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FROM FORT PORTAL TO MOROCCO: THE RAPID ASCENT OF COACH FRED MUHUMUZA
Ugandan rising star Fred Muhumuza is appointed Assistant Coach for the Uganda Cranes ahead of AFCON 2025, bringing valuable domestic and youth experience.
Even though FUFA hasn't shared the contract details, Fred Muhumuza, a coach who's quickly making a name for himself, is joining the Uganda Cranes' coaching staff for the AFCON 2025 finals.
Muhumuza has been making big moves in Ugandan football, quickly moving up through the ranks of youth, regional, provincial, club, and national teams.
His progress in Ugandan football got more attention when he was named part of the Uganda Cranes technical team that's getting ready for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
This young coach, who's known for his careful work with clubs and his skill at studying how players grow, is now the assistant coach for AFCON.
Muhumuza is already with the Cranes in Casablanca, where the team is staying before heading to Rabat for their first Group C match against Tunisia on December 23.
He's come a long way in the last few years, doing well in local jobs and gaining the trust of important people in football.
FUFA hasn't said anything about the contract, so it's unclear how long he'll be working with the team or what his job will involve.
Those who know about these things say that it's normal for these details to be decided closer to big competitions.
Muhumuza's addition is bringing a new feel to the coaching group as it gets ready for the Cranes' Afcon plans.
His knowledge of many local players and his ability to scout out opponents are expected to go well with the team's overall plan.
Afcon 2025 is Muhumuza's biggest chance yet, and it could set the stage for the next part of his coaching career.
Muhumuza, who is in his 40s, played for Victors, SC Villa, and St. Leo’s College.
He has been a big part of youth, regional, and club teams, including winning a domestic double at Vipers SC with John Luyinda last season and leading Uganda to the Chan 2024 quarterfinals with Morley Byekwaso.
Muhumuza fact file
Full Name: Fred Muhumuza Araali
Nationality: Ugandan
Home: Fort Portal, Kabarole District
Playing position: Midfielder
Playing career
SC Villa
Victors (now defunct)
St. Leo’s College (schools)
Coaching career
Muhumuza is known as one of Uganda’s best coaches for helping players grow. People respect him because he is calm, good at tactics, careful, and focused on helping teams organise, develop young talent, and change their plans as needed.
He has a CAF B Coaching License.
Early jobs
Edgar’s Youth Program
Led St. Leo’s College, Kyegobe, to the East African Games for the first time.
Regional and club roles
Bumate FC: Early coaching job
Tooro Province (Fufa Drum): Led team to semifinals; won Coach of the Tournament
URA FC: Interim head coach (2023/24)
Vipers SC: Co-coach from April 2024 with John “Ayala” Luyinda; won the 2024/25 domestic double
National team roles
Interim assistant coach, Uganda Cranes (October 2023), working with Morley Byekwaso
Managed friendlies against Mali and Zambia with Byekwaso.
Co-coach/Assistant, Cranes Chan 2024 (August 2025)
Assistant Coach, Uganda Cranes (Afcon 2025 – Current): Named December 8, 2025, replacing Sam Ssimbwa and teaming up with Paul Put for the tournament in Morocco.
HISTORY MADE: WHY UGANDA CRANES USED THREE GOALKEEPERS IN A SINGLE AFCON NIGHTMARE
Uganda’s AFCON run ends in a 3-1 defeat to Nigeria. The Cranes used three goalkeepers in a match that saw Salim Magoola sent off.
Uganda's run at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is over after a tough 3-1 loss to Nigeria. They didn't win a single game and are out after the group stage. Nigeria finished top of Group C with 9 points, while Uganda ended up last with only 1 point. Uganda had trouble scoring and let in the most goals, showing they still have a ways to go.
Nigeria came out strong, keeping Uganda pinned back. Their pressure paid off when Paul Onuachu scored in the 28th minute after a great pass from Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, putting Nigeria ahead.
Uganda couldn't get into the game and barely created any chances. Karl Uche Ikpeazu was isolated up front. They wasted several set-piece opportunities, and captain Denis Onyango had to make a bunch of saves. He even needed treatment a few times before being subbed out at halftime.
Things got worse in the 57th minute when Onyango's replacement, Salim Jamal Magoola, got a red card for handling the ball outside the box while trying to stop Victor Osimhen. Uganda was down to ten men.
Nafian Alionzi came in, making Uganda the first team in the tournament to use three goalkeepers in one game.
Nigeria took advantage of the situation, and Raphael Onyedika scored twice in the 62nd and 66th minutes, making it 3-0. Game over for Uganda.
Uganda managed to pull one back in the 75th minute when Rogers Kassim Mato scored after a nice play with Allan Okello. It got the 11,545 fans excited, but Nigeria just slowed the game down and won easily.
With this win, Nigeria finished Group C undefeated. Uganda finished last, having let in the most goals in the group.
In the other game, Tanzania drew 1-1 with Tunisia. This meant that both teams, along with Nigeria, moved on. Tanzania made it to the Round of 16 as one of the best third-placed teams.
Uganda lost 3-1 to Tunisia, drew 1-1 with Tanzania, and lost 3-1 to Nigeria. They're still waiting for their first-ever win in the AFCON finals.
For head coach Joseph Paul Put, the tournament had some good moments, but it also showed that Uganda needs to be more consistent, disciplined, and clinical to compete at the highest level.
TUESDAY PREVIEW: PAUL PUT PREPARES UGANDA FOR DECISIVE FINAL AFCON GROUP CLASH
Uganda must beat Nigeria to reach the AFCON 2025 knockouts. Discover Paul Put’s strategy and Jordan Obita’s call for belief in Fes.
Paul Put's team is heading to Stade de Fes, aiming for a win. This victory could get them into the round of 16 either as Group C's second-place team or as one of the top four third-place teams in the 24-team contest.
"We're up against a really good team," Put said. They were in the final at the last Cup of Nations, and they've won both matches here in Morocco.
We know how good the Nigerian players are. A lot of them play in big leagues in Europe, so we need to be super focused.
But we know what's at stake. It won't be easy; it will be tough. But if we put in the effort, anything's possible.
Tunisia is playing Tanzania in Rabat on Tuesday night. They beat Uganda 3-1 in their first game on December 23.
In their second game, Uganda drew 1-1 with Tanzania after Allan Okello missed a late penalty.
"We had a great chance to win," said Uganda defender Jordan Obita. But it didn't happen.
We can't be scared of going into the Nigeria game. We have to believe we can do something, and that's what we're going to do.
Uganda reached the last 16 in 2019 in Egypt—the first time the Africa Cup of Nations had 24 teams.
But the country's teams didn't make it into the competitions in Cameroon and Côte d'Ivoire after that.
In 2027, Uganda will host the event with Kenya and Uganda. Obita mentioned that the players in the Uganda team want to show what they're made of at the 2025 contest.
"Everyone back home in Uganda needs to see that we can compete with the best countries in the world," said the 32-year-old, who plays for Hibernian in the Scottish Premiership.
When we played Algeria in the World Cup qualifiers, it showed we can go head-to-head with top-tier countries and players.
Nigeria's coach, Eric Chelle, was secretive on Monday about who would be on his team Tuesday night.
"I'm keeping my plans to myself," said the 48-year-old former Mali player. A lot of players deserve a chance on this team.
I make hard choices for every match. I've got two or three teams in mind.
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