Olympia Sports Academy among the 24 admitted new UYFA members

Olympia Sports Academy and 23 other academies were some of the newly admitted members by the Uganda Youth Football Association (UYFA).

UYFA’s 19^th executive committee meeting that convened at Kenendia Hotel – Katwe in Kampala made the resolution to admit these academies.

Founded on 17^th October 2020, Olympia Sports Academy is based in Lubowa, along Entebbe-Kampala Highway and has about 200 children engaged in football, basketball, tennis and swimming.

We as Olympia Sports Academy are so glad to be accredited by Uganda Youth Football Association (UYFA). We are a new sports academy but as a team of professionals have we been in sports field more than 10 years. We are ready to cooperate with federations, sports institutions or any entrepreneurs to promote sports in Uganda.

Omer Selli, founder Olympia Sports Academy

The tag-line for Olympia Sports Academy is “Practice for your dreams” with a mission to reach out, groom and nurture new talents in society.

Olympia Sports Academy’s vision is to be the best sports academy that inspires young athletes to reach their dreams through sports under the core values of positive attitude, leadership, excellence, good character and teamwork.

The other 22 academies admitted were; Bukomansimbi Eagles Soccer Academy, Mbale Tigers Soccer Academy, Lukaaya Soccer Academy, Iteen Soccer Academy, Spot the Talent Football Academy, Calvary Soccer Academy, Wakiso Soccer Academy, Ubuntu Soccer Foundation Academy, Inspire Talented Soccer Academy, West Nile Rhino Sports Club Academy, Eleos Soccer Academy Gganda, Summer Kids Football Academy, Re-Raise Child Foundation Soccer Academy, Skill Line Academy, Mbale Soccer Academy, Wonder Ants Soccer Academy, MYDEL Soccer Academy, Excellent Soccer Academy, Toto Football Academy, Success Angels Soccer Academy, SOM Football Academy, Taquwa Soccer Academy and Divine Athletic Soccer Academy.

Meanwhile, six academies were left in pending mode as they are monitored to fulfil the requirements needed.

These were; Minerals Soccer Academy, Rise and Shine Football Academy, LOCONA Soccer Academy, Wagagai Warriors Soccer Academy, Go Ahead Eagles Academy and Divine Athletic Soccer Academy.

Changed names:

Two academies were allowed to changed names. Free-kick soccer academy moulted from Uganda Support Soccer Academy.

In the same vein, Next Generation Soccer Academy was permitted to change from Kireka Soccer Academy.

Meanwhile, the executive body request Walugembe Memo Snipers requested to change their name.

At the same time, Lugazi Soccer Academy was accepted back following years without subscription.

UYFA U-15 national championship:

UYFA will hold the inaugural national U-15 championship that will be hosted by the Eastern Region Football Association.

Also, the annual UYFA activity calendar for the year 2022 was released.

Admitted Academies:

1. Olympia Soccer Academy
2. Bukomansimbi Eagles Soccer Academy
3. Mbale Tigers Soccer Academy
4. Lukaaya Soccer Academy
5. Iteen Soccer Academy
6. Spot the Talent Football Academy
7. Calvary Soccer Academy
8. Wakiso Soccer Academy
9. Ubuntu Soccer Foundation Academy
10. Inspire Talented Soccer Academy
11. West Nile Rhino Sports Club Academy
12. Eleos Soccer Academy Gganda
13. Summer Kids Football Academy
14. Re-Raise Child Foundation Soccer Academy
15. Skill Line Academy
16. Mbale Soccer Academy
17. Wonder Ants Soccer Academy
18. MYDEL Soccer Academy
19. Excellent Soccer Academy
20. Toto Football Academy
21. Success Angels Soccer Academy
22. SOM Football Academy
23. Taquwa Soccer Academy
24. Divine Athletic Soccer Academy

Pending:

• Minerals Soccer Academy
• Rise and Shine Football Academy
• LOCONA Soccer Academy
• Wagagai Warriors Soccer Academy
• Go Ahead Eagles Academy

Changed names:

• Free-kick soccer academy (Formerly Uganda Support Soccer Academy)
• Next Generation Soccer Academy (Formerly Kireka Soccer Academy)

Requested to change name:

• Walugembe Memo Snipers

UYFA Annual Activity Calendar 2022

February

• UYFA National Invitational Championship (B16 for Boys and Girls)

• Launching of Data Base (UYFA Connect)

• Release of UYFA Competition Rules

• Marketing Strategic Planning

March

• Sub Committees Virtual Meeting

• UYFA Players Screening and Licensing

• Release of UYFA Communication Code

April

• UYFA Quarterly Press Breakfast Gathering

• Academy CEOs` Summit (Regions)

• UYFA Futsal Gala (U13 Boys & Girls)

• Youth Beach Soccer Gala (U13 Boys & Girls)

May

• UYFA National Challenge Cup Regional Qualifiers (U13 Boys & Girls) National September

• UYFA Executive Members Retreat

• UYFA Executive Meeting (Second Schedule)

June

• FUFA Odilo Primary Schools Tournament

• Football Administration and Management Course

• UYFA Beach Soccer Course

July

• UYFA Youth Referees Course

• UYFA Futsal Gala (U15 Boys & Girls)

• UYFA Beach Soccer Gala (U15 Boys & Girls)

August

• UYFA Quarterly Breakfast Press Gathering

• UYFA Regional/Sub Regional League (2 Weeks Gala) U15 Boys & Girls

• Selection of Regional Youth Teams

• Piloting UYFA National Challenge Cup (U13 Boys & Girls)

September

• North East Outreach

• UYFA AGM

• Piloting 11B Kids League

• Futsal Training Course

October

• Submission of Soccer Camps Requests

• Coordinators Retreat

• FUFA Beginners Coaching Course

• CAF D Diploma Coaching Course

November

• Academy Visits

• UYFA Regional Teams Championship Launch (Nationals – December)

December

• UYFA Quarterly Press Breakfast

• Coaches Exchange Clinic Launch

• UYFA Regional Teams Championship (National)