Match-Fixing Scandal

The Uganda Premier League is presently called the StarTimes Uganda Premier League, for sponsorship reasons and was established in 1968. Uganda have always fared badly in the African Cup of Nations so the main scope of setting up the Premier League was to try and improve the quality in the clubs and football in general.

Unfortunately, in the past Uganda has suffered the consequences of match-fixing and, in 2003, the League’s most successful club SC Villa beat Akol FC 22-0, winning the title to rivals Express on goal difference. The scandal tainted Ugandan football to the core and attendances started dwindling and have never really recovered.

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SC Villa has won the league title 16 times but the present champions are Vipers SC. There are 16 competing teams in the Ugandan Premier League vying for the top prize, up from 10 in 1982, when the League was trimmed and renamed the Super Ten.

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Stadium capacities are low compared to other African countries, with the largest being the Muteesa II Stadium in the capital Kampala and which seats 20,200. The stadium belongs to Express. Only 1 other stadium, Nakivubo Stadium accommodates over 10,000 - 15,000 to be precise, where SC Villa play.

Success for individual Ugandan players has been rare but David Obua did manage a stint with Scottish Premier League side Hearts between 2008 and 2012. Talent is hard to find but the revival of the Ugandan Premier League has ensured some stability within the ranks and there is hope that budding youngsters flourish both locally and internationally.

In recent weeks the Ugandan National Team has qualified for the African Cup of Nations, thanks to the leadership of experienced Serbian coach Milutin Sredojević. The team has been dubbed as “The Immortals” and expectations are running high to contest a successful competition.

How to Improve Ugandan Football

With over half the matches played in the 2018-19 Ugandan Premier League, KCCA FC have a healthy lead over second-placed Vipers, who are the current champions. Soccer fans can follow this link to find sports bet and casino offers, which are currently updated.

The key to increasing the popularity of the Ugandan Premier League is to motivate the players to perform for the love of their club and the potential of being called up for the National Team, which is the ultimate honour for the sacrifice expended. Rewards are also important to entice the players to stay with their clubs so good sponsorships have to outweigh the ugly probability of earning money through bribes. Unless corruption is cut from the roots there will be little comfort for the Association and supporters so an all-round effort is required to eradicate it for good.