| Full name | Kampala Capital City Authority Soccer Academy |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | The Junior Kasasiro Boys |
| Founded | 2024 |
| Ground | MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo, Kampala |
| Capacity | 10,000 |
| Owner | Kampala Capital City Authority FC |
| Chairman | KCCA Football Club Board |
| Manager | Various Academy Coaches |
| League | FUFA Juniors League |
| Website | KCCA FC official website |
KCCA Soccer Academy is the official youth development program of Kampala Capital City Authority FC in Uganda. The academy identifies, trains, and nurtures young players to create a pathway into professional football. It competes in the FUFA Juniors League and organizes grassroots programs for boys and girls aged 3–17. [1]
The academy was established in 2024 as part of KCCA FC’s long-term strategy to groom talent for the senior team. [2] It quickly became the feeder system for KCCA FC, offering structured coaching, competitions, and educational partnerships.
The academy runs:
KCCA Soccer Academy plays in the FUFA Juniors League, Uganda’s official U17/U18 championship.
Several academy graduates have progressed to KCCA FC’s senior team and beyond, including: [7]
In July 2023, academy graduates Alex Yiga, Abubakar Mayanja, and Anthony Emojong were promoted to the senior squad on five-year contracts. [9]
In 2024, the academy signed an MoU with Kyadondo Secondary School to integrate football training with education and scholarship programs. [10]