The Uganda Premier League Awards of the just concluded 2023/24 season have been launched.

This happened at a ceremony held today, Thursday, June 13 at Kati Kati Restaurant in Lugogo.

According to the League Manager, Paul Bakairamu, the Awards are set to witness fourteen categories based on merit.

The general public ie fans will be directly involved in the process as they nominate their best through the league’s official social media pages in the chosen categories.

“We believe that the public has been following these athletes and so we believe they can nominate the best. Their (fans) involvement in the process continues to show how we value them as stakeholders,” Bakairamu stated.

The board will decide the Platinum Award as they recognise an individual who has had a hand in the development of the league.

But three categories, namely, top scorer, most assists and goalkeeper of the season, already have winners since they are based on statistics.

The nomination process by the public will run from June 13 to 21 before they go through a verification process by a selected committee.

The eventual winners will be announced in a ceremony held at the Sheraton Hotel on Saturday, June 29, 2024.

Categories of the  UPL Awards 

– Player of the season

– Top Scorer of the season

– Young player of the season

– Goalkeeper of the season

– Defender of the season

– Midfielder of the season

– Coach of the season

– Most Assists of the season

– Fair play of the season

– Players’ player of the season

– Coaches player of the season

– Best XI of the season

– Platinum Award

Attacking midfielder cum forward Abas Kyeyune has reportedly completed a move from Uganda Premier League side SC Villa to Egyptian side Cleopatra Ceramica.

Reports indicate that Kyeyune has put pen to a four-year contract that will keep him at the club until the end of the 2027/28 campaign.

The youngster was part of the team that guided SC Villa to the long-awaited 17^th Uganda Premier League title after a drought of 20 years.

But before, Kyeyune was instrumental in the Uganda Hippos side which lost the finals in the All Africa Games that were previously held in Ghana.

Kyeyune joined SC Villa after a thrilling performance with UPDF FC. He is expected to continue his growth with the Egyptian side.

Reports further indicate that the deal was worth USD 13,000 as SC Villa smiled away after putting pen to paper in the deal.

The youngster becomes the fifth Ugandan to play in the Egyptian Premier League. The others are Joseph Ochaya, Joachim Ojera, Travis Mutyaba and Allan Kyambadde.

Uganda Premier League side KCCA FC have tied down midfielder Ashraf ‘Fadiga’ Mugume until the end of the 2026/27 season.

The agile midfielder inked a three-year employment contract to continue his life at the Lugogo-based side that seeks to attain its lost glory.

The development was confirmed on the club’s official website on Wednesday, June 12 evening.

“Ashraf Mugume has committed his future to KCCA FC for another three years until the end of 2026-27 season,” the statement partly reads.

Mugume initially joined KCCA in 2020 as a free agent. Since then he has been an integral piece in the building puzzle of the Kasasiro Boys.

“I feel delighted to commit my future to KCCA FC. I have been happy since joining the club in 2020,” he stated after putting pen to paper.

“The first days at the club were a little tough as I had to adapt to a new environment but thanks to my teammates they made me feel at home. I am now a better player and have gained experience over the years,” he added.

“I am committed to the club and I want to win with KCCA FC. I have had several conversations with the manager and I am aligned with his philosophy and hopefully, we can achieve many great things.”

Mugume has previously played for Police and Vipers SC before joining KCCA FC.

Uganda Premier League side KCCA has completed the signing of attacking midfielder Steven Munguchi from Gaddafi FC.

Munguchi has put pen on a three-year employment contract that will keep him at the Lugogo-based side until the 2026-27 campaign.

The development was confirmed at the club’s official website on Monday, June 10, 2024.

“Steven Munguchi has put pen on paper with KCCA FC until the end of the 2026-27 season,” the statement partly reads.

Munguchi revealed that he knows the demands and growth required for playing for a club like KCCA FC.

“I know the demands of playing for a club like KCCA FC and I am ready to live up to that,” Munguchi stated.

“I am happy to sign for KCCA FC. It is such a great feeling to be part of this club with a very rich history. The club has a plan and proper systems,” he added.

“I was able to tell through the interactions I have had with the manager. I have some friends at the club and I am certain they will help me to fit in.”

Munguchi has previously played for URA FC, Soltilo Bright Stars, Gaddafi FC and Kakiri TC.

Uganda Premier League side KCCA has announced the acquisition of youngster Shafik Nana Kwikiriza.

Kwikiriza has put pen to paper on a five-year contract employment that will keep him at the club until the end of the 2028-29 season.

The announcement of the signing was confirmed on the club’s official website on Monday morning.

“Kwikiriza Shafik Nana has signed a five-year deal with KCCA FC until the end of the 2028-29 season,” the statement partly reads.

The youngster shared with the club media his excitement after switching from Jinja-based BUL to KCCA FC.

“I am delighted to join KCCA. It is a dream come true to join a club of this calibre. I have had conversations with the club manager and he shared with me his grand plan and philosophy,” he stated.

“I believe I can be a key figure to his plans. I want to add to the rich history of his club and I trust that we can do this together with my other teammates,” he added.

The youngster comes to KCCA at a time when the club is hungry for titles and yearns to go back to their old glory days.

In the previous season, KCCA finished fifth on the Uganda Premier League log with 54 points collected in 29 games.

Uganda Premier League side KCCA FC has announced the contract renewal for their custodian Mutwalibi Mugolofa.

Mugolofa has put pen to paper on a two-year employment contract that will see him at the club until the 2026-27 season.

The development was confirmed via the club’s official website on Thursday, June 6, 2024.

“Mutwalibi Mugolofa has renewed his contract with KCCA FC until the end of the 2026-27 season,” the statement partly reads.

The custodian joined the team in January 2024 before penning a short-term contract that kept him at the club until the end of the season.

In the previous campaign, he managed to be in goal for four games, making two clean sheets on his report card.

In an interview with the club media, Mugolofa expressed his recent excitement upon extending his stay at the club.

“I am happy to commit my future to KCCA FC. I have felt at home during my first six months at the club, and I didn’t think twice about my contract renewal,” he was quoted.

“I want to compete and become an important member of this club. When I joined the club, I set goals for myself, and part of those was to get back to my very best,” he added.

“The club has offered me an opportunity, and I want to continue competing with other good goalkeepers at the club. I am ready to go again.”

Uganda Premier League side URA Football Club boosted its technical wing with three new members.

Last month the Tax Collectors appointed Alex Isabirye as the head coach for the second time replacing David Obua.

Isabirye has boosted his technical bench with three names namely; Baker Ssenabulya Kasule, Crespo Asiku and Jamir Damba.

Kasule and Asiku join the Tax Collectors as the first and second assistant coaches while Damba is the new goalkeeping coach.

The appointment will give Isabirye and Kasule reunite having worked at Vipers and BUL previously. The duo always complement each other and also build winning teams.

As the trio joined the team, Robert Mukasa and Swaib Ssebagala were going through the back door. 

Mukasa and Ssebagala served the club for two seasons under the leadership of Sam Timbe (RIP) and David Obua.

After the sacking of Obua, Mukasa was asked to become the club’s interim head coach until the season’s end.

URA concluded the season in the eighth position with 40 points. 

Brian Ssenyondo, brimming with pride after steering Kitara to their first-ever Uganda Cup victory, declared his coaching potential is only beginning to blossom.

Kitara edged out NEC 1-0 in a hard-fought cup final at Muteesa II Stadium, marking a successful season for the club.

While they narrowly missed out on the Uganda Premier League title, they secured their target of a top-four finish.

Ssenyondo, acknowledging his team’s achievement, highlighted his own coaching aspirations.

“It really means a lot to help Kitara win the Uganda Cup. I know I have a lot of potential as a coach, and I believe in myself,” Ssenyondo stated.

“I do not rest until I win, but everything has its time. I believe this was my time, and thankfully, I have won this trophy. Hopefully, I can win more with this mighty club,” he added.

“I am so happy, but I know this is just the beginning, and this comes with a lot of pressure. We missed out on the Uganda Premier League but I am glad we won the Uganda Cup.”

Ssenyondo’s triumph signifies the exciting prospects for both himself and Kitara.

The club’s exciting show in the Uganda Premier League, coupled with the Uganda Cup win, lays a solid foundation for future success.

FUFA Big League | Sunday, May 26

• Lugazi 2-0 Kaaro Karungi
• Mbale Heroes 2-1 Onduparaka
• Calvary 2-0 Kataka
• Police 2-0 Kigezi Homeboyz
• Booma 4-2 Young Elephant

Lugazi Football Club has earned its maiden slot in the Uganda Premier League after two years of building this team.

Lugazi FC reached the mark after securing a 2-0 victory against Kaaro Karungi in the FUFA Big League at Lugazi Stadium on Sunday.

Sam Ssemugugu and Ronald Ssempala were on target as Lugazi secured maximum points to seal promotion to the top football tier.

Coming into the game, Lugazi needed just a point to seal the desired dream of playing in the UPL but instead secured maximum points in style.

In the first ten minutes, Ssemugugu easily tapped in Moses Buga’s delivery to place Lugazi in the driving seat.

Shortly after the half-hour mark, Ssempala doubled the hosts’ lead after guiding home Alvin Birungi’s sweet through pass.

With a 2-0 lead into the break, the hosts had a comfortable lead thus sending the fans into a party mood.

The second half was slower as the hosts decided to defend their lead thus sealing the historic win in front of a good crowd.

After narrowly missing out on promotion last season, Lugazi kept on track of the dream thus sealing the dream after trying for two years.

Going into the top tier, Lugazi joins Police and Mbale Heroes while Busoga United, Gaddafi and Arua Hill are relegated to the FUFA Big League.

Paul Mucureezi has today Thursday, May 23 bid farewell to the management, fans, and family of Kitara Football Club.

Mucureezi joined the Hoima-based club in January 2023 and he has been at the club for two seasons since leaving Vipers SC.

In an emotional farewell message, Mucureezi acknowledged the love and support at the club and revealed that Kitara will forever be his home and family.

“To all the fans of Kitara, it’s been an amazing time with you. I am so delighted to have been a player of this great club,” Mucureezi stated.

“The atmosphere at the club has been so amazing. I will move with all the memories we have shared because they were all amazing. I am so humbled having played for this club. It will always be a club loved by my family and me,” he added.

“Kitara will always be home and I will have the club at heart. Thank you so much for everything, I call upon all fans to turn up in big numbers as we fight for the Uganda Cup at Wankulukuku,” he concluded.

It will be a perfect send-off for Mucureesi if Kitara manages to beat NEC on the day.

Playing his sixth Uganda Cup final, Mucureezi will be seeking to write down history by lifting the fourth Uganda Cup.