AFFU being flagged-off at National Council of Sports - 2019

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In late 2019, the American Football Federation of Uganda (AFFU) was formally registered with the National Council of Sports (NCS), a major step in promoting the sport locally. In December 2019, the team also participated in and won the East African Flag Football Championship held in Kenya. Key Events and Details

Official Registration: The AFFU secured official recognition and registration from the National Council of Sports in 2019, which affiliated the federation internationally with the International Federation of American Football (IFAF). This move allowed the AFFU to operate as the national body for American football in Uganda.
Regional Competition: In December 2019, the Ugandan American football team competed in the inaugural East African Flag Football Championship in Kenya while represented by Kyambogo University, where they emerged victorious, defeating the host nation in the finals. The event took place from December 17th to 18th, 2019.
Future IFAF Competitions: The AFFU's efforts were part of a long-term plan to compete on a wider continental stage. This culminated in the Uganda men's national flag football team's participation in the historic first-ever IFAF Africa Flag Championship in Cairo, Egypt, in June 2025. This championship served as a qualifier for the 2026 IFAF Flag Football World Championships.

The 2019 activities marked significant milestones in the development of American football in Uganda, providing a foundation for future international participation.

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The specific original Kenyan link for the federation's 2019 information is not available through search results, but the American Football Kenya website has a page detailing the event from their perspective. According to the information from the Kenyan federation:

Inaugural Championship: The event was the inaugural IFAF East Africa Championship.
Location: Kenya hosted Uganda at Moi University.
Goal: The primary goal of the event was to conduct demonstration games to encourage university sports

Voice of America Interview from Kyambogo University - on Ugandans Tackle American Football - 2020

More young people in the East African nation of Uganda are tackling the sport of American football after learning the game from American volunteers in the country. Some schools want to include the game into their sports curriculum but there is an urgent need for coaches.

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Players have shown great promise in regional competitions.

“We are in flag football, whereby these players need to first understand the routes they are running, the formation they are installing within the game. Whether defense or offense or running backward receiver. But when you look at the players, the way they catch, they are good, only that they lack some facilities that we use in these techniques,” Ssumujju said on 17th Februa 2020

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In December 2019, the Ugandan American football team competed in the inaugural East African Flag Football Championship in Kenya, where they emerged victorious, defeating the host nation in the finals. The event took place from December 17th to 18th, 2019. and American Football Team for Uganda being Flagged-off at National Council of Sports

Our Players during Mentorship with Coach Grace Imran Ssumujju

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Team Uganda - 2019

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Group photo between Uganda vs Kenya - 2019 at MOI University

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Uganda Triumphs in Inaugural East Africa Flag Football Championship In a significant milestone for the sport in the region, Uganda defeated Kenya in the final game of the inaugural East Africa Flag Football Championship in December 2019. The tournament, held in Eldoret, Kenya, marked the first time the two nations competed in an American football event and was a major success for both the American Football Federation of Uganda (AFFU) and American Football Kenya (AFK).Match Details and Results. The championship took place from December 17th to 18th, 2019, with the final match seeing Uganda secure a decisive victory.

Final Score: Uganda 0 - 6Kenya
First Game (Exhibition/Pool): Uganda also won an earlier game against Kenya by a mercy rule score of 26 - 24.
Location: Moi University grounds in Eldoret, Kenya.

Goals and Impact

The primary objective of the championship was not just competition but development: to promote the sport and encourage university sports directors to introduce American football in their institutions. The event was a success in this regard, with high attendance from curious fans eager to learn the game, leading to positive feedback and future interest in the sport across the region. The strong performance of the Ugandan team was an early indicator of the potential for the sport's growth in the country.