The first-ever edition of the national football league organized by the American Football Federation of Uganda (AFFU) is set to kick off in April 2025.
This was confirmed on the occasion of the official introduction of Denis Ongodia as the chief executive officer (CEO) of the upcoming national league on Tuesday, 11th March 2025 at the Kireka Recreational Park.
“This is a monumental milestone to have the first ever American Football national league in Uganda and the entire East Africa. The appointment of Mr Denis Ongodia whom we believe has enough experience to move the league to the next level. With his dedication and passion for the game, we believe that American football,” Steven George Okeng, president of AFFU revealed.
The national league is expected to feature six clubs; Longhorns, Wildcats, Eagles, Commanders, Vikings and Seahawks.
Okeng also confirmed that the team manager of the six clubs will perfect the drafting of players to select the best crop.
“There will be drafting of players by the team managers. This is a sustainable development strategy. We want to use this league as a fishing pond for AFFU to build a strong national team,” Okeng added.
The new CEO Ongodia anticipates to lure a couple of sponsors on board as he aspires this league to be the best in Africa by 2028.
“I am very honoured to be appointed as the league CEO. I have a lot of hope that the sport will blossom. I look forward to good work. We starting from scratch and I would like to attract sponsors to come on board, the local community. In three years, we want this to be the best league in Africa,” Ongodia hinted.
“We want to develop a talent crop of players for American Football from communities to join the national team, get bursaries and also get bigger clubs in the USA and elsewhere,” Ongodia added.
This league is expected to kick off on 26th April 2025 and will last for at least 12 weeks.
Two players Bonny Omara (Long Horn) and Henry Muwayire (Wild Cats) graced this event alongside two referees.
“We are preparing well as a team and cannot wait for the national league to kick off,” Muwayire, a running back at Wild Cats vowed.
FHNS Brand (Fitness Health Nutrition Sports Company) was ably represented by the director and CEO Gabriel Isaac Otuk.
FHNS Brand will handle the first aid and all medical concerns during this league.
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