TotalEnergies EP Uganda launches fifth edition of Nwoya Football Mini League

TotalEnergies EP Uganda has kicked off the fifth edition of the Nwoya Football Mini League, featuring 24 teams—eight women’s teams and 16 men’s teams.

Each team received a full set of jerseys, footballs, first aid kits, and other equipment to support their participation.

Speaking at the launch, Anita Kayongo, Corporate Affairs Manager of TotalEnergies EP Uganda on Sunday, September 7, 2025, said the mini league is designed to foster sportsmanship, nurture local talent, and promote social cohesion within the Tilenga project host communities.

She noted that since its inception in 2015, the mini league has attracted over 600 football teams from Nwoya and Buliisa districts.

Many players, she added, have successfully transitioned to professional leagues under FUFA, making the tournament a recognised launchpad for football careers in Uganda.

Steven Collins Okot, the co-ordinator of the northern regional FUFA offices, praised the initiative, saying it has elevated the level of football in Nwoya.

He highlighted that several players scouted from the league are now competing in the Uganda Premier League, FUFA Big League, and regional leagues.

Charles Kilama, the Nwoya district sports officer, emphasised that the mini league is inspiring young people to take football seriously, both as a sport and as a profession through which they can earn a living.

For players like Judith Ayikoru, the captain of the Anaka Integrated SS team, the league has been life-changing.

She shared that her football talent earned her a scholarship to continue her education, and that without it, she would be at home because her parents cannot afford school fees.