FUFA President Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim emphasized the need for unity to sustain the sport’s growth trajectory.
Reflecting on the tumultuous period in the early 2000s, Magogo credited the transformative leadership of Dr. Lawrence Mulindwa for salvaging football from it’s lowest point.
“In the early 2000s, football kissed rock-bottom. The game was hurt. The arrival of Dr. Lawrence Mulindwa changed the image of football but there were still challenges to handle. We have played our part and we are certain in future others will serve well after us,” he said.
However, he cautioned that lingering challenges persist, impeding the sport’s full potential, saying that internal conflicts stifle progress and undermine efforts to attract crucial partnerships and sponsorships vital for football’s advancement.
“Football can’t grow when there are internal fights. We have managed to end fights and this has helped the game to grow. It is our responsibility to protect the game so that we can be able to attract partners and sponsors,” he said.
The remarks came during FUFA’s Executive meeting with football stakeholders in Nakawa as part of their nationwide engagement initiative. With a forthcoming visit to Eastern Uganda scheduled for April 2nd and 3rd, the FUFA team aims to engage communities across the country, on how to grow the sport.
