By Patrick Opio
Senior Communications Officer
Lira University has finally sealed a major milestone in its sports development history by meeting the full participation requirements in the Association of Uganda University Sports (AUUS).
Vice Chancellor, Prof. Jasper Ogwal Okeng has praised the staff and students for the achievement scored in sports. He noted that Sports activities benefit students by improving physical health, boosting mental well-being, enhancing academic performance through increased focus and cognitive skills.
Prof. Ogwal Okeng happily asserts, “Sports even foster vital life skills like teamwork, discipline, time management, and leadership amongst students and others.”
Mr. Oyuru Oscar Adiga, Assistant Sports Tutor, said that Lira University was able to clear the compulsory membership fee of 200 USD and this year’s edition annual subscription of 800 USD, gaining eligibility to take part in a vast array of AUUS events.
With the membership, Mr. Oyuru said, the University is now qualified to take part in all AUUS programs and activities, including the prestigious University Football League (UFL) and the Inter-University Games, among other activities subscribed to by the association.
Mr. Oyuru Oscar, Asst. Sports Tutor
He added that the milestone underscores the University’s pursuit of talent development among students, holistic development, and a vibrant sporting culture.
In a historic move, therefore, Lira University has registered for its first-ever University Football League season. “The team will play its first-ever match this Wednesday (1st October 2025) in Gulu City, opening the way for an action-filled adventure into competitive university football,” Oyuru explains further.
According to Mr. Oyuru, the player registration has already been conducted successfully, and intensive preparations are underway as the team gears up to fly the flag of the University high with dedication and honor.
To this achievement, Mr Oyuru oscar said that taking part in AUUS competitions exposes student-athletes and also creates cohesion, discipline, and resilience among students.
He adds, “This will allow Lira University to showcase its sporting talent on national platforms and entrench the values of team spirit, integrity, and excellence that define the institution.”
As Lira University takes this ambitious plunge into the national sporting arena, students, staff, and the entire University community are encouraged to rally behind the team, offering unwavering support both on and off the pitch.
“This is not just taking part—it is a statement of growth, ambition, and the pursuit of excellence in all aspects of student life,” Mr. Oyuru asserts.
With this foundation now in place, Lira University is set to write a new chapter in its sporting history, one that will motivate generations of student-athletes to scale even higher.
