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FUFA BIG LEAGUE:Wounded Caterpillars, Hungry Believers: A West Nile Derby Loaded with Fire
Two games without a win, a painful derby defeat and promotion hopes already under pressure. Geoffrey Akena’s Onduparaka head to Luo Grounds with their backs against the wall, but Pakwach Young Stars are ready to make life even harder for the Caterpillars.
Opar Inspires 'The Brewers' to First Topflight Victory
Opar Jacob’s 28th-minute header inspired Ntungasaze FC to a historic 1-0 victory over Mbarara City FC, ending their four-match losing streak in the 2026/27 StarTimes Uganda Premier League at Kiira Road Police Arena.
From Calvary to the Cops: Shukuru Makes Big Move
Uganda Police FC have completed the signing of former Calvary Midigo FC goalkeeper Hadji Shukuru Al Hajji on a three-year deal, rewarding the 24-year-old shot-stopper for a standout spell in West Nile.
His Father Gave Him Football, Now Media Gives Him a Memorial Match
NEC FC forward Innocent Media will honour the memory of his late father, Awule Alex, with a memorial friendly match between Friends of Innocent Media and Koboko Soccer Academy in Koboko on Friday, 18th September 2026. Having lost his father on 20th August 2024, Media is using the game to celebrate the man who introduced him to football ,a sport that has since become a defining part of his life and career.
Different Stadium, Same Olaboro: From Midigo to Njeru With a Goal and Assist
From Calvary’s Midigo home in Yumbe to BUL’s new chapter in Njeru, Lawrence Olaboro continues to make his mark. The striker announced himself on his BUL debut with a goal and an assist, helping his new side come from behind to beat Blacks Power 2-1 and maintain their unbeaten start to the 2026/27 Uganda Premier League season.
Kawawa Rashid Departs NEC FC After Only Half a Season
The pacy Kawawa, who moved to Lugogo from Express as one of coach Kaddu Badru's first signings, leaves after featuring for the Die Hards in 12 league games, starting five.
Abang Strike Grants Lugazi Late Away Victory Over Entebbe UPPC
Slotting home the match's only decisive goal, Abang's 80th-minute finish gave the visitors victory at Hamz Stadium, helping Lugazi bounce back to winning ways after falling short against NEC FC last week.
Media Brace, Jarieko Assist Secure Points for NEC FC as Ayiko Gets Consolation for Lugazi
NEC FC's 3-1 triumph was centered around West Nile Province players Innocent Media and James Jarieko's brilliance as on the other hand Lugazi FC Captain Richard Ayiko couldn't let the hosts hold back a cleansheet.
Transfer News: A New Chapter in Black: Bashir Asiku Brings Steel, Experience and Ambition to Blacks Power
Blacks Power FC have added experience to their defence with the signing of Bashir Asiku on a two-year contract, bringing a seasoned campaigner and multiple league and cup winner to their ranks.
Confirmed: Ntugasaze Launches Hundred Million Partnership with Betika
Designed to support Ntugasaze FC as it makes its historic top-flight debut, Betika says the funding will go toward player recognition, fan engagement, digital content creation and improved matchday experiences for supporters.
Major Update: Both Clubs Clear Move, Jacob Opar Unveiling at Ntugasaze Looms
Nicknamed "Aguero" for his instincts in front of goal, the move to a topflight side represents a natural next step after a productive campaign in front of goal for Paidha Black Angels.
Coming Up: PBA Set to Lose Striker Opar Jacob, Deal in Final Stages
Reliable sources close to the negotiations now confirm that a multi-year deal is already in place between the two parties, although the paperwork is yet to be finalized in a deal that would mark one of the most notable transfer stories to come out of this window.
Coming In: Abang Draws Interest from Lugazi, Camps Advance to Discussion
Sources close to the negotiations indicate the two camps have opened talks, with Lugazi keen to add proven Premier League experience to their squad ahead of the new season.
NEC FC and Abang Cromwell Mutually End Deal After a Long-Running Standoff
Earlier this year, the player alleged that his playing licence had been withheld and at least three separate transfer moves including a proposed return to boyhood club Paidha Black Angels were blocked by the club.
Ugandan Record Champions Scoop Deep Down: Sign Arua Airfield's Asiku
The 22-year-old attacking midfielder was unveiled this evening after completing a switch to the Jogoos on a four-year contract that will run from the 2026/27 season to 2029/2030, marking one of the biggest individual moves out of the region in recent memory.
Sealed Deal: Angufindru Signs 2-Year Deal at Top-flight Side Kigezi Homeboyz
Shot stopper Norman Angufindru has been unveiled today at Kigezi Homeboyz on a two year employment contract. The experienced goalkeeper joins the Gorillas as a free agent after his contract at SC Villa expired.
Lugazi FC Secure Captain Richard Ayiko on New Two-Year Deal Amid Interest from NEC FC and SC Villa
Lugazi FC have rewarded captain Richard Ayiko with a new two-year contract, fending off interest from NEC FC and SC Villa as the experienced left-back commits his future to the Uganda Premier League side.
Entebbe UPPC FC Capture West Nile Winger Swadik Moro in Major Transfer Boost
Uganda Premier League side Entebbe UPPC FC have strengthened their attacking options with the signing of talented West Nile-born winger Swadik Moro from Buhimba United Saints. The speedy wide man arrives with top-flight experience and is expected to add creativity, flair, and attacking threat to the “Printers” squad ahead of the new campaign.
Transfer News: Forward Mungudit Announces Lugazi FC Exit
Lugazi FC forward Freedom Mungudit has confirmed his departure from the club; bringing the curtain down on a near three-year spell with the Uganda Premier League side.
Former UPDF Tactician Pius Ngabo Joins Dudu to Steer at Ntungasaze FC
Ntungasaze FC have appointed Pius Ngabo as their new head coach ahead of their maiden Uganda Premier League campaign, joining Coach Dudu Bosco who was unveiled at the club last evening.
Confirmed: Ntungasaze FC Unveil Dudu Bosco on Multi-year Deal
Potentially capable of helping them establish a firm footing among Uganda's established giants, Coach Dudu Bosco arrives with a rich coaching résumé having previously won the maiden FUFA Drum with West Nile Province.
Just In: Coach Dudu Bosco Set for Ntungasaze Role as Announcement Looms
An official announcement confirming Bosco as the new man at the helm is expected very soon putting to rest weeks of speculation over who would lead Ntungasaze into their first ever top flight season.
A GOAL FOR THE AGES: Rogers Torach's Screamer Crowned Season's Best
A moment of pure brilliance, a strike for the ages, and now a well-deserved crown. Vipers SC defender Rogers Torach has officially won the 2025/26 Goal of the Season Award after his sensational strike against Lugazi FC at St. Mary's Stadium captured the imagination of football fans across Uganda.
StarTimes UPL: Now That Our Calvary is Back, Who Do We Send Next?
Arriving into this landscape like that shy new classmate who is a genius but never starts the conversation, Calvary's results announced them before their personality could. Promoted as league champions, relegated in silence. West Nile football needs its clubs to feed off each other's energy and shout across the fence: we see you, now come higher. 'The Horizon' perhaps needed more of that fellowship and the region is partly responsible for not providing it.
Blue Tick or No Ticket: Inside FUFA's New Licensing Rule That Could Lock Our Clubs Out of the StarTimes UPL
The FUFA Executive Committee has now made it mandatory that all StarTimes Uganda Premier League clubs shall possess and actively operate verified social media accounts on X and TikTok as per Circular 1217, released on 15th May 2026 which comes along with other requirements. On the surface this may read as a bureaucratic checkbox among many others in a dense licensing document. But look a little deeper and you begin to appreciate exactly what FUFA is demanding and why it matters enormously.
Off the Bottom at Last: Olaboro Strike Secures Much Needed Win as Calvary Climb to Fifteenth
The Horizon Stars eased past Police FC, thanks to Lawrence Olaboro's 78th minute strike to seal the three points at the Midigo Primary School Ground in Yumbe, handing the hosts a first major leap out of the bottom two.
The Savior at Calvary: How Coach Dudu Bosco is Anchoring Survival Bid at Midigo
Late February, words on the streets had it that Calvary had entered advanced talks with Bosco Dudu to rejoin their coaching team. The move made so much sense immediately to those who had known what Dudu was capable of doing. Dudu had been at the club before serving first as Technical Director in the 2020/21 season and then as head coach in 2022.
StarTimes UPL: Resilient Calvary Hold Kitara by the Crown at Royals Park, Pick Vital Away Point
The Horizon Stars proved no pushover at the Royals Park Butema holding an in-form Kitara FC side to a goalless draw on Matchday 24. Kitara had entered the fixture targeting a victory after dropping points in back-to-back results, a draw against Vipers and a defeat to KCCA.
A Win At Last: Olaboro Brace Hands Calvary FC a Historic First UPL Victory
Lawrence Olaboro scored twice to help Calvary overcome Buhimba United Saints 2-0 at home. Getting the party started as early as the 8th minute Olaboro was not done either. Just before the break on 41 minutes he struck again to double the advantage.
StarTimes Uganda Premier League: Resilient Calvary Succumb to Late Mulongo Test in Kitende
League defending Champions and money bags Vipers SC got it late to keep all three points away from being split with Calvary FC under the lights of the St Mary's Stadium Kitende.
Angufindru Exclusive Interview: From Back-and-Forth Regional League Keeper to Ugandan Champion
Today, we are honored have an exclusive one-on-one interview with SC Villa goalkeeper, Norman Angufindru who takes us through his journey from Anyafio Primary School to winning the 2023/24 StarTimes Uganda Premier League title with Ugandan Record Champions SC Villa in a twist of events after almost quiting the game a season prior
EXCLUSIVE: Express FC Appoints Wilfred Mudanya as New Team Manager
From Media Officer to Team Manager.
CHAN Hero Rogers Torach vies for the East Africa Youth Awards with Joshua Cheptegei.
Rogers Torach Nominated for East Africa Youth Awards Alongside Joshua Cheptegei and Adam seiko.
Done Deal: West Nile Province sensation Kawawa signs for NEC FC
Rashid Kawawa has departed 7-time StarTimes Uganda Premier League Champions Express FC for city neighbors NEC FC, close sources can confirm.
Is it at scoring where Calvary draws the line?
Calvary FC could still have a chance to get redemption, and play at the top tier if they trade well in this mid season transfer window.
Done Deal: Geriga Atendele signs for Jamus SC
Geriga, who features for West Nile Province in the FUFA Drum and South Sudanese senior national team joins former teammate, left back Rashid Okocha who also was signed from NEC FC by Jamus FC.
Woes continue in Midigo as Calvary sinks deeper on the log
The Yumbe based Calvary who claimed the FUFA Big League title on the last match day last season is yet to get a win in the highest level of men's domestic football competition. Seated at the bottom of the log, Calvary has registered 9 losses and 3 draws (against Maroons in Luzira, then against defeding champions Vipers SC and Mbarara City FC at home) in 12 games played.