Football
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Born at the right time? FIFA data reveals January advantage, but Africa tells a different story
Talent, coaching, facilities and opportunity usually dominate discussions about why some young footballers eventually reach professional football. Yet FIFA data suggests another less obvious factor may influence development pathways long before players…
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Young and valuable; why football’s transfer market is chasing players under 24
International football’s transfer market is increasingly shaped by younger players, especially those aged between 18 and 23. FIFA’s Global Transfer Report 2025 shows that this age group dominated international transfer activity during…
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FUFA could get extra $10m as FIFA chiefs push for release of reserves
Ugandan football could receive an additional USD 10 million if a proposal to release part of FIFA’s financial reserves succeeds. UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin and Concacaf president Victor Montagliani have written to…
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Uganda handed global test as Wenger explains vision behind FIFA U-15 World Cup
Uganda’s next generation of footballers will face opposition from four continents after being drawn in Group U of the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival 2026 in Azerbaijan. Uganda have been…
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UPL government funding could more than double if clubs account for Shs5.5bn
Government financial support to Uganda Premier League clubs could more than double in the coming years if clubs demonstrate accountability in using the historic Shs5.5bn allocation. FUFA Super League Limited chairman Dr…
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NCS clears Shs5.5bn UPL funding, clubs to receive Shs152.8m first-quarter payment
Uganda Premier League clubs have moved closer to receiving their long-awaited government funding after the National Council of Sports confirmed that all 18 clubs have been enrolled onto the government payment system.…
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Sell-on clauses; the transfer tool Ugandan clubs cannot afford to ignore
FIFA data shows sell-on clauses are increasingly common in international football, offering Ugandan clubs another way to earn from players after their first transfer.
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Motsepe Arrives in Kenya as AFCON 2027 Preparations Come Under Spotlight
Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe has arrived in Nairobi as Kenya’s preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations enter another important assessment phase. Motsepe travelled to Kenya after spending…
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Motsepe rules out Plan B for East Africa’s AFCON 2027 hosting
CAF President Patrice Motsepe has ruled out replacing Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania, insisting there is no alternative hosting plan for AFCON 2027.