David GOMBE
Football fans across Uganda are gearing up for the much-anticipated return of top-tier football, as the StarTimes Uganda Premier League (UPL) kicks off its 2024 / 2025 season. The new season promises to deliver exceptional football action, with 16 elite teams competing for the prestigious league title.
The season opener will feature a clash between two of Uganda’s football powerhouses, KCCA FC and URA FC.
The match will take place at KCCA’s home ground, and kick-off is scheduled for 7:00 PM. Football enthusiasts can catch all the live action on Sanyuka Prime on all StarTimes platforms including StarTimes ON, a mobile App that streams live TV.
The StarTimes UPL has continued to grow in stature, attracting both local and international attention. This season’s competition will feature a blend of established clubs and regional clubs like Mbale Heroes, Lugazi FC, on top of Bunyoro Kingdom giants, Kitara FC, and first class stadiums like Nakivubo, Namboole and Kitara’s new home ground, setting the stage for thrilling matches and intense rivalries.
As the 2024 / 2025 season unfolds, fans can expect a display of exceptional footballing skill, tactical brilliance, and passionate support from all corners of the country.
“As part of StarTimes’ ongoing commitment to bringing Ugandan football to a wider audience and promote local productions, the league’s matches will be broadcast live on Sanyuka Prime and FUFA TV to make it easy for Ugandans follow their favorite teams conveniently,” said Isma Lule, Marketing Director at StarTimes.
“StarTimes UPL matches will also be available live on smart phones via the StarTimes ON App and Ugandans who are in areas with electricity challenges, StarTimes solar has a package that comes with all StarTimes TV channels including all the sports content,” added Isma.
About Sanyuka Prime
Sanyuka Prime is a male-interest local television channel on StarTimes’ platforms, channel number 251 on antenna decoder and 238 on satellite. Sanyuka Prime is a flagship channel for StarTimes UPL broadcast and more male skewed content like movies, live sports shows, betting and family men show dubbed ‘Ssegwanga’ and Fan zone.
