Kampala, August 21, 2026 — The National Council of Sports (NCS) has commended the Federation of Motorsport Clubs of Uganda (FMU) for its dedication to transparent governance, compliance, and grassroots development.
The praise came during the official flag-off ceremony for Team Uganda ahead of the 2026 FIM Africa Motocross of African Nations (MXoAN) in Windhoek, Namibia.
NCS General Secretary Dr. Bernard Patrick Ogwel attended the send-off event—which included a special luncheon at Copper Chimney—to voice strong confidence in FMU’s structural reforms.
Highlighting the federation’s cooperation with recent district-level verification exercises, Dr. Ogwel emphasized that compliance is vital for attracting government backing and building a sustainable framework for Ugandan motorsport.
Dr Ogwel commended FMU for embracing the compliance process and for the progress made following the recent verification exercise conducted across the districts. He noted that the federation’s willingness to subject its structures and affiliated clubs to verification was an important demonstration of its commitment to building credible, accountable and sustainable sports structures.
He said compliance should not be viewed merely as an administrative requirement, but as an essential foundation for the development of organised, accountable and sustainable sport capable of nurturing athletes and attracting greater support from Government and other stakeholders.
The NCS General Secretary’s remarks followed comments by NCS Assistant General Secretary–Technical Milton Chebet, who noted that the recent verification exercise had established commendable efforts by motorsport stakeholders at district and regional levels.
For FMU, the recognition comes at an important time as the federation continues to address its compliance obligations while expanding the sport across the country.
FMU has been working with its affiliated clubs and stakeholders to strengthen district-level structures, improve documentation and accountability, and ensure that grassroots development is supported by properly organised motorsport structures with 2026 championship events attached to the regions.
The 2026 MXoAN brings together national teams from across Africa, with Uganda once again among the countries competing for continental honours.
A total of 37 riders will represent Uganda, including 10 female riders — the highest number of women ever fielded by a country in the history of the MXoAN.
Uganda enters this year’s championship with an impressive record of podium finishes in recent editions, having finished third in 2023 in Cape Town, second in 2024 in Marrakesh, and third in 2025 in Victoria.
The team will therefore be seeking to maintain its strong record while improving on its previous performances. The 2026 MXoAN is scheduled for 28–30 August at Gallina Motocross Track in Windhoek, with approximately 180 riders from across Africa expected to compete.
The send-off comes at a significant moment for FMU, as the federation combines international competition with a broader drive to strengthen compliance, expand grassroots participation and establish a sustainable talent-development pathway for Ugandan motorsport.
With the national team carrying both the Ugandan flag and the expectations of a growing motorsport community, Team Uganda now heads to Namibia determined to once again make its mark on the African motocross stage.
