By Musa Kikuuno – Busoga Times
Moses Magogo Hassim, the incumbent President of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), has today, 24th May 2025, been officially nominated to contest for another term at the helm of Uganda’s football governing body.
The nomination took place at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala, ahead of the FUFA Elective Assembly scheduled for July 5 in Hoima this year.
Magogo, who first assumed office on August 31, 2013, after succeeding Dr. Lawrence Mulindwa, described the nomination as “a privilege” and expressed gratitude to the FUFA Executive Committee and the Member Associations that backed his candidacy.
“It is a privilege to run this game. I thank the executive members and all associations for the nomination and confidence in me,” Magogo said shortly after his nomination. “We have a lot to do, and I’m committed to taking football to even greater heights.”
His nomination was supported by key football stakeholders, including Lugazi Football Club, the Buganda Regional Football Association, and the Uganda Youth Football Association, as stipulated in FUFA’s nomination regulations.
Five-Pillar Agenda
In outlining his vision for the next five years, Magogo emphasized five core areas that he intends to focus on:
Football Development and Engagement:
Magogo stressed the need for inclusive participation in the sport, structured support for professional clubs, and ensuring player welfare beyond their playing years.
Technical and Competitive Enhancement:
He announced plans to implement a revamped technical master plan to strengthen Uganda’s national teams. “We’re making major changes in how competitions are played, run, and formatted,” he added.
Football as a Business:
“You cannot run football without money,” Magogo noted, underlining the importance of financial sustainability. His agenda includes making the sport more profitable, ensuring clubs pay taxes, increasing employment in the sector, and growing Uganda’s sports brand with improved facilities and night games across the country.
Infrastructure and International Events:
He hailed the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN) and the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which Uganda will co-host with Kenya and Tanzania, as key platforms to showcase the country’s potential and boost infrastructure development—the largest government investment in sport since independence.
Governance and Integrity in Football:
Magogo acknowledged existing challenges like match-fixing and emphasized the need to clean the game so that “the best team wins on merit.” He also called for deeper engagement with stakeholders at FIFA, CAF, and CECAFA levels to secure international support and ensure the game leaves a lasting legacy.
Reflecting on the Journey
Magogo’s tenure has seen significant milestones, including Uganda’s participation in major continental tournaments and increased funding and resources for football activities. He also highlighted the need to shift the national mindset to treat football not just as a sport but as a viable business.
“Government must also understand the commercial side of football. This game must pay, employ, and build legacies,” he said.
Magogo, who also serves as Member of Parliament for Budiope East under the National Resistance Movement (NRM), previously served as an Executive Member of the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
As he gears up for what could be his fourth term, Magogo remains focused on delivering results, building infrastructure, strengthening the game’s foundations, and protecting its integrity. His goal, he says, is to leave a transformed game by the time his next term ends in 2029.
