American Football action between Uganda and Kenya in the East African super bowl championship

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The American Football Federation of Uganda (AFFU) president Steven George Okeng asserts that the calendar is packed with local and international events.

The American Football Federation of Uganda (AFFU) has released the 2024 calendar.

According to the federation president Steven George Okeng, the calendar is embedded with local and international events, with specific programs for grassroot development especially with flag football.

There are competitions lined up for clubs, international schools, secondary and primary schools, as well as the family day outings.

The national team will prepare to play in the world flag football championships in Finland, Africa Zone series and will also face Cote D’Ivoire in a test duel.

Steven George Okeng, president American Football Federation of Uganda addressing the media | Credit: David Isabirye

“The 2024 calendar for American Football Federation of Uganda has several events lined up. We want to keep our players and coaches quite engaged. There is also emphasis for grassroot development, capacity building and domestic competitions” Okeng revealed to Kawowo Sports Media.

With the year already underway, Uganda American Football League season is expected to kick off in March.

April will witness the International schools flag football games that will also spill over to the month of May.

Students of Trinity College Nabbingo during a training session for American Football

June will have the secondary school flag football championship (venue to be confirmed in the due course).

The All American football family day will take place in July.

Finland will host the world flag football championship come August 2024 before the Africa zone series in September.

October will have some capacity building workshops before international friendly contest against Cote D’Ivoire in November.

The year will be crowned with the national combine event in December.

L-R: Mpanga Sudice, Steven George Okeng and Matunes Okoth at Ntinda Ministers’ Village (head offices of American Football Federation of Uganda)

Calendar for American Football Association of Uganda (AFFU) – 2024:

  • MARCH – UAFL SEASON
  • APRIL – INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS FLAG FOOTBALL GAMES
  • JUNE – SECONDARY SCHOOL FLAG FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
  • JULY – ALL AMERICAN FOOTBALL FAMILY DAY
  • AUGUST – WORLD FLAG FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS FINLAND
  • SEPTEMBER – AFRICA ZONE SERIES 2024
  • NOVEMBER – FRIENDLY VS IVORY COAST
  • DECEMBER – NATIONAL COMBINE 2024
The Uganda’s national team for American Football

David Isabirye is a senior staff writer for Kawowo Sports where he covers most of the major events.

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