David GOMBE
FUFA President Moses Magogo has backed professionalisation of Women football in the country. Magogo also reaffirmed the FUFA’s commitment to women’s football, highlighting commercial growth, infrastructure development and deliberate investment in the girl child during the launch of the FUFA Women Super League Commercial Strategy held at Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala.
“Women’s football has had a very long journey here in this country. At a time when there were few girls who wanted to play football, the only option they had was to play with the boys. Eventually, teams were formed, competitions followed and stars were born. That is how we arrived where we are today.”
Magogo also commended individuals and institutions that have been supportive towards the growth of the women’s game. He hailed FIFA for selecting Uganda, alongside Romania, as the only two countries globally to pilot the women’s football commercialisation project.
“This shows the confidence FIFA has in what we have done here. We want to thank FIFA and convey our appreciation to President Gianni Infantino on behalf of the football people of Uganda.”
Magogo also asserted that FUFA’s strategic approach, supported by government backing, improved commercial capacity and increased FIFA resources, has enabled the FUFA to strengthen programmes and professionalise competitions.
“Sometimes progress is slow, but that is the right way. Football needs money at all levels, and over time we have been able to build our commercial skills, receive government support and benefit from increased FIFA funding.”
The FUFA boss has called upon stakeholders, institutions and individuals to continue embracing and investjng in Women football.
“This is my appeal to all of you, to support the girl child in every way possible, because you are giving another Ugandan the opportunity to benefit from their God-given talent.”
