Wisdom High excels in FUFA schools of excellence programme

23 May 2026, 4:56 pm

By Desire Ocen

The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has officially selected Wisdom High School as one of its premier centres for nurturing football talent across the Lango, Acholi and West Nile regions.

The announcement marks a significant milestone for the school and the communities it serves.

In an exclusive interview with Hot FM News, Ambrose Ogwal, the School Director, expressed immense gratitude and pride over the recognition.

Ogwal said that out of 58 schools that applied for FUFA’s Schools of Excellence programme, only 12 were selected following rigorous interviews and evaluations.

Among them, Wisdom High emerged as one of four schools specialising in girls’ football, underscoring its commitment to developing female athletes.

“Our selection was based on strict assessments by FUFA scouts who evaluated our infrastructure, facilities, academic standards and discipline,” Ogwal said.

“Wisdom High met all the criteria, placing us at the forefront of nurturing young football talent from Lango, Acholi and West Nile.”

He added that Layibi College in Gulu would represent boys’ football within the same programme.

Speaking about the partnership between FUFA and Wisdom High, the school’s football coach, Dickens Opio, welcomed the development.

“FUFA was highly impressed by the professionalism demonstrated by the school,” he said.

“Being designated a FUFA School of Excellence is a major motivation for me as a coach, as it enhances our capacity to develop football management and talent pathways.”

Opio also highlighted expected benefits of the programme, including plans to develop four fully established football pitches to improve training facilities for students.

“This initiative is a game-changer,” he said. “It will attract more students to apply for sports bursaries and increase participation in football.”

Wisdom High currently offers 50 sports bursaries — 20 for girls and 20 for boys in football, and a further 10 for girls in other sports.

Omara Daniel, the CEO of Sports at Wisdom High, appealed to parents in the region to support children’s participation in sports.

“We urge parents to support their children’s involvement in sports, especially girls, as many still hesitate to encourage them in football,” he said.

He cited Allan Okello, a promising athlete, as an example of the talent that can emerge from the community.

Omara called on parents in Lango and surrounding areas to enrol more children in the programme so that talent development does not rest solely on Wisdom High.

“This will open doors for many more young people to join national academies and achieve their dreams,” he said.

With FUFA’s endorsement and the commitment of school leadership and the community, Wisdom High School is set to become a centre of football excellence and a driver of youth empowerment through sport in Northern Uganda.