CAF Africa Schools Championship: Social Media Users Question Age Eligibility of Uganda U-15 Boys’ Team
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) is facing scrutiny from football fans on social media following the arrival of the Uganda U-15 boys’ team in Ghana for the 2025 CAF Africa Schools Championship.
In a post shared via FUFA’s official Facebook page, images of the team—represented by St. Mary’s School Kitende—were uploaded with a caption reading:
“The Uganda U-15 boys’ football team, St. Mary’s School Kitende, has safely arrived in Ghana ahead of the CAF Africa Schools Football Championship. The team will be residing at the University of Ghana during the tournament.”
However, the post quickly attracted attention for the wrong reasons. Several social media users expressed skepticism about the ages of the players, pointing to their physical appearance and facial features as evidence that some may be over the age of 15.
Critics took to the comment section, accusing FUFA of fielding over-age players in a competition designed for boys under 15 years old.
“These boys don’t look 15 at all,” one user wrote, while another commented, “CAF needs to investigate this. It’s unfair to the other teams.”
Many have called on CAF and tournament officials to conduct proper age verification processes to ensure fair play across all participating nations.
The Uganda team is part of Group A, where they are set to face hosts Ghana, South Africa, and Algeria. Group B features Tanzania, Senegal, Ivory Coast, and DR Congo.
The tournament will run from April 23 to 26, 2025, and will be hosted at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium in Legon. This year’s event marks the third edition of the CAF Africa Schools Championship, with eight nations competing in both boys’ and girls’ U-15 categories.
As anticipation builds for the competition, the age eligibility debate surrounding Uganda’s team is likely to remain a point of conversation—putting added pressure on both the organisers and the Ugandan delegation.
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