Ugandan referees have secured slots on FIFA’s International Refereeing Lists for the 2026 season, following formal communication received by the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA).
The inclusion highlights Uganda’s growing reputation in match officiating and underscores the effectiveness of FUFA’s long-term strategy to nurture, evaluate and expose referees to high-level competition beyond the local scene.
With representation in multiple officiating categories, the appointed officials are now eligible to handle matches at both FIFA and CAF tournaments throughout the 2026 calendar.
FUFA’s Referees Committee has intensified its focus on modern officiating demands, placing strong emphasis on conditioning, ethics, performance monitoring and continuous education through domestic and international training programmes designed to meet evolving global requirements.
Referees
Kasalirwe Lucky Razake
Nabadda Shamirah
Okello Dick
Murungi Diana
Oloya William
Nantongo Josephine
Duula Joshua
Olemu George
Assistant Referees
Katenya Ronald
Ongiera Immaculate
Okudra Emmanuel
Nassolo Elizabeth
Mulindwa Hakim
Mutonyi Jane
Musisi Brianson
Nantabo Lydia Wanyama
Katerega Ashraf
Nayebare Babrah
Magoola Ashraf
Futsal Referees
Nsubuga Brian Emmy
Sengendo Isaac
Beach Soccer Referees
Kintu Ivan Bayige
Ssenteza Muhammad
Kawagga Bazirio Kennedy
Munyendoh Joel Chote
This is fantastic news! It’s truly inspiring to see Ugandan referees gaining international recognition – congratulations to them!