The Ugandan Big League is the second tier of Ugandan football pyramid.
19-586: The concept of re-structuring Ugandan football with the creation of a new second tier league was first mooted in October 2008 by the Federation of Uganda Football Associations . The idea that was single-handedly promoted by Eng. Moses Magogo was ridiculed, resisted, and fought by everyone. Although Magogo felt abandoned but he was buoyed by the inaugural clubs that were determined to proceed. Eventually out of persistence, Magogo won one by one convert and eventually
38-542: Is Moses Hassim Magogo who succeeded Lawrence Mulindwa in August 2013. Magogo is an electrical engineer by trade and has worked for the African Development Bank. Magogo was previously the federation's vice president, in charge of administration. In 2000, while playing for Kinyara FC, Magogo started to actively participate in sports talk shows on radio. That platform endeared him to the public and by
57-588: Is Fufa Big League (d.) The National Women Football Leagues which are FUFA Women Super League (FWSL) and Elite League (FWEL)) (e.) The 8 FUFA Regional Football Associations (RFAs) (see section below) The organisation is led by the FUFA Executive Committee (EXCOM) which is advised and supported by the FUFA Standing Committees, Judicial Bodies and Secretariat. Previous presidents are as follows: The president of FUFA
76-603: Is the governing body of association football in Uganda . The association was founded in 1924, became affiliated with FIFA in 1960 and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in 1961. In 1973, FUFA went ahead and got affiliated with CECAFA . Further more, FUFA is also affiliated to Uganda Olympic Committee . FUFA is; In 1924, the Kampala Football Association (KFA) was formed and in
95-695: The StarTimes Uganda Premier League for sponsorship reasons, is the top division of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations . The league was previously known as the Uganda Super League but changed in the 2014–15 season after new management taking over. The league's roots date back to 1968 when the National First Division League was established. The genesis of club football in Uganda
114-854: The 1950s became the Uganda Football Association (UFA) . In 1967 the Uganda Football Association (UFA) was changed to the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) . FUFA is an association made up of ordinary 34 members and represented by 86 delegates at the Supreme Body called the FUFA General Assembly (GA). The members include: (a.) FUFA Special Interest Groups (consists of 8 associations) (b.) The Licensed 1st division clubs; which are Uganda Premier League Clubs and are usually 16 in number. (c.) The 2nd Division League, which
133-508: The FBL it is divided into two groups with each group being run as a league competition. However, if there are less than 17 clubs, the competition will be run as a single group league competition. The Competitions Committee set stringent standards for member clubs covering computer literacy, a sound bank account, stadia that meet FUFA standards, qualified coaches and doctors. The initial requirements for clubs included: The 16 clubs that competed in
152-640: The Super League through the regional mini leagues would be ended and replaced by promotion through the national first division league. A major objective of the initiative was to help raise the standard of football outside the Super League. The FUFA Big League (FBL) is managed by the FUFA Competitions Committee and was launched on 6 August 6, 2009. The following clubs are eligible to play in the FBL: If there are more than 16 clubs in
171-663: The first season of the FBL in 2009-10 were as follows: On 1 November 2013, it was announced that the Airtel Telecommunications company had signed a four-year contract providing a total of 400 million shillings (about 160,000 US dollars) towards funding different activities under both the FUFA Big League and the Ugandan Cup until 2016. Federation of Uganda Football Associations The Federation of Uganda Football Associations ( FUFA )
190-566: The first time in 1982 and over the next 22 years totalled 16 league titles. KCC FC and Express won the championship title in the intervening years. In 2003, football in Uganda hit its lowest ebb as SC Villa put 22 goals past Akol FC when the league title went down to goal difference with Express. This was one of the biggest scandals in Ugandan football and thereafter, there was a complete media shutdown in all matters pertaining to local football. Fans became increasingly disillusioned and deserted
209-449: The foundation for a strong national team. At the same time, the identification of players from the grassroots would be made easier and systematic. Because there were no clubs to form a league, institutions and districts were contacted to form teams. The 1968 inaugural top-flight league was composed of Prisons, Army, Coffee, Express, Jinja, Masaka, Mbarara, and Mbale. There were three institutions and four districts and one club. The league
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#1732798592379228-512: The league was passed by the FUFA Executive Committee. The new national second division league, known as the FUFA Big League (FBL) , was to cater for leading sides in the five regions. Second tier sides at that time competed at the regional level, with many of them failing to cope with advancement whenever they gained promotion to the national Super League. FUFA Competitions Committee secretary, Moses Magogo, confirmed that qualification to
247-512: The players contracting regulations and system in Uganda, negotiating and concluding the various sponsorships to football. With an assertive nature he has been a central figure in administration wrangles. Eight regional football associations administer the Regional Leagues covering the third tier of Ugandan football. Affiliated members includes Regional League clubs, schools football associations and cup competitions. Below
266-531: The regional football associations, FUFA has divided the country into 13 administrative zones, each of which encompass several district football associations. These local associations are affiliated to FUFA and manage grassroots affairs in their districts including the Fourth Division Leagues. Ugandan Premier League Confederation of African Football Ugandan Premier League The Ugandan Premier League , also known as
285-512: The stadia thus affecting the teams financially. The episode represented one of many that has plagued Ugandan football. The 2018–19 Uganda Super League was contested by 16 teams. Ndejje University FC and Nyamityobora FC were promoted after winning their FUFA Big League groups, while Paidha Black Angels were promoted after winning the FUFA Big League promotion playoffs. Some of the Kampala clubs may on occasions also play home matches at
304-451: The time he was elected the FUFA delegate for Lubaga, Magogo had created a niche as one of the most knowledgeable persons about football management. FUFA subsequently appointed him to run the Super League. Magogo is accredited for having transformed the league and football competition systems in Uganda and particularly the FUFA Big League and Regional Leagues. He is also responsible for starting
323-591: Was an idea copied from England by Balamaze Lwanga and Polycarp Kakooza. The objective was to improve Uganda's performances in the Africa Cup of Nations after disappointing results in the finals in 1962 (fourth-place finish) and 1968 (lost all three group stage matches), both held in Ethiopia. The intention was to start a Uganda National League (the forerunner of the Uganda Super League) to create
342-485: Was known as the National First Division League, and the first league champions were Prisons FC Kampala (now known as Maroons FC ). After four seasons, the political turbulence in Uganda impacted on the league. The 1972 and 1973 championships were not completed because of civil unrest. In 1974, the league became known as the National Football League and this title was used until 1982 when the league
361-399: Was trimmed to ten teams and was renamed the Super League (shortened to Super Ten in that inaugural season). The emergence of the Super League in 1982 saw the development of SC Villa as the country's leading club. Through the 1980s and a good part of the 1990s, competition between Express , KCC FC and SC Villa lit up the league and fans attended in hoards. SC Villa won the league for
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