Kigezi Homeboyz Football Club from Kabale District in southwestern Uganda has avoided relegation from the FUFA Big League after securing a crucial 1-0 victory against MYDA FC.
The decisive goal was scored by Joseph Seremba in a tense and hotly contested encounter held at the Kigezi Homeboyz Al-Madinah Stadium in Kabale Municipality on Saturday. Seremba was named Player of the season.
With this victory, Kigezi Homeboyz concluded the season with 33 points from 28 matches, ensuring their stay in the second-tier league.
Head coach Denis Tushabe described the match as a “do-or-die” affair, with both teams needing a win to stay afloat.
“It wasn’t an easy game. We’ve won 1-0. Congratulations to the boys, but most importantly, we thank the fans who came in large numbers and lifted the team’s morale. Without them, I don’t think we would have made it,” Tushabe said.
He added that the club is now focused on strengthening the squad ahead of the next season.
Meanwhile, MYDA FC, along with former Uganda Premier League sides Arua Hill and Busoga United, has been relegated to the regional league, the third tier of Ugandan football.
Despite registering a commanding 10-0 win away to fellow relegated side Booma FC at Masindi Stadium on the final match day, Arua Hill failed to secure survival.
In West Nile, Calvary FC were crowned FUFA Big League champions after edging Paidha Black Angels 1-0 in a rain-disrupted West Nile derby at Midigo Primary School grounds in Yumbe. Calvary finished the season with 52 points.
Elsewhere in Mbale City, Gaddafi FC defeated Kataka FC 3-0 on a waterlogged pitch following a heavy downpour before kickoff. Congolese import Jonathan Mbula, captain Thomas Kakaire, and Frank Kalanda found the net for Gaddafi, who wrapped up the season with 50 points.
At Barthelomeo Grounds in Kiwenda, Kiyinda Boys played out a goalless draw with Buhimba United Saints, both teams finishing on 50 points.
In a goal-filled clash in Ntungamo, Kaaro Karungi triumphed 6-3 over Ntugasaze at the Kyamate Playground.
Calvary FC will officially be crowned 2024–2025 FUFA Big League champions on Sunday, 22nd June 2025, in Yumbe.
