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PAR
FUFA president Moses Magogo has insisted that football deserves to be allocated a big chunk of the sports budget amid calls for it to be slashed.
The President of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), Moses Magogo, has pushed back against criticism over football's substantial portion of the national sports budget.
He argued that the sport's extensive commercial ecosystem provides significant economic benefits that outweigh the focus on international medals championed by the National Council of Sports (NCS).
Magogo's comments address the ongoing debate surrounding the allocation of Uganda's approximately Shs48 billion sports budget among more than 50 national federations, with football consistently receiving the largest share.
During an appearance on NBS Sport TV, Magogo challenged the NCS's primary metric for success. "The language NCS uses about winning medals won’t convince anyone who’s focused on things like GDP," he stated, emphasising that football delivers broader economic value.
He pointed to the sport's commercial network—encompassing broadcasting, tourism, employment, and sponsorships—as a key driver of economic returns, contrasting it with the more limited impact of individual podium finishes in other sports.
Magogo on Why Football Deserves More
In response to concerns from some media stakeholders about FUFA's control over Uganda Premier League broadcasts, Magogo clarified that the current arrangement with StarTimes is a contractual agreement, with FUFA TV tasked with producing the league matches.
Magogo also highlighted how football-related investments benefit other disciplines, citing the development of Hoima Stadium. Initially planned for football, the venue is now being upgraded to a multipurpose facility for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which Uganda will co-host. "Other disciplines are benefiting from football’s focus," he remarked.
Addressing his dual roles as FUFA president and Member of Parliament for Budiope East, Magogo dismissed calls for him to lobby for all sports federations. "As FUFA president, I’m tasked with supporting football, and as an MP, my role is different," he explained, asserting that securing funds for other federations is not his responsibility.
These statements come as FUFA defends its annual allocation of over Shs17 billion before Parliament’s Budget Committee. With preparations for AFCON 2027 underway, public and governmental scrutiny over financial transparency and value for money has intensified.
While conceding that communication with the NCS could be better, Magogo insisted that FUFA has consistently operated with transparency. "The way we presented ourselves in Parliament reflects our openness," he said, noting that critics often overlook the progress being made.