Twenty primary schools in Bukedea District participated in the FIFA Women’s Football Campaign hosted at the Bukedea Comprehensive Academy Stadium from the 28th February 2025 to 1st March 2025.
While officiating the closing ceremony, the FUFA CEO Edgar Watson appreciated the parents for allowing the young girls to participate in the programme.
“I appreciate the parents for allowing young girls to participate in football,” he said.
“To the girls, as FUFA we have hope in you that you will be able to represent us in the world, he added.
The Campaign was introduced by FIFA to its Member Associations to promote the game, create awareness and empower girls through football in a friendly and safe environment.
The ambassador Shadia Nankya, a Crested Cranes player currently at Washington Spirit, motivated the attendees while she participated in the football Festival.
“I see the new generations trying to make things work as they grow up. By the time they reach my age, they will be the best,” she said
“While I was growing up, we didn’t have this,” she added.
The closing ceremony was also attended by the FUFA Executive Committee Members Richard Ochom and Agnes Mugena, Chairperson of Women’s Football Association Margaret Kubingi.
The participating schools received balls
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