It’s FINALLY done, Express FC are StarTimes Uganda Premier League champions for the 7th time in the club’s history following FUFA’s pronouncement on the league cancellation.

In a statement shared on all FUFA’s official social media platforms on 29th June 2021 the federation stated that due to the current Covid-19 pandemic the league couldn’t be concluded hence the invoking of the league’s competitions rules which allows for the league to be cancelled if 75% of the games have been played.

“Article 18 (ii) of Fufa’s competition rules on failure to complete the league due to force majeure states that “where all the clubs in the league have completed the first round fixtures but less than 75% league games have been played, the table standings at the end of the first round shall be considered as the final table standing of the league.”

As it stands the league was 83% played, Express FC will also represent Uganda on the continent in the CAF Champions League which will also be the first time in 26 years having last featured in 1995 when they reached the semi finals of the showpiece.

Head coach Wassa Bbosa called the pronouncement a huge step in the club’s history.

“I am beyond overjoyed with this achievement, I think we totally deserved it, the boys put in 200% from day one so I’m happy we won the title, As a former player at the club this means alot however i want to appreciate the management, technical team and players, they surely deserve it and i can’t wait to celebrate with them” He ecstatically stated.

For the club Chairman Mr. Kiryowa Kiwanuka, this has been a long time coming, he adds that finally the Red Eagle is soaring higher.

“Well what can I say, the team has done a fantastic job, I couldn’t have asked for more. At the start of this season I told everyone this season was going to be different, low and behold it is but the hard work begins now, we have to plan better on playing on the continent and also prepare for next season, this is just the beginning”.

Wasswa Bbosa joins the list of former players to win the league with the club as manager.

Tap to register as a member of the 2020/2021 UPL champions: https://expressfc.co.ug/register/