The highly anticipated 8th edition of the FUFA Juniors League 2025 season is set to kick off this weekend, with high stakes and expectations from organisers and teams alike.
This season promises to be exciting, with new changes introduced to enhance the competition. According to FUFA Youth Development Manager Bashir Mutyaba, one of the key changes is the emphasis on goalkeeping.
“We are requiring each team to name at least three goalkeepers and a dedicated goalkeeping coach. This will help us develop a pool of talented goalkeepers for the future,” Mutyaba explained.
As teams prepare to clash in the most prestigious youth football tournament in Uganda, defending champions BUL FC JT are seeking to retain their title they have won back to back on three occasions. They will open defense of their title against Mbale Heroes JT at Amus College in Bukedea. Head coach Daniel Kabale is keen on securing a strong start for his team in a bid to retain the championship.
Other notable matches include Vipers SC JT, two-time winners, taking on Express FC JT at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo, with renowned coach Hassan Zungu at the helm. The CAF A trained coach will start a new life after leaving Jinja where he made his name with Kirinya Jinja SS and Busoga United with affiliations to Jinja SS who provided the players to feature for the two clubs.
Zungu’s first task is on Sunday in a highly anticipated clash when faces a team handled by seasoned coach Ssali Ronald.
KCCA FC JT, three-time finalists, will host Maroons FC JT at the MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo.
Here is the full schedule:
Saturday Fixtures:
BUL FC JT vs Mbale Heroes JT (Amus College, Bukedea)
KCCA FC SA vs Maroons FC JT (MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo)
NEC FC JT vs Lugazi FC JT (Coffee Grounds, Bugolobi)
Police FC JT vs SC Villa JT (One Pass Adventure, Mukono)
Sunday Action: URA FC JT vs Kitara FC JT (Hormisdallen Nursery & Primary School, Gayaza)
Mbarara City FC JT vs. Wakiso Giants FC JT (Kakyeka Stadium, Mbarara)
UPDF FC JT vs. Soltilo Bright Stars FC JT (Bombo Military Barracks Ground)
Past Winners of the FUFA U17 Juniors League: –
2024: BUL FC JT
2023/2: BUL FC JT
2018/2019: BUL FC JT
2017/18: Vipers SC JT
2015/16: Vipers SC JT
2016/17: Soana FC JT
2015: Kampala Junior Team (KJT)
Note: The 2019/2020 season was not completed, and the 2020/2021 season was never played due to COVID-19.
