The US Embassy in conjunction with the YALI Alumni and American Football Federation of Uganda (AFFU) has officially unveiled the US Exchange Alumni Girdiron Superbowl championship in Uganda for the epoch, 2026-2027.
Mikael Cleverley, Charge D’Affaires for the US Embassy Uganda officiated during the official launch held at the American Center in Kabalagala, Kampala.
The launch followed an approved funding of $34,000 (at least Ug.Shs 148M) that will facilitate the smooth operations of the project.
Representatives of the YALI Regional Leadership Center East Africa Nairobi Alumni Chapter of Uganda, Alumni members, select university representatives, Miss Uganda representatives, associate partners, other invited guests and the media graced the launch.
Makerere University, Makerere University Business School (MUBS) Jinja Campus, Muni University, Lira University, Aga Khan University Uganda and Kampala International University (KIU) will commence competition in the inaugural edition of flag football.
The whole project is intended to front sport (flag football) as a bridge for youth leadership, mentorship, sports diplomacy in leadership and empowerment.
FHNS, the official medical partner for the project was also represented by the CEO, Gabriel Isaac Otuk.
The US Exchange Alumni Girdiron Superbowl championship in Uganda will help to build skills, connect alumni and precipitate the growth of the game in the country.
Mikael Cleverley, Charge D’Affaires for the US Embassy Uganda
We are humbled for the support from the US Embassy to initiate the US Exchange Alumni Girdiron Superbowl championship in Uganda. We call upon the partners to come together as one.
Jessica Shiella Aanyu, president YALI Regional Leadership Center East Africa Nairobi Alumni Chapter of Uganda
This is a major milestone for the Federation. Through the partnership, we can reach more than 6,000 U.S. exchange alumni and use that network to spread American football across the country. At least 70 per cent of the funding has already been remitted, with the balance expected in January. We are ready to implement the programme and believe it will support the growth of American football in Uganda.
Steven George Okeng, President American Football Federation of Uganda (AFFU)
Such exchange programs are a big platform to connect to different people around the world. The game (Flag football) is an entry point. There is so much more beyond the game.
Dr Bobwealth Omontese, Director VetVille LLC
