FUFA dangles Shs3.4 billion fund to push through new league format

The tug of war between Uganda Premier League (UPL) clubs and the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) over the proposed new league format has intensified, with FUFA now using the Shs3.4 billion Competitions Development Fund as leverage to secure compliance. During a meeting held on Tuesday, September 2, at Serena Hotel in Kampala, clubs…

New FUFA league format: A bold step forward or a blow to Ugandan football?

The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has unveiled a sweeping overhaul of the Uganda Premier League (UPL), sparking heated debate: is this a progressive step for Ugandan football or a disruption that risks destabilizing the game? Following a consultative meeting with UPL clubs, FUFA announced that a revamped league format will take effect in…