KCCA FC partners with Kyadondo SS to develop young football talent

KCCA FC and Kyadondo Secondary School cemented a partnership with a Memorandum of Understanding signed at Kyadondo SS.

This was a sign of reaping what you sow after some time of the relationship between the two institutions.

In an event held at Kyadondo Secondary School on Tuesday 19th November 2024, Anisha Muhoozi (CEO), Gilbert Muwonge (Manager of Technical Services), Saka Mpiima (Head Coach of KCCA FC Junior Team), Moses Magero (Public Relations Officer), and Robert Mulamule (Media Officer) were the club officials in attendance.

KCCA FC CEO Anisha Shahir Muhoozi emphasized developing and promoting holistic football talent, but with a balance on player education.

“Football is important, and so is education. Keep in school and grow your talent. We have identified Kyadondo SS as another school where we can extend our reach.” She started.

“We know that there is untapped talent in this area, and hopefully, we can nurture it and have some players groomed into our junior team.

This MOU also has Kyadondo SS as an extension of our soccer academy program.

The school is going to provide scholarships to the students under our program.” She added

“We shall also, in return, extend our technical expertise to Kyadondo SS, so the partnership is mutually beneficial.” She concluded

The Head Teacher of Kyadondo SS, Matugga Hajji Ismail Waliggo, who was joined by the School Board Chairman, Prof. Ntale Muhammad, Deputy Head Master in Charge of Academics and Discipline, Fred Musisi, and other school staff, thanked KCCA FC for adding the school as part of their schools of excellence and commended the organization of the club as compared to others.

“I am happy about this partnership, and this is a great opportunity to partner with KCCA FC. The two institutions are going to benefit from this.” He said

“We know that KCCA FC has a talent identification and development policy, which is also part of our vision. We want to nurture young talents, and this is the best match.” He added

“We recently saw a young lad in Brian Ijara get promoted from the junior team to the senior team. We are going to promote the club by buying jerseys and other merchandise and also build a very strong fanbase here.” He concluded

With the addition of Kyadondo Secondary School, Matugga, KCCA FC now has four schools of excellence. Kibuli Senior Secondary School, Masaka Secondary School, and Old Kampala Secondary School are the other three.

The officials of KCCA FC also gave club jerseys to some of the students.