| Full name | Express Football Club Junior Team |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | The Red Eagles Juniors |
| Ground | Kampala, Uganda |
| Owner | Express FC |
| League | FUFA Juniors League |
Express FC Junior Team is the youth development side of Express Football Club, based in Kampala, Uganda. The team competes in the FUFA Juniors League and serves as a feeder system to the senior Express FC squad.
The junior setup of Express FC was created to nurture young footballers and provide a pathway to the senior team. In 2012, the Express U-16 side won the inaugural Uganda Super League youth football championship, defeating Maroons FC JT 1–0 in the final. [1]
In September 2020, Sadat Mugenyi, Kevin Ssekimbega, Derrick Lubega Mulumba, and Desmond Kanene were promoted from the junior team to the senior squad. [2]
The team draws talent through the Express Soccer Academy, which trains players from under-10 up to under-20 levels. [3]
Express FC Junior Team regularly competes in the FUFA Juniors League and other national youth tournaments, providing young players with competitive match experience. [4]
Several players have graduated from the junior ranks to professional football:
In the 2025 FUFA Juniors League season, Express FC JT drew 0–0 with URA FC JT, reflecting their continued participation in national youth football. [6]