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HISTORIC AGM MOMENT for Ugandan football 🇺🇬
At the 13th Annual General Meeting of the FUFA Super League Limited (FSLL) today in Hoima City, Chairman Dr. Arinaitwe Rugyendo delivered an address marking what he called "a truly historic moment" for our league.
Here's the full breakdown.
The headline news: for the very first time in the history of football administration in this country, Government has extended a direct subvention in support of UPL clubs.
As the Chairman put it: "This is not a small thing. It is a turning point, and it deserves to be marked and celebrated as such."
On behalf of the Board, Secretariat, Clubs and everyone who has laboured to build this league, the Chairman thanked FUFA, the Government of Uganda and every stakeholder who walked this journey with them — calling it "the fruit of years of engagement, patience and quiet persistence."
Why does this matter beyond the money itself? The Chairman was clear: this subvention is a "stamp of pedigree" on the league. It tells the country — and the region — that the UPL is now recognised at the highest level as serious, credible and strategically important.
And here's the real economic logic behind it: sponsors and investors take their cue from the confidence Government places in an institution. When the State stands behind a league, private capital follows with far greater ease and far less hesitation.
This milestone also signals something deeper — that public confidence in how the league is administered has grown. Reforms in governance, club licensing, financial discipline and professional administration have been noticed, and trusted.
That trust, the Chairman said, should translate into real fortunes for clubs: better sponsorship deals, stronger broadcast value, and a more attractive product for every partner wanting to associate with Ugandan football.
But then came the warning, delivered plainly: "I appeal to every club, every Chairman and every Chief Executive in this room: do not abuse the Government subvention."
Funds must go toward club administration, player development, facilities and staff welfare — nothing else.
Here's the incentive on the table: the Chairman revealed he has "it on good authority" that if clubs show discipline, transparency and good behaviour with this money, the support will MORE THAN DOUBLE in the years ahead.
His words on this were striking: "Let that possibility be the standard against which every shilling is spent... Let us not be the generation that closes a door that took over a decade to open."
The meeting paused for a special moment of gratitude — a full standing ovation, with loud applause, for the Government of Uganda, the Ministry of Education and Sports, the National Council of Sports, and everyone who worked to make this intervention real.
Top of the thank-you list: Her Excellency Maama Janet Museveni, Minister of Education and Sports, who the Chairman said "personally took interest in the plight of our league and personally ordered this intervention." Without her, he said, this day wouldn't exist.
Chief Guest Dr. Dennis Mugimba was also singled out as "a key cog in this wheel of fortune," having worked tirelessly behind the scenes to move this support from idea to reality. The room gave him applause "in our usual style."
Hon. Peter Ogwang, State Minister for Sports, was thanked for personally and unreservedly voicing the league's concerns before Government and in Cabinet at every opportunity he found.
The National Council of Sports leadership — Chairman Mr. Ambrose Tashobya and General Secretary Dr. Bernard Ogwel — were also honoured for their tireless, patient work in securing the first subvention of its kind in Ugandan football history.
One outstanding appeal: since the funds go directly to the 18 clubs, FSLL is pushing Government to also consider the "19th club" — the UPL Secretariat and UPL SACCO — which remain under-resourced. This request is already in writing before ministry officials.
On governance: the league highlighted improved Secretariat staffing and welfare, capacity-building for admin staff, coaches and referees (via FAMACO), progress on club licensing, and a newly appointed in-house lawyer, Ms. Mercy Keinembabazi, handling all contracts and legal instruments.
On the pitch: Vipers SC clinched the League title. Kitara FC won the Uganda Cup and earned a CAF Confederation Cup spot, progressing to the next round. Referee standards and match organisation both improved this season, alongside continued vigilance against match-fixing.
On marketing: the department has been strengthened with seasoned sports marketer Mr. Saddam Bulaga, who has already lined up promising prospects with a potential coffee partner, a ministry, a beverage company and a beer company.
Closing words from the Chair: "Let us go from this Annual General Meeting more united, more disciplined and more determined to build on this historic milestone."
Thank you FUFA, Government of Uganda, and every stakeholder who believed in this league.
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▶️ Remarks by Dr. Dennis Mugimba, Chief Guest at the 13th FUFA Super League Limited (FSLL) Annual General Meeting held on Saturday, 19th September 2026, in Hoima City.
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💬 ‘We use this opportunity to thank the Government, particularly the President H.E. @KagutaMuseveni and the First Lady @JanetMuseveni, who is also the Minister of Education and Sports, for the subvention that has been extended to the league. The first ever.’ - Dr. Arinaitwe Rugyendo, Board Chairman
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A collective moment at the close of the 13th FUFA Super League Limited (FSLL) Annual General Meeting in Hoima City on Saturday 19th September 2026.
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Dr Dennis Mugimba, Chief Guest
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