David GOMBE
The Uganda Premier League Secretariat has responded to Vipers Sports Club’s decision and statements regarding their refusal to play in the earlier scheduled double header against Kitara FC.
In the statement released by UPL on Wednesday 9th October, they revealed that they remain committed to fostering an open and collaborative relationship with Vipers SC.
“The ongoing league season began with the participation and support of fifteen registered clubs, each embracing the new competition reforms after thoughtful and inclusive consultations apart from Vipers Sports Club. The Football Association and UPL Secretariat remain committed to fostering an open and collaborative relationship with Vipers SC, and will continue reaching out in good faith to work together toward the shared goals and bright future of Ugandan Football.”
UPL also confirmed payment of Shs110m prize money to Vipers SC
“The Secretariat confirms that Vipers SC received a total of UGX 110 million within the past three months as part of its legitimate earnings, inclusive of UGX 60 million for winning the 2024/2025 SUPL title.”
UPL also clarified on the recent adjustment to the two-year contract threshold stating that the reform was adopted through a collective club decision aimed at balancing player welfare with club investment sustainability, a principle widely practiced in other football jurisdictions.
The UPL secretariat also stated that it considers all the league football clubs as valuable stakeholders because they all have the same shares and voting rights in the company. This is contrary to the statement made by Vipers that considers fellow league teams as ‘small clubs’.
The Secretariat also confirmed that the double header arrangement is not mandatory and It is a flexible scheduling mechanism between any two willing clubs, designed to enhance fan engagement, media visibility and matchday excitement.
The secretariat concluded by assuring the football fraternity and all stakeholders that the 2025/26 season will proceed as planned, guided by fairness, integrity and the shared vision of elevating Uganda’s football.
