The annual FUFA Primary Schools Odilo Championship 2025 is all set to kick off today at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru after draws were held this morning.
A total of eight winning schools from each FUFA region, for both Boys and Girls, will compete in the age category between 11 and 13 years, in an 8-a-side format, with 20 minutes each half, starting with the group stages from later today, 10th September 2025.
Speaking at the briefing before the draws, Mr. Farouk Kigongo, representing the Odilo Championship Organising Committee Chairman, emphasised the need for a better experience in terms of accommodation, feeding, and welfare for the young players who have come for the competition, not just to play football.
‘Players have come to enjoy, give them enough food,’ he said.
‘We have not done the draws as we used to on TV and before coming here because of the busy (FUFA) Tv schedules (which has been covering FUFA Tv Cup and other competitions.) We shall do it here,’ he added.
He also assured the team representatives of transparency during the competition, insisting that the organising committee is ready to listen to any grievances.
‘Whenever you are not satisfied (with anything during/about the competition), come we talk; we are all human beings,’ he said.
Ms. Sarah Birungi of FUFA Competitions also backed this by admitting to having the operation offices open.
‘If you have any challenges, always reach out. Our offices will always be open to listen’ she said.
‘When you come here, you don’t only come for football. You also gain more skills like coaching, refereeing, safe guarding, networking among others,’ Ms. Sarah added.
Every school in this edition of the Odilo Championship will keep within the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru until the end of the tournament in order to receive their Certificates of Participation and other incentives.
Here is the list full of teams and their groupings.
Group A
Nyakasura Junior School
Oasis Schools
Habanomu P/S
Ryamuhuga P/S
Group B
Bergen Nursery and Primary School
Prime View Soccer Academy P/S
Aterai Primary School
Amucha Primary School
