Wisdom high excels in FUFA schools of excellence program

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 centers to nurture football talent across the Lango, Acholi, and West Nile regions.

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

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

Ogwal revealed that out of 58 schools that applied to be part of FUFA’s Schools of Excellence program, only 12 were chosen after rigorous interviews and evaluations.

Among these, Wisdom High emerged as one of four schools specializing in girls’ sports, highlighting its commitment to promoting female athletes.

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

“Wisdom High met all the criteria, placing us at the forefront of nurturing young football talents from the Lango, Acholi, and West Nile regions.” He further noted that Layibi College in Gulu would represent the boys in the same program.Speaking about the collaboration between FUFA and Wisdom High, Dickens Opio, the school’s football coach, shared his excitement.

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

“Being designated a FUFA School of Excellence greatly motivates me as a coach, as it elevates our capacity to develop football management skills.”

Opio also highlighted the benefits of the program, including plans for four fully established football pitches that will provide better training environments for students.

“This initiative is a game-changer for us,” he added.

“It will attract more students to apply for sports bursaries, enabling greater participation in football.

”Currently, Wisdom High offers 50 sports bursaries—20 for girls and 20 for boys in football, and an additional 10 for girls in other sports.

Omara Daniel, the CEO of Sports at Wisdom High, made a heartfelt appeal to parents in the region.

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

He cited Okello Allan, a promising athlete excelling in sports, as a testament to the potential within the community.

Omara called upon parents in Lango and neighboring areas to actively send more children to join the program so that the responsibility of developing talent does not rest solely on Wisdom High.

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

With FUFA’s endorsement and the dedicated efforts of the school leadership, staff, and community, Wisdom High School is set to become a beacon of football excellence and a catalyst for empowering youth through sport in Northern Uganda.