Abraham Luzzi says FUFA sabotaged his vision of building over 30 stadiums in Uganda

• Abraham Luzzi claims FUFA sabotaged his stadium project and banned him for 10–12 years out of fear he wanted to run for federation president.
• Says he invested over UGX 800 million in Ugandan football, including bonuses for Cranes players and support to SC Villa.
• Luzzi vows never to return to football, adding that Ugandans are “non-appreciative,” citing both his football and political experiences.

Kampala Central Member of Parliament aspirant Hon. Abraham Luzzi has opened up about his deep connections within the football world and why he eventually walked away from the Ugandan game altogether.

While appearing on Galaxy FM’s Deep Talk, Luzzi revealed that he is a well-established figure in global football circles, even maintaining relationships with officials from English Premier League giants Arsenal and Manchester United.

According to him, those international networks once placed him in a position to attract a major investor willing to construct over 30 football stadiums across Uganda. Luzzi says the project was transformative, but it never took off because it was misinterpreted by the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA).

FUFA, he claims, feared that his growing influence meant he was preparing to run for the federation presidency. As a result, he alleges that the federation “cooked up accusations” that eventually led to him being banned from football activities for 10–12 years.

“FUFA got scared. They thought I wanted to become FUFA president and they created accusations just to get me out,” Luzzi stated during the interview.

He says FUFA even demanded the investor pay USD 300,000 before the stadium project could proceed—an act that scared the investor away entirely.

Luzzi further explained that he has personally invested heavily in Ugandan football at every level: from the Uganda Premier League, to the Masaza Cup, and the national team, the Uganda Cranes. He estimates spending over UGX 800 million on player support, bonuses, and development activities.

He emphasized his contribution to the Uganda Cranes’ 2017 AFCON qualification, saying he provided financial motivation ahead of crucial matches, including the game against Egypt. Luzzi noted that even then-captain Denis Onyango can testify to receiving financial support from him.

He also supported clubs like SC Villa, but says none of these stakeholders came to his defence when he faced disciplinary action.

Because of this, Luzzi says he made the decision to quit Ugandan football entirely, adding that he does not want anyone from the football community approaching him again.

Beyond football, Luzzi expressed frustration with what he called Uganda’s “non-appreciative culture.” He recounted how he spent UGX 290 million during his parliamentary run in Mityana in the previous election cycle, only for the voters to reject him.

This time, he says, he will not spend heavily on campaigns because he is “tired of Ugandans not appreciating people who sacrifice for them.”