Moses Magogo has secured a fourth consecutive term as president of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), extending his leadership until 2029.
His re-election was confirmed during Fufa’s 101st Annual General Meeting held on Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Hoima.
Magogo first took the helm in 2013, succeeding Lawrence Mulindwa, and has since become a dominant figure in Ugandan football, both locally and on the continental stage.
Under his stewardship, Fufa has undergone major reforms, including the professionalisation of domestic leagues, modernization of administrative systems, and a rise in Uganda’s regional football profile.
His influence expanded further in 2019 when he was elected to the Caf Executive Committee, representing Eastern and Central Africa.
Uganda is currently gearing up to co-host the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) and the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon)—two flagship tournaments that Magogo sees as critical platforms for elevating the country’s football credentials.
He pledged to invest more in grassroots football, including support for youth academies, with an eye on building stronger national teams for future international competitions.
However, Magogo’s continued hold on the presidency has reignited debates over Fufa’s internal election system, with some stakeholders accusing the federation of operating a structure that hinders new leadership.
Critics argue that the current setup is “ring-fenced” and designed to protect incumbents, a claim Magogo strongly refutes.
“My brother Mujib Kasule has never been locked out,” Magogo said last month, referring to the 2017 incident in which the Caf instructor was deemed ineligible to contest.
“He was teaching a Caf course on the deadline day and missed the fact that only members of Fufa may propose someone for president two months before nomination.”
He maintains that the electoral guidelines are transparent and accessible, noting that anyone who has served as a chairman for at least three of the past eight years within any of Fufa’s 34 member associations — including clubs, referees, futsal, schools, or players’ bodies — is eligible to stand.
As he begins his new term, Magogo faces the dual challenge of sustaining Uganda’s football development momentum while addressing persistent concerns over inclusivity and governance within Fufa’s leadership.
Praised for transforming the sport’s infrastructure and competitive edge, Magogo remains both a pillar and a lightning rod in the future of Ugandan football.