Overview:
This pool will be picked for different regional, continental (CAF) and FIFA engagements throughout the year
It remains work in progress for many sector in the year 2026. The Ugandan refereeing department has been bolstered with more referees with the much-treasured Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) Badge.
They are twenty-five in total with a blend of the very experienced and rookies.
Eight are center referees. Shamirah Nabadda, now at the 2025 AFCON tournament maintains her FIFA Badge.
Others are Lucky Razake Kasalirwe, Dick Okello, Diana Murungi, William Oloya, Josephine Nantongo, Joshua Duula and George Olemu.
Dick Okello previously held the FIFA Badge as an assistant before he decided to be a center referee.
Eleveen are assistant referees to include the tried and tested Ronald Katenya.
Others are Immaculate Ongiera, Emmanuel Okudra, Elizabeth Nassolo, Hakim Mulindwa, Jane Mutonyi, Brainson Musisi, Lydia Wanyama Nantabo, Ashraf Katerega, Babrah Nayebare and Ashraf Magoola.
There are two Futsal referees; Brian Emmy Nsubuga and Isaac Sengendo.
Beach Soccer has four referees including the vastly experienced Ivan Kintu Bayige, Muhammad Ssenteza, Kennedy Bazirio Kawagga and Joel Chote Munyendoh.
This pool will be picked for different regional, continental (CAF) and FIFA engagements throughout the year.
The full list:
Referees: Lucky Razake Kasalirwe, Shamirah Nabadda, Dick Okello, Diana Murungi, William Oloya, Josephine Nantongo, Joshua Duula and George Olemu.
Assistant Referees: Ronald Katenya, Immaculate Ongiera, Emmanuel Okudra, Elizabeth Nassolo, Hakim Mulindwa, Jane Mutonyi, Brainson Musisi, Lydia Wanyama Nantabo, Ashraf Katerega, Babrah Nayebare, Ashraf Magoola.
Futsal Referees: Brian Emmy Nsubuga, Isaac Sengendo
Beach Soccer Referees: Ivan Kintu Bayige, Muhammad Ssenteza, Kennedy Bazirio Kawagga, Joel Chote Munyendoh
