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Northern region football association approves 102 million budget estimated for 2027

12 October 2026, 7:33 pm

Officials of the Northern Region Football Association during ordinary general assembly.

By Baker Okello

The Northern Region Football Association (NRFA) has approved estimated budget of 102 million for 2027 reflecting a major financial step forward for regional sports development and tournament planning.

The formal 2027 budget estimate detailing both the projected income and expenditures by Ogwal Boniface, the vice chairperson during the 14th Ordinary General Assembly held on October 11, at Lavington park in Lira City.

Ogwal also the national football referee representing the Lira district explained that the expanded budget is designated to help run regional football operations smoothly, support lower-division leagues, maintain administrative infrastructure, and manage localized tournaments

He outlined the regional association’s roadmap for financing football development, tournament organization, and administrative overheads for the upcoming period .

Ogwal detailing both the projected income and expenditures.

Charles Ocaya, the Agago District Football Association (DFA), proposed organising a pre-season invitational tournament featuring top teams from the Northern Region leagues with aims to bridge the competitive gap before the official next season matches kick off.

Ronald Abura, the Chairman of the Dokolo District Football Association (DFA) revealed that under updated structural guidelines, district chairpersons are given direct oversight and supervisory roles over clubs playing within their boundaries, the Province League.

The Chairman of Northern Region Football Association, Christoper Okot highlighted how active grassroots leadership and streamlined operations at the district level directly fuel the broader success and growth of football across the region.

Okot also the Chairman of the Gulu District Football Association (DFA), emphasised that a continuous, unwavering commitment from local leaders and partners is vital to unlocking the sporting potential of Northern Uganda.

Okot highlighting how active grassroots leadership fuel the broader success of football across the region.

Meanwhile, Tom Peter Atyang, a national committee member for the Northern Region Football Association under the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), advocated for hosting regional delegate conferences and annual general meetings (AGMs) on a rotational basis across different districts

Atyang emphasise that by moving these high-level conferences out of a single regional hub (like Lira) and rotating them to other districts like Otuke, Amolatar, Kole, or Alebtong, local communities are given a front-row seat to how football governance works.

Atyang advocating for hosting regional delegate conferences and annual general meetings.

Held under the theme “It’s Our Game, It’s Our Region,” the NRFA Ordinary General Assembly provides a platform for district football leaders to discuss regional priorities, strengthen coordination and align local development plans with the broader objectives of FUFA.