Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has confirmed the appointment of Samuel Fabin Kwesi as the head coach for the national U-17 and U-20 teams for a period of one year.

FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, flanked by the second vice president Darius Mugoye and CEO Edgar Watson officially introduced Kwesi before the media.

Eng. Moses Magogo (right) presents Samuel Fabin Kwesi with the under-age national teams’ jersey
L-R: Darius Mugoye, Fabin Kwesi, Eng. Moses Magogo and FUFA CEO Edgar Watson at FUFA House on Wednesday, 20th March 2019

Kwesi’s immediate task at hand will be to handle the team at the 2019 Total Africa U-17 finals in Tanzania.

In his maiden submission to the media, Kwesi boldly outlined his mission at hand as regards developing the young players.

‘I am here for a mission. First, I want to guide the Uganda U-17 team at the AFCON U-17 finals. The time is very short but I will give it all my best shot. The youth need patience to work with and develop to their best’ Kwesi Fabin

The Uganda U-17 national team will enter residential training on Sunday, 24th March 2019 at the FUFA Technical center

Uganda U-17 National Team Coaching Staff:

Head coach – Samuel Fabin Kwesi
First Assistant– Jackson Magera
Second Assistant– Hamza Lutalo
Goalkeeping coach– Mubarak Kiberu
Kits Manager– Frank Bumpenje
Team Coordinator- Bashir Mutyaba