FUFA Suspends Controversial New League Format

FUFA has confirmed that the Uganda Premier League will return to the old format. The development was confirmed on Saturday after a meeting between FUFA, the Uganda Premier League secretariat and clubs.

FUFA President Moses Magogo revealed that after a series of meetings and discussions, it has been agreed that the top-flight league reverts to the old format.

Read communication from FUFA below;

FUFA Executive Committee suspends new format of the 2025/2026 StarTimes Uganda Premier League season

The FUFA Executive Committee has taken a decision to suspend the format of the 2025/2026 StarTimes Uganda Premier League season after consultations with the UPL clubs, league sponsors and the Uganda Premier League Board.
Rule 14:4-12 of the FUFA Competition Rules 2025 will now not apply for this season.
The suspension will allow stakeholders more time to understand the new UPL reforms through various forms of sensitisation.