FUFA has partnered with Case MedInsurance for a medical insurance cover worth 750M for the 2025/2026 season. This cover benefits 16 clubs in the Uganda Premier League and 12 clubs in the FUFA Women Super League. Each club submits a list of 25 players. The scheme starts on 1st September, 2025.
The cover caters for 400 players in the Uganda Premier League and 300 players in the FUFA Women Super League, making a total of 700 players.
Some players who have benefited from FUFA’s medical insurance cover include Shadia Nankya, former UCU Lady Cardinals player now in the US with Dallas Trinity, Ronald Ssekiganda, formerly with SC Villa and now at APR FC in Rwanda, Josephat Ayebare, a Ndejje University FC defender who appreciated support from FUFA during injury recovery after suffering a horrific injury during the FUFA Drum match playing for Kigezi Province, Shakirah Nyinagahirwa of Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC, Ronah Nantege, a She Corporate FC forward, and Grace Nassongo of She Corporate FC.
The objectives of FUFA’s medical insurance scheme are to prioritize player health, putting players’ health at the forefront, recognizing their key contribution to national teams, support recovery from injuries to help players recover from injuries and illnesses preventing career-threatening outcomes, potentially expand coverage to more leagues in the future.
Full list of players who were managed under FUFA Medical Insurance Scheme after picking up injuries and have returned to play football.
Women: Nakigozi Elizabeth-Kampala Queens FC, Komuntale Sumaya – Kampala Queens FC, Nandunga Bbira – Olila High School WFC, Nyinagahirwa Shakirah – Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC, Nankya Shadia – UCU Lady Cardinals FC, Muwugumya Harriet- UCU Lady Cardinals FC, Namiro Neolina-She Corporate, Nabiiri Scovia, Nabatanzi Hanifah, Auki Angel Kigongo – Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC, Nantongo Cissy – She Corporate FC, Nandere Everline- Lady Doves FC, Nakasato Rebecca – Makerere university WFC, Namusoke Cathy, Nakuba Harriet -Kampala Queens FC, Olga Butiru Lukia, Akiror Patricia – Kampala Queens FC.
Male players: Ssekiganda Ronald – SC Villa, Ibrahim Magandazi – Kitara FC, Anthony Mayanja (Bul FC), Rwothomio Innocent (BUL FC), Kalyowa Emmanuel-BUL FC, Douglas Muganga-BUL FC, Kirya Ambrose, BUL FC, Opio Belmos, Okwalinga Mathias, Angu James, Ssemayange Simon Kato, Masembe Edward- SC Villa, Lukwago David.
Note: Clubs quoted as per FUFA system when the insurance cover was used by each player.
