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Kampala, (Uganda): The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has appointed Belgian tactician Paul Put as the new head coach of the Uganda Cranes, the men’s national football team.
Put, 67, who formerly managed neighbours Kenya steps into the footsteps of Serbian Milutin Sredojević ‘Micho’, on a two-year contract running until November 2025. He brings to Uganda a wealth of experience garnered from coaching various African national teams.
The country’s football governing body said via X that they had confidence in their choice of the Belgian as the new head coach of the men’s national team.
“FUFA rolled out an application process and we got over 150 coaches including two Ugandans who applied for the job. After thorough analysis, the FUFA Executive zeroed down on Mr. Paul Joseph Put and we believe he will do a good job,” FUFA boss, Magogo Moses Hassim said.
Put’s coaching journey on the African continent began in 2008 when he assumed the reins of the Gambian national team.
His tenure saw notable progress for the team, laying the foundation for his subsequent ventures. However, it was his stint with Burkina Faso from 2012 to 2015 that truly catapulted him into the limelight.