Sports Facilities: President Museveni officially opens El Cambio Football Academy training amenity in Masaka

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni officially opened the new El Cambio Football Academy training facility in Masaka on Tuesday, 22nd December 2025.

The president was joined by the academy founder, Thomas Thor, music artist Moses “Bebe Cool” Ssali and other officials.

This academy is designed to nurture young talent and promote sports development in the Masaka sub-region.

“The El Cambio Football Academy has a vision to change lives on and off the field and provide education. Football plus character development to its students,” President Museveni stated.

El Cambio Football Academy has already gained recognition, with some of its players representing Uganda in international competitions, including the recent 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar and the ongoing AFCON 2025 tournament in Morocco.

James Bogere is part of the 28-man squad for Uganda Cranes at AFCON 2025.

Bogere and Hamuza Ssengooba have already signed professional contracts with Danish top-flight club AGF.

The academy is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including a standard-size artificial soccer turf, school, dormitories, gym, medical room, video analysis room, trophy cabinet, and kitchen.

El Cambio Academy’s mission aligns with President Museveni and the NRM’s emphasis on sports development.

The President has been instrumental in promoting sports infrastructure growth in Uganda, including the construction of stadia like Mandela National Stadium, Kyambogo University, FUFA Kadiba Stadium, Mutesa II Wankulukuku Stadium, Hoima City Stadium and Akii-Bua Olympic Stadium, among others.