Uganda’s rising stature in continental futsal acquired one other important enhance as referees Brian Emmy Nsubuga and Isaac Sengendo delivered spectacular performances throughout the 2026 CAF Futsal Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers held in early February.
The 2 officers, who occupy Uganda’s designated futsal slots on the 2026 FIFA Worldwide Refereeing Record, had been appointed by the Confederation of African Soccer (CAF) to officiate key second-round qualification fixtures in Tanzania and Mozambique, underlining CAF’s continued confidence in Ugandan officiating.
Within the first project on February 3, Nsubuga served as Third Referee whereas Sengendo was appointed Reserve Assistant Referee throughout the Tanzania versus Côte d’Ivoire encounter. Tanzania secured a 7–3 victory in a high-tempo match that demanded sharp sport administration, correct decision-making, and robust teamwork from the officiating crew.
5 days later in Maputo, the Ugandan duo took on extra central roles within the return leg between Mozambique and Mauritania on February 8. Nsubuga officiated as First Referee, with Sengendo as Second Referee, as Mozambique claimed a 3–1 victory to advance on combination. Their calm authority, consistency, and management all through the encounter earned optimistic remarks from match officers and observers.
Futsal Affiliation Uganda (FAU) Refereeing Teacher Kafeero Erias praised the referees, attributing their success to preparation and self-discipline.
“These assignments are usually not unintended. Brian and Isaac have demonstrated a robust understanding of the futsal legal guidelines, wonderful positioning, and psychological composure. Their performances mirror the regular progress we’re making in futsal refereeing improvement as a rustic,” Kafeero stated.
FUFA Soccer Referees Standing Committee (FRSC) Chairperson Nsubuga Miiro additionally hailed the appointments as some extent of nationwide satisfaction.
“Seeing Ugandan referees trusted with decisive CAF qualifiers speaks volumes about their credibility. It’s a clear indication that our funding in referee training and evaluation is yielding outcomes on the highest degree,” Miiro famous.
The most recent CAF assignments construct on a historic milestone achieved in 2020, when Nsubuga and Sengendo turned the primary Ugandan referees to earn FIFA Futsal badges. Their continued presence on main continental fixtures reinforces Uganda’s rising profile in African futsal and units a robust benchmark for the following technology of officers.
