FUFA and FIFA successfully concluded the first ever FIFA Elite Youth Coaching and Elite Youth Goalkeeping Courses at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru.
A six-man team of FIFA technical experts, led by Callum James Christopher Irving from England, Christos Kanelleas from Greece, FIFA’s Training & Education Project Delivery Manager Alejandro Alfredo Heredia from Argentina, Adel Amorouche from Belgium, Cameron Euston Cox from South Africa and Simon Paul Jennings from the United Kingdom, delivered the knowledge-enriching courses to 48 participants, including national youth team coaches and selected youth coaches from FUFA’s eight regions.
FUFA Executive Secretary of Football Development, Ronnie Kalema, expressed gratitude to the facilitators and challenged the coaches to apply their newfound knowledge to fulfill FUFA’s mission of becoming the number one footballing nation.
Elite Football Manager at FUFA, Bashir Mutyaba, acknowledged FIFA’s commitment to Ugandan football development, saying the courses will support the FUFA Technical Master Plan’s focus on nurturing elite youth players. Coaches Brian Ssenyondo (U17 Men’s team) and Sheryl Botes(Uganda Women Senior team) who attended the course, praised the comprehensive content and emphasised the importance of applying the knowledge gained to improve Ugandan football.
The coaches who completed the course are expected to take on key roles in various elite youth development centers across the country, contributing to FUFA’s structured Technical Master Plan.
This initiative follows the successful training of 311 FUFA Grade 4 Football Scouts, who have identified 1,385 talented players recorded in FUFA’s Talent ID Online System.
What they said
Ronnie Kalema, FUFA Executive Secretary of Football Development
‘It is our Game, It is Our Country. We want you to create the change we want to see. Please utilise the knowledge you have acquired and implement what you have learned.’
Bashir Mutyaba, FUFA Elite Football Manager
We appreciate FIFA for granting Uganda these capacity building courses. They are long overdue and the content on individual player training and modern game trends will be invaluable. This course will help us develop elite coaches who can handle players at the highest level.’
Brian Ssenyondo, Coach of Uganda U-17 National Football Team
The course has been excellent. We have gained a lot that we can pass on to players and fellow coaches. We have learned about talent identification, player development, coaching principles and individual development all crucial for our growth as coaches.’
Sheryl Botes, Coach of Uganda National Women’s Football Teams
These courses have been amazing. I am thrilled that youth team coaches attended. We have learned about modern trends, coaching principles and methodology. I would love to see similar courses for the FUFA Women Super League, Women Elite League, regional leagues and schools.’
Ayub Khalifa, Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC
‘The course was excellent, focusing on talent identification. We have learned to look beyond performance and consider players’ potential, age and size. This knowledge will help us develop better coaching strategies and nurture young talent.’
List of Participants – Elite Youth Coaching Course
- Zungu Hassan – Vipers SC
- Mutyaba Bashir – Elite Football Manager
- Sheryl Botes – National Teams Coach (Women)
- Kabale Dan Bamwogereiza – BUL FC
- Mudholo Shafiq – Police FC
- Kitindidde Frank – Youth Coach (Proline)
- Katende Jerome Raymond – FUFA Chief Scout
- Brian Umony – Youth Coach
- Nantumbwe Sharifah – Talent ID Officer
- Kiiza Sharon – Kampala Queens
- Ahumuza Collins – National Teams
- Brian Ssenyondo – U-17 National Team
- Okhuti Samson Ceaser – West Nile Region
- Massa Simeon – BUL FC
- Mbekeka Oliver – Lugazi FC
- Tonny Mawejje – Wakiso Giants FC
- Ssali Ronald – U17 Asst.National Team
- Mpiima Saka – KCCA FC Junior Team
- Lutalo Hamuza – Victoria University
- Umar Abdallah Loi – Youth Coach
- Tumusime Vicent – Kampala University
- Ayieko Lukula Charles – Busoga United
- Kintu Jimmy Mwera – St Noa
- Ayub Khalifa – Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC
- Mugerwa Simon Peter – Youth Coach
- Nsubuga Allan Magunda – Women National Teams
List of Participants – Elite Youth Goalkeeping Course
- Kiberu Mubarak – Vipers SC
- Magada Kenneth – U17 Goalkeeping Coach
- Tezigwa Kenrogers – Maroons FC
- Ssebuliba George – Maroons FC
- Ssebagala Swaibu – Gaddafi FC
- Kimera Ali – Vipers SC
- Kiggunda Stephen Billy – U20 National Team
- Kawooya Sowedi – Kampala Queens
- Nakiguba Cissy Gaudensia – National Teams
- Kakooza Allan – Bukedea Comprehessive School
- Kawalya Samuel – Goalkeeping Coach
- Mugisha Ibrahim – Bright Stars FC
- Egesa Andrew – Edgars Youth
- Damba Jamil – URA FC
- Yasin Mugabi – KCCA Fc
- Mbowa Solomon – St Noa
- Ssali Samuel – Edgars Youth
- Joseph Emitu – Junior Eagles
- Matovu Kim Fatma – Black Spider Academy
- Khaidu Sharon-player
