FUFA President Moses Magogo Denies Resignation Rumours

FUFA President Moses Magogo has addressed speculation surrounding his position, firmly stating that he has not been asked to resign.

Reports have widely suggested that the FUFA president was facing pressure to step down. This follows the political developments involving his wife, Anita Annet Among, the former Speaker of Parliament and Bukedea District Woman MP, who withdrew her bid for a second term in office.

However, Magogo took the opportunity to clarify his status during an event at the Sheraton Hotel. The gathering was held to celebrate the national U-17 men's team, the Cubs, for securing their qualification for a second consecutive FIFA U-17 World Cup, which will be held in Qatar later this year.

After highlighting FUFA's accomplishments and expressing gratitude for government support, Magogo, who has maintained a public presence despite his wife's political challenges, directly addressed the rumours.

"Lastly, I have been told that I have not thanked the media," he began, before switching to Luganda. "Tebabatisatisa (don't be afraid)."

The Budiope East Member of Parliament then asserted his position clearly: "No one has called me to resign. I am still here, and we have work to do."

Meanwhile, Magogo also praised the Uganda Cubs for securing a second consecutive FIFA U-17 World Cup qualification, stating the achievement confirms Uganda's rise as a formidable force in African football.

The Cubs booked their ticket to the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026 after a dramatic 8-7 penalty shootout victory over Ghana, following a 2-2 draw.

This result places Uganda in an elite group of only six African nations to qualify for the tournament back-to-back, alongside Egypt, Mali, Ivory Coast, Morocco, and Senegal.

"Uganda is among the six countries that have qualified for the Under-17 World Cup back-to-back," Magogo stated. "It is only Egypt, Mali, Ivory Coast, Morocco, Senegal, and Uganda that have made it. So we can believe."

He explained that FUFA's decade-long investment in youth football is now yielding significant results on the continental stage.

Magogo highlighted key initiatives like the FUFA Juniors League (launched in 2015), the Odilo primary schools program (2018), and the FUFA TV Cup as crucial components of a nationwide talent identification strategy.

"The things we do are intentional, planned, and have an objective of where we are going," he affirmed, noting that current Cubs players like John Brian Owino and Inshirah Mahyoub are products of the FUFA TV Cup.