FUFA Circular No. 1119: Guidance on Resumption of football activities

The FUFA Executive Committee made key decisions regarding the following football competitions and events based on the prevailing COVID-19 status.

In a circular No. 1119, signed by the Deputy CEO – Football Decolas Kiiza Hantali, FUFA issued guidance on resumption of football activities in the country, in particular, the FUFA Competitions.

1. Star Times Uganda Premier League (1^st Division):

• Kick off of the 2020/2021 season is postponed from Saturday 17^th October 2020 to Friday 20^th November 2020.
• The Club Licensing exercise has been extended to 15^th October 2020 to enable the process of planning and release of fixtures by Tuesday 20^th October 2020.
• The player registration period is extended by 4 weeks to 19^th October 2020.

• Stanbic Uganda Cup 46^th Edition (2019/2020):

• There will be no further action of the Stanbic Uganda Cup 46^th Edition. FUFA and the sponsor will soon announce the sponsorship details.

• Play offs for season 2019/2020:

• Play offs for the 2^nd Division (FBL) 3^rd Division (FRL), and the FUFA Women Elite League (FWEL), will be organised at the FUFA Technical Centre Njeru.
• Fixtures to be released by the Competitions Directorate.
• Only players holding licenses for 2019/2020 are eligible for play offs.
• A player who has expressed interest to transfer or has transferred to another club, such a player shall not be eligible to play in matches involving the two clubs.

• Other Leagues and Competitions:

• Club Licensing and player registration will continue to conclusion.
• The player registration period is extended by 4 weeks to 19^th October 2020.
• Further guidance will be given on fixtures and kick off dates.