Referees To Pocket More Than Assistants In New Deal .

The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) is hosting a workshop for Uganda Premier League (UPL) match officials at FUFA Hotel Kisaasi from September 22nd to 24th, 2025.

FIFA Referee Diana Murungi during today’s Workshop- credit to FUFA Media .

This initiative aims to equip match officials with the necessary skills and knowledge ahead of the new season, which kicks off on September 26th, 2025.

Workshop Participants:

Credit to FUFA Media

• Referees: The first day of the workshop has already commenced with referees in attendance.
• Referee Assessors: Experienced assessors will participate to enhance their evaluation skills.

In Blue shirt Referee Miro Ibrahim from Kampala Region credit to FUFA Media

• General Coordinators: Coordinators will learn how to effectively manage match logistics.
• Technical Officers (former players): Insights from experienced players will provide valuable perspectives.

Nasser Muhammad Kirya ‘Zurich ‘ from Buganda Region credit FUFA Media.

New Match Official Allowances:

• First Round:
  • Referee: UGX 150,000
  • First Assistant: UGX 120,000
  • Second Assistant: UGX 120,000
  • Fourth Official: UGX 120,000
  • Assessor: UGX 120,000

Assistant Referee Mafumo Mustafa Bayiga credit to FUFA Media

• Second Round:
  • Referee: UGX 200,000
  • First Assistant: UGX 150,000
  • Second Assistant: UGX 150,000
  • Fourth Official: UGX 120,000
  • Assessor: UGX 150,000

Credit to FUFA Media

• Third Round:
  • Referee: UGX 500,000
  • First Assistant: UGX 250,000
  • Second Assistant: UGX 250,000
  • Fourth Official: UGX 250,000
  • Assessor: UGX 250,000

A speech from FUFA Boss Engineer Moses Magogo – Credit to FUFA Media

The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) is set to confirm the final list of 50 referees for the Uganda Premier League (UPL) 2025-26 season.

The first list of the 50 referees was just a proposed list .

Referee Musisi Henry Zagalo from Kampala credit to Jackshots

Here’s a breakdown of the expected final list

• Referees: 20
• Assistants: 20
• Reserve Assistants: 5
• Reserve Referees: 5

The final list is expected to be confirmed by the FUFA Executive Committee this week.

Referee Stephen Masaya Kimayo

Workshop Objectives:

• Prepare match officials for the new season
• Enhance officiating standards in the UPL
• Ensure a smooth and fair season

The workshop demonstrates FUFA’s commitment to improving the quality of Ugandan football by investing in the development of match officials.

Assistant referee from Kampala Region Lubwama Ivan

The new allowance structure reflects FUFA’s efforts to recognize the importance of match officials and provide them with fair compensation