AMERICAN FOOTBALL: US Embassy, YALI Alumni and AFFU launch US Exchange Alumni Gridiron Superbowl tourney in Uganda

The US Embassy in conjunction with the YALI Alumni and American Football Federation of Uganda (AFFU) has officially unveiled the US Exchange Alumni Girdiron Superbowl championship in Uganda for the epoch, 2026-2027.

Mikael Cleverley, Charge D’Affaires for the US Embassy Uganda officiated during the official launch held at the American Center in Kabalagala, Kampala.

The launch followed an approved funding of $340,000 (at least Ug.Shs 1.4 billion) that will facilitate the smooth operations of the project.

US Exchange Alumni Girdiron Superbowl championship official launch | Credit: David Isabirye

Representatives of the YALI Regional Leadership Center East Africa Nairobi Alumni Chapter of Uganda, Alumni members, select university representatives, Miss Uganda representatives, associate partners, other invited guests and the media graced the launch.

Mikael Cleverley, Charge D’Affaires for the US Embassy Uganda hands over the kit to Muni University officials led by Dr Jaffar Aita at American center, Kampala | Credit: David Isabirye

Makerere University, Makerere University Business School (MUBS) Jinja Campus, Muni University, Lira University, Aga Khan University Uganda and Kampala International University (KIU) will commence competition in the inaugural edition of flag football.

The whole project is intended to front sport (flag football) as a bridge for youth leadership, mentorship, sports diplomacy in leadership and empowerment.

FHNS, the official medical partner for the project was also represented by the CEO, Gabriel Isaac Otuk.

Mikael Cleverley, Charge D’Affaires for the US Embassy Uganda | Credit: David Isabirye

The US Exchange Alumni Girdiron Superbowl championship in Uganda will help to build skills, connect alumni and precipitate the growth of the game in the country.

Mikael Cleverley, Charge D’Affaires for the US Embassy Uganda

We are humbled for the support from the US Embassy to initiate the US Exchange Alumni Girdiron Superbowl championship in Uganda. We call upon the partners to come together as one.

Jesica Shiela Aanyu, president YALI Regional Leadership Center East Africa Nairobi Alumni Chapter of Uganda

This is a major milestone for the Federation. Through the partnership, we can reach more than 6,000 U.S. exchange alumni and use that network to spread American football across the country. At least 70 per cent of the funding has already been remitted, with the balance expected in January. We are ready to implement the programme and believe it will support the growth of American football in Uganda.

Steven George Okeng, President American Football Federation of Uganda (AFFU)

Steven George Okeng speaking to the delegates and invited guests | Credit: David Isabirye

Such exchange programs are a big platform to connect to different people around the world. The game (Flag football) is an entry point. There is so much more beyond the game.

Dr Bobwealth Omontese, Director VetVille LLC

Mikael Cleverley, Charge D’Affaires for the US Embassy Uganda with other officials | Credit: David Isabirye US Exchange Alumni Girdiron Superbowl launch in Kampala Steven George Okeng, President of AFFU Smiles during a group photi Officials at American Centre Mikael Cleverley, Charge D’Affaires for the US Embassy Uganda with other officials at American center KIU receive their kit Jamilah Nantale at the official launch of the US Exchange Alumni Gridiron Superbowl championship Group photo of officials US Exchange Alumni Girdiron Superbowl championship official launch at the American Center, Kampala | Credit: David Isabirye Group photo of officials Eng Jaffar Aita signs Eng Jaffar Aita signs Eng Jaffar Aita with Gabriel Isaac Otuk of FHNS Desire Mukisa with Mikael Cleverley, Charge D’Affaires for the US Embassy Uganda Aga Khan University receive their kit Ambassador Robie Kakonge on zoom Official launch of the US Exchange Alumni Gridiron Superbowl

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