David GOMBE
StarTimes Uganda Premier League second round begins on Thursday, 9 February 2023 this time round with huge expectations and most notably with night games.
As opposed to the previous seasons, the second part of 2022/2023 season will draw fans closer to the game by offering them engagement touch points such vote your Team of the Week, Star of the Week and Fantasy League.
Comparing the last three years, the league is steady becoming a platform for companies to connect with audiences. MTN, Pilsner, Plascon, Hima Cement, CHINT, Bet Sure among the many brands currently associated with the league property.
The kick off time remains at 2PM for early kickoff, 4PM and 8PM for evening and night games respectively. Sanyuka Prime will remain the lead channel for the league alongside FUFA TV. All StarTimes customers will enjoy the games irrespective of the bouquet.
The night games are set to be held at St.Mary’s Stadium in Kitende and the MTN Omondi Stadium in Lugogo.
The race for the title is hot as 5 teams are title contenders that is Vipers, KCCA FC, SC Villa, BUL FC and Wakiso Giants hence second round slogan “The Race is ON, It’s all about the title.”
KCCA FC are currently top of the Uganda Premier league log with 29 points they garnered in the first round while BUL FC and Vipers are second and third with 27 points respectively.
Wakiso Giants will welcome leaders KCCA FC on Thursday, 9th February at the Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium. On the same day, Busoga United will host Maroons FC.
Other games:
Friday, 10th February
•BUL FC Vs Blacks Power
Saturday, 11th February
•Express FC Vs UPDF FC
•Onduparaka FC Vs URA FC
•Gaddafi Vs SC Villa