Having formed in 2018, the American Football Federation of Uganda (AFFU) is one of the more established IFAF members on the African continent and the Pearl of Africa will debut on the flag football stage in Cairo this week.

Uganda practiced at the Kyambogo University Cricket Oval on Sunday while preparing to head to Egypt to compete in the men’s tournament at Africa Flag 2025, the historic first-ever IFAF continental championship played on African soil.

“The training has gone well so far with lots of intense practice in the different departments of the game,” says wide receiver Denis Oduke. “Competing at such a tournament will give us more exposure to the game.”

AFFU President Steven George Okeng says his nation head to Egypt with high expectations, making a journey that would not be possible without the support of the African American Football Mission, medical partner FHNS, New Orleans Saints defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon, and the National Council of Sports.

“The American Football Federation of Uganda is our good partner, and we appreciate the professional journey moved along with them thus far,” says Isaac Gabriel Otuk, founder and CEO of FHNS. “We remain committed to providing the best safety and health services to the players.”

Uganda has the support of the Speaker for the Parliament of Uganda Rt. Hon. Annet Anita Among Magogo, who met recently with officials from AFFU at her office in parliament.

“The meeting with the Right Honorable Speaker was a milestone in our mission to establish American football as a force for youth development in Uganda,” said Okeng, having given an update on the progress made in the development of American Football in Uganda. “With the support of parliament and key stakeholders, we believe Uganda can become a powerhouse in American football in Africa.”