KAMPALA – FUFA has instructed the Uganda Premier League to withhold funds from clubs whose Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) lack the required qualifications.
As per Circular No. 1171, all Club CEOs in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League were mandated to possess a FAMACO II certificate starting from Januar usey 1, 2024.
Out of the 16 teams in the league, only ten have CEOs meeting the stipulated qualifications, including:
Joseph Mutaka – BUL FC
Simon Njuba – Vipers SC
Anisha Muhoozi – KCCA FC
Ashiraf Miiro – Express FC
Allan Munaaba – URA FC
Arnold Akankwasa – Mbarara City FC
Sula Kamoga – Wakiso Giants FC
Rodrick Muhumuza – Maroons FC
Joshua Atugonza – Kitara FC
Jonathan Okorotum – NEC FC
Sports Club Villa, Busoga United FC, Arua Hill SC, Gaddafi FC, UPDF FC, and Soltilo Bright Stars FC were identified by FUFA as not having compliant CEOs.
These clubs are required to appoint qualified personnel as CEOs and designate them as principal signatories to their respective club bank accounts by January 31, 2024.
Failure to comply will result in the denial of funds from the Uganda Premier League related to the sale of league rights.
It’s important to note that FUFA has already conducted the 1st and 2nd editions of the Football Administration and Management Course (FAMACO) Level II to address the requirements outlined in Circular No. 1171.
