In a groundbreaking moment for Blind Football on the African continent, Uganda will host the first-ever IBSA Blind Football African Championship Division 2 in October 2025. This marks the country’s debut participation in an IBSA Blind Football Championship and an important step toward expanding the sport’s footprint across the region.

Photo: Sejji Ramadan / Blind Football Uganda

The top two teams in the Division 2 Championship will secure qualification for the 2027 IBSA Blind Football African Championship Division 1, establishing a clear development pathway for emerging nations and growing teams in Africa.

More than just a competition, the event will serve as a key legacy project for the continent, enabling the development and accreditation of new Technical Officials and a Technical Delegate from and for Africa. This aligns closely with the vision of IBSA President Mr. Ilgar Rahimov and the new IBSA Board to foster sport development in every region of the world.

Photo: Sejji Ramadan / Blind Football Uganda

IBSA Football Chairperson Fabio Vasconcelos said:
“Blind Football for men and women is practised in several countries in Africa. By preparing this event as an official IBSA Championship, we are sure that more African National Federations will start organizing Blind Football trainings and teams in their countries.”

IBSA Football Chairperson Fabio Vasconcelos
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Jagwe Muzafaru, Founder and Chairman of Blind Football Uganda, shared his excitement:
“I am extremely happy that IBSA granted Uganda the opportunity to host the 2025 IBSA Blind Football African Championship Division 2. Spearheading it shows the efforts I have put in developing the sport all over the country have paid off as a reward to good progress.
Hosting such a tournament will give us great visibility, talk-ability, cementing the existence of the sport in the country and more acceptance in the hearts of many Ugandans. This prestigious event will shine a spotlight on the remarkable talents of athletes with visual impairments and showcase Uganda’s commitment to promoting inclusivity in sports.
We are proud to host this championship, which will not only highlight the incredible abilities of our athletes but also promote unity and empowerment on the African continent.”

Jagwe Muzafaru, Founder and Chairman of Blind Football Uganda
Photo: Sejji Ramadan / Blind Football Uganda

Mariano Travaglino, IBSA Sports Director, added:
“This event is a milestone in our development strategy for Blind Football in Africa. It represents not only a competition but a broader effort to invest in the future of the sport by creating opportunities for players, coaches, and officials across the continent.”

Mariano Travaglino, IBSA Sports Director
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The 2025 Division 2 Championship promises to be a celebration of talent, inclusion, and progress—laying the foundation for a stronger future for Blind Football in Africa.