The FUFA Juniors League is a Ugandan national youth football competition organized by the FUFA. Established in 2015, the league serves as a developmental platform for players under 17 and under 18, involving youth teams affiliated with Uganda Premier League clubs.
History The inaugural FUFA Juniors League kicked off on 17 May 2015 at Lugogo’s Phillip Omondi Stadium, featuring 13 U-17 teams divided into two groups. KCC Academy claimed victory in the opening match, defeating Vipers JT 1–0 in the presence of FUFA President Moses Magogo.
Participation later became mandatory for all clubs in the Uganda Premier League as part of FUFA’s club licensing regulations.
Format As of 2025, the league features 16 junior teams, each representing a Uganda Premier League club. They are divided into two groups Treble and Hat-trick each with eight teams.
Player eligibility 5 players born in 2007 (including at least one goalkeeper) 15 players born in 2008–2009 (including one goalkeeper) 5 players born in 2010 (including one goalkeeper)
Each squad may register up to 25 players, with parental consent and proof of identification required.
Purpose and development role The FUFA Juniors League is designed as a feeder system for Uganda’s youth national teams, particularly the U-17 Cubs. It provides competitive exposure to young players and prepares them for international tournaments such as the AFCON U-17.
Participating teams The 2025 edition of the FUFA Juniors League features 16 teams divided into two groups:
Treble Group BUL FC JT Express FC JT Gaddafi FC JT Kitara FC JT Mbarara City FC JT NEC FC JT URA FC JT Vipers Junior Team
Hat-trick Group Bright Stars FC JT KCCA Soccer Academy (SA) Lugazi FC JT Maroons FC JT Mbale Heroes FC JT SC Villa JT Wakiso Giants FC JT Jinja North United JT
Season-by-season champions Season Champion Runner-up Notes 2015–16 Vipers Junior Team Onduparaka JT First edition completed; Vipers JT crowned champions 2016–17 KCCA Soccer Academy Soana JT 2017–18 Vipers Junior Team KCCA Soccer Academy Vipers JT win second title 2018–19 Police Armless Brigade JT Onduparaka JT Surprise winners 2019–20 SC Villa JT BUL JT Season completed before COVID-19 disruptions 2020–21 No competition held due to COVID-19 pandemic 2021–22 BUL JT URA JT Return of the competition 2022–23 BUL JT KCCA Soccer Academy Third title for Vipers JT 2023–24 BUL JT KCCA Soccer Academy Richard Okello scores in 1–0 final win 2024–25 Ongoing – Season in progress
Notable clubs Vipers Junior Team – (2015–16, 2017–18) KCCA Soccer Academy BUL FC Junior Team – (2022–23, 2023–24 champions
References
External links FUFA Juniors League – FUFA official site