected former national team players Yasser Mugerwa and Mubarak Tenywa to represent Ugandan players at a FIFA-organized session in Rabat, Morocco.
The session, taking place from November 7-9, 2025, at the FIFA Offices, aims to address key issues facing players in the modern game, coinciding with the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final on 8th November 2025. Mugerwa and Tenywa will join other professional players to discuss player welfare and development. This move demonstrates FUFA’s commitment to involving former players in football activities, aligning with one of the Technical Master plan’s key pillars-life after playing football.
Over 100 former Uganda players have been integrated into the football ecosystem by the Federation under the able leadership of Hon. Eng. Moses Magogo, taking on roles in administration, punditry, coaching and participating in CAF coaching sessions.
FUFA has integrated over 100 former players into football ecosystem, roles include: Administration, punditry, coaching, delegates, secretariat, national teams, coach education. This aligns with the FUFA Technical Master plan’s pillar: Life after playing football.
LIST OF FORMER PLAYERS INTEGRATED @ FUFA
It has, Edgar Watson (CEO FUFA), Ntege Patrick, Mandu Humphrey, Paul Mukatabala, Kalungi Edward, Nyiima Jackson, Katende Jerome, Brian Umony, Baker Lukoya, Paul Ssali, Fred Tamale, Lawrence Kizito, Hassan Waswa, Tony Mawejje, Mugisha Godfrey, Sam Ssimbwa, Mulondo Samuel, Morley Byekwaso, Simeon Masaba, Steven Bengo, Sadam Juma, Hamuza Lutalo, Kigundu Stephen, Mugerwa Yasser, Tenywa Mubarak, Vicent Tumusime Titi, Senfuka Patrick, Ayub Balyejusa, Frank Bumpenje, Joan Namusisi, Cissy Nakiguba, Majida Nantanda, Dan Obote, Mugabi Yasin, Kasule Babadi, Nathan Mutenza, Kizito Denis.
PHOTO: From left; FUFA Communications Director Ahmed Hussein with his bosses, Edgar Watson, Justus Mugisha and Coach Paul Put, today at FUFA Kadiba Stadium, Mengo
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