Uganda Deaf Football Association - UDFA

⚽🤟 NATIONAL DEAF FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 – A HISTORIC EDITION! 🇺🇬

The Uganda Deaf Football Association (UDFA) is proud to have successfully hosted the National Deaf Football Championship 2026.

This year was special:

✅ 12 men’s teams competed
✅ 2 women’s teams participated for the first time in NDFC history

🏆 Men: Arua City Deaf SC 0–2 Nile Waves DFC
🥇 Champions: Nile Waves DFC
🥈 Runners-up: Arua City Deaf SC

🏆 Women: Giant Queen Deaf FC 1–0 Deaf Sisters FC

🌟 A HISTORIC FIRST!
This was the first-ever Deaf women’s club football competition in NDFC history.

Congratulations to Nile Waves DFC and Giant Queen Deaf FC! 👏🏆

UDFA sincerely thanks Hon. Ssewagudde Robert, Chief Guest, for honouring the championship with his presence and supporting Deaf football.

UDFA also appeals for Government support for the Uganda Deaf Cranes as they prepare to represent Uganda at DAFCON in Ethiopia, including support for transport, accommodation, training, equipment and other needs. 🇺🇬⚽🤟

We also thank UNAD, players, coaches, officials, organisers and supporters for making NDFC 2026 a success.

Together, we are breaking barriers and building inclusive football for all! ⚽🤟🇺🇬

NATIONAL DEAF CHAMPIONSHIP CUP 2026 – GRAND FINAL

The moment we’ve all been waiting for is here!

FINAL

Arua City Deaf FC 🆚 Nile Waves Deaf FC
🕝 2:45 PM

WOMEN’S FINAL

Giant Queens Deaf FC 🆚 Sister Deaf FC
🕐 1:00 PM

📅 Saturday, 29 August 2026
🏟️ Lubiri Secondary School, Rubaga
🎟️ Entrance Fee: UGX 3,000

Don’t miss the action, excitement and history of Deaf football in Uganda

Come and support our Deaf football stars! 🏆

NDFC 2026
GROUP STAGE ,QUARTER FINALS AND SEMI FINAL RESULTS

The National Deaf Football Championship (NDFC) 2026 group stage matches have been completed in Kampala City

🅰️ GROUP A

Sun City DFC 2–1 Masindi Deaf FC
Kawempe Stars DFC 0–0 Sun City DFC
Masindi Deaf FC 1–1 Kawempe Stars DFC

Group A Qualification
✅Sun City Deaf FC – 4 pts
✅Kawempe Stars DFC – 2 pts
⏸️Masindi Deaf FC – 1 pt

🅱️ GROUP B

Rhino Stars DFC 2–0 Nansana Swamp DFC
Nile Waves DFC 2–0 Rhino Stars DFC
Nansana Swamp DFC 0–6 Nile Waves DFC

Group B Qualification
✅Nile Waves DFC – 6 pts
✅Rhino Stars DFC – 3 pts
⏸️Nansana Swamp DFC – 0 pts

🅲 GROUP C

Bright Stars DFC 8–0 Oil City Deaf FC
Kampala Deaf United FC 1–2 Bright Stars DFC
Oil City Deaf FC 2–6 Kampala Deaf United FC

Group C Qualification
✅Bright Stars DFC – 6 pts
✅Kampala Deaf United FC – 3 pts
⏸️Oil City Deaf FC – 0 pts

🅳 GROUP D

Tigers DFC 0–3 Arua City Deaf SC
Elgon Sign DFC 0–3 Tigers DFC
Arua City Deaf SC 3–0 Elgon Sign DFC

Group D Qualification
✅Arua City Deaf SC – 6 pts
✅Tigers DFC – 3 pts
⏸️Elgon Sign DFC – 0 pts

QUARTER FINALS ARE NEXT

🏆 MATCH 13

Sun City Deaf FC 2-0 Rhino Stars DFC

🏆 MATCH 14

Nile Waves DFC 3-0 Kawempe Stars DFC

🏆 MATCH 15

Bright Stars DFC 6-0 Tigers DFC

🏆 MATCH 16

Arua City Deaf SC 2-0 Kampala Deaf UTD FC

SEMI FINALS

🏆Match 17

Sun City Deaf FC 1-3 Arua City Deaf FC

🏆Match 18

Nile Wave Deaf FC 2-0 Bright Stars Deaf FC

SATURDAY 29th August 2026

🏆Match 19

Arua City Deaf FC vs Nile Wave Deaf FC
🏟️ Lubiri SS | ⏰ 2:45 PM

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⚽🤟 SPECIAL GUESTS OF HONOR

The Uganda Deaf Football Association (UDFA) is honoured to welcome:

🌟 Ssenyonjo Agatha — Head Teacher, Lubiri Secondary School
📍 Lubiri Secondary School Playground

🌟 Mubiru Brian — Director, Deaf Action Uganda
📍 Old Kampala Primary School Playground

Both will join us as Special Guests of Honor for the National Deaf Football Championship 2026 Opening Ceremony.

📅 27th August 2026 | 9:30 AM

We sincerely appreciate their support for Deaf football, inclusion and equal opportunities. 🇺🇬⚽🤟

Together, we can achieve the goal!

NDFC 2026
GROUP STAGE RESULTS & QUARTER FINALS

The National Deaf Football Championship (NDFC) 2026 group stage matches have been completed in Kampala City

🅰️ GROUP A

Sun City DFC 2–1 Masindi Deaf FC
Kawempe Stars DFC 0–0 Sun City DFC
Masindi Deaf FC 1–1 Kawempe Stars DFC

Group A Qualification
✅Sun City Deaf FC – 4 pts
✅Kawempe Stars DFC – 2 pts
⏸️Masindi Deaf FC – 1 pt

🅱️ GROUP B

Rhino Stars DFC 2–0 Nansana Swamp DFC
Nile Waves DFC 2–0 Rhino Stars DFC
Nansana Swamp DFC 0–6 Nile Waves DFC

Group B Qualification
✅Nile Waves DFC – 6 pts
✅Rhino Stars DFC – 3 pts
⏸️Nansana Swamp DFC – 0 pts

🅲 GROUP C

Bright Stars DFC 8–0 Oil City Deaf FC
Kampala Deaf United FC 1–2 Bright Stars DFC
Oil City Deaf FC 2–6 Kampala Deaf United FC

Group C Qualification
✅Bright Stars DFC – 6 pts
✅Kampala Deaf United FC – 3 pts
⏸️Oil City Deaf FC – 0 pts

🅳 GROUP D

Tigers DFC 0–3 Arua City Deaf SC
Elgon Sign DFC 0–3 Tigers DFC
Arua City Deaf SC 3–0 Elgon Sign DFC

Group D Qualification
✅Arua City Deaf SC – 6 pts
✅Tigers DFC – 3 pts
⏸️Elgon Sign DFC – 0 pts

TOMORROW

QUARTER FINALS ARE NEXT

🏆 MATCH 13

Sun City Deaf FC 🆚 Rhino Stars DFC
🏟️ Lubiri SS
⏰ 9:00 AM

🏆 MATCH 14

Nile Waves DFC 🆚 Kawempe Stars DFC
🏟️ Old Kampala P/S
⏰ 9:00 AM

🏆 MATCH 15

Bright Stars DFC 🆚 Tigers DFC
🏟️ Old Kampala P/S
⏰ 11:00 AM

🏆 MATCH 16

Arua City Deaf SC 🆚 Kampala Deaf UTD FC
🏟️ Lubiri SS
⏰ 11:00 AM

SEMI FINALS

🏆Match 17:
Match 13 Winner 🆚 Match 16 Winner
🏟️ Lubiri SS | ⏰ 1:30 PM

🏆Match 18:
Match 14 Winner 🆚 Match 15 Winner
🏟️ Old Kampala P/S | ⏰ 1:30 PM

SATURDAY 29th August 2026

🏆Match 19:
Match 17 Winner 🆚 Match 18 Winner
🏟️ Lubiri SS | ⏰ 2:45 PM

# # FUFA Supports National Deaf Football Championship 2026 ⚽🤟

A great boost for inclusive football!⚽

Uganda Deaf Football Association (UDFA) is pleased to announce the generous support from the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) towards the National Deaf Football Championship 2026.

Today, FUFA Deputy CEO Ampaire Sheba Ronah officially handed over Zakayo footballs to UDFA Vice President Ssenyonjo Jim Maurice at FUFA House.

The balls will support the National Deaf Football Championship, scheduled for 26th–29th August 2026 in Kampala.hosted by Sun City Deaf Football Club.

The championship, organised by UDFA, will bring together deaf football clubs from across Uganda to compete, connect, and promote the development of deaf football.

We sincerely appreciate FUFA for this valuable support and for championing its vision of football for all. This partnership demonstrates that football has the power to break barriers, promote inclusion, and create opportunities for everyone.

Together, we are building a more inclusive football family in Uganda. 🇺🇬⚽🤟

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UDFA Board met already this afternoon too discuss the National importance for Deaf athletes.

Our main focus agenda which was discussed was the preparation to take Uganda Deaf Cranes to participate in the 1st DAFCON in Ethiopia.

Yesterday, we successfully held the Club Leaders' Meeting and Official Draw.

We would like to sincerely thank all the club leaders who attended and participated in the draw.

We also extend our appreciation to our special guest Mr. Joseph Akoli who represented the Uganda Deaf Sports Federation

The meeting was chaired by UDFA Vice President Mr. Ssenyonjo Jim Maurice together with the NDFC Host Coordinator Mr. Juuko Alex.

Watch the NDFC 2026 Draw Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/live/u1gp-0sj2QE?si=FAIymEtZJ9eKuvmB