The draws for the fourth edition of the FUFA Primary Schools Championship (Odilo) have been conducted on Thursday at FUFA Comple.
The National Finals for both girls and boys under the age of 14 will run between 10th -20th November 2024 at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
FUFA Executive Committee Member and Chairman of the Odilo Championship organising committee Dr. Apollo Ahimbisibwe graced the draw event that was conducted live on FUFA Tv.
He was in the company of 2nd Vice Chairman Uganda Youth Football Association (UYFA) and member of the Odilo Championhip organising committee Farouk Kigongo, Former Uganda Cranes midfielder Tonny Mawejje and FUFA Competitions Officer Sarah Birungi.
In the boys’ category, Group A has Oasis Primary School, Green Valley Primary School, St. Catherine of Siena Primary School and Vision for Children Junior School.
Group B has Paorihner Primary School, Source of Hope Primary School, St.Mary’s Primary School and Rays of Grace Primary School.
The girls’ category, Group A has Aterai Primary School, Source Light Primary School, Good Foundation Primary School, Ineza Primary School
Group B on the other hand has Prime View Education Primary School, Hope Primary School, Habanom Quality Academy and Oasis Primary School.
Ahimbisibwe indicated the Championship helps FUFA to extend football to every corner of the country.
“Football starts at grassroots level and as FUFA we have a keen interest in making sure the game is played everywhere. It is one of the key pillars in the FUFA Technical Master Plan. I believe the tournament helps to unearth talented players at a young age and our role is to nurture and transform them into elite footballers.” He said.
The girls’ category will be played first, between 10th -14th November while the Boys’ category will run between 16th – 20th.
It should be noted that the Champions in both categories represent Uganda at the FEASSA games.
Past Winners
2019 – Rays of Grace (Boys)
2022 – Rays of Grace (Boys) and Bombo UMEA (Girls)
2023 – Kampala Grammar (Boys) and Bombo UMEA (Girls)
