FUFA names a Belgian Paul Put as Uganda’s new head couch

By David Gombe

02^nd Nov 2023

Paul Put has been named Uganda Cranes New Head Coach. 

FUFA President Moses Magogo announced this in a brief press conference held early today at the FUFA Complex in Mengo. Paul Put has signed a two-year contract.

Put, who is a UEFA Pro licensed coach succeeds Morley Byekwaso who took the interim role after FUFA sacked Serbian Coach Milutin Micho Sredojevic-Micho after a disappointing Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign in which Uganda finished in third place with seven points.

“Please give me time, give me confidence. You will see a different national.” Put briefly said after he was unveiled.

Micho was relieved of his duties following a disappointing Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, which saw Uganda finish in third place with seven points.

The 67-year-old coaching veteran now takes the helm of the Uganda Cranes just days before the commencement of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. Uganda’s campaign kicks off with consecutive away games against Guinea and Somalia on November 17 and 21, respectively, both hosted in Morocco.

Paul Put brings a wealth of experience to Uganda Cranes, having managed various national teams and clubs, particularly in Africa. Notably, he guided Burkina Faso to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations in 2013.