Uganda Set for Massive Cash Boost as FIFA Increases Development Funding

Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) is in line for a cash windfall following the increase in FIFA development funding by 20 per cent.

FIFA has announced that the 2027-2030 FIFA Forward 4.0 funding will increase by 20 per cent to all 211 FIFA member associations, taking the total sum to a new high of $2.7 billion.

In the previous cycle of 2023-2026, FUFA, just like other associations received $8 million (UGX30 billion) but the 20 per cent increase will see them now received $9.6 million (UGX36 billion). That comes to $2.4 million (UGX9 billion) per year in the new cycle.

The cash is broken down into different expenditures such as infrastructure, operations, travel and equipment costs going by the needs of each member association.

Kadiba Stadium, FUFA Stadium in Lugazi, COVID-19 relief and players’ hostels are among projects that have been funded by the FIFA allocation in Uganda.

FIFA said in its Annual Report 2025 that Forward investments will reach a new high in the next cycle as part of a broader expansion in football development funding for member associations.

“FIFA is fulfilling its mission to improve and promote the game globally by reinvesting unprecedented resources into football,” said FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

“This is not just about numbers, but about concrete outcomes, such as more opportunities to compete at the highest level for men, women and youth players, as well as better infrastructure and enhanced access to technology across all our FIFA Member Associations, to mention but a few.”