| Founded | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Country | Uganda |
| Confederation | FUFA |
| Number of clubs | 16 (2025 season) |
| Level on pyramid | Youth (U-17/U-18) |
| Current: 2025 FUFA Juniors League | |
The FUFA Juniors League is a Ugandan national youth football competition organized by the FUFA. Established in 2015, the league serves as a developmental platform for players under 17 and under 18, involving youth teams affiliated with Uganda Premier League clubs. [1]
The inaugural FUFA Juniors League kicked off on 17 May 2015 at Lugogo’s Phillip Omondi Stadium, featuring 13 U-17 teams divided into two groups. KCC Academy claimed victory in the opening match, defeating Vipers JT 1–0 in the presence of FUFA President Moses Magogo. [2]
Participation later became mandatory for all clubs in the Uganda Premier League as part of FUFA’s club licensing regulations. [3]
As of 2025, the league features 16 junior teams, each representing a Uganda Premier League club. They are divided into two groups Treble and Hat-trick each with eight teams. [4]
Each squad may register up to 25 players, with parental consent and proof of identification required. [5]
The FUFA Juniors League is designed as a feeder system for Uganda’s youth national teams, particularly the U-17 Cubs. It provides competitive exposure to young players and prepares them for international tournaments such as the AFCON U-17. [6]
The 2025 edition of the FUFA Juniors League features 16 teams divided into two groups:
| Season | Champion | Runner-up | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–16 | Vipers Junior Team | Onduparaka JT | First edition completed; Vipers JT crowned champions |
| 2016–17 | KCCA Soccer Academy | Soana JT | |
| 2017–18 | Vipers Junior Team | KCCA Soccer Academy | Vipers JT win second title |
| 2018–19 | Police Armless Brigade JT | Onduparaka JT | Surprise winners |
| 2019–20 | SC Villa JT | BUL JT | Season completed before COVID-19 disruptions |
| 2020–21 | No competition held due to COVID-19 pandemic | ||
| 2021–22 | BUL JT | URA JT | Return of the competition |
| 2022–23 | BUL JT | KCCA Soccer Academy | Third title for Vipers JT |
| 2023–24 | BUL JT | KCCA Soccer Academy | Richard Okello scores in 1–0 final win |
| 2024–25 | Ongoing | – | Season in progress |