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David GOMBE
Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces Soccer Membership (UPDF FC) has confirmed its new leaders ahead of the 2026/27 season.
The model new administration was elected on Sunday, by means of the membership’s Annual Regular Meeting (AGM) at Nsereko Cultural Centre in Ntinda, Kampala.
The army facet targets at strengthening governance, soccer enchancment, and financial sustainability.
The AGM was attended by representatives from the Federation of Uganda Soccer Associations (FUFA) and the Uganda Premier League (UPL), along with FUFA delegate Aisha Nalule and UPL Chief Govt Officer Bernard Bainamani.
Brigadier Regular Richard Karemire was elected Chairman of the membership, taking on from Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Kulu, who beforehand served as chairman and might now work as a result of the Vice Chairman.
Lieutenant Sheldon Turyamureeba is the Chief Govt Officer, altering Lance Corporal Walter Mambo.
Within the meantime, the membership’s Board of Directors contains Lieutenant Muhereza, representing the Explicit Forces Command on behalf of Colonel Gilbert Owamagyezi; Colonel Robert Ngabirano, representing the Air Drive; Principal Kategaya; Captain Phionah Kanohire; Captain Lutwama; and Captain Katongole, who represents the followers.
Addressing the newly elected administration, Brig Gen Karemire known as for teamwork and innovation in mobilising sources to help the membership’s three teams.
“We must always work collectively as one unit to secure additional funding and strengthen all our teams,” he said.
On his half, the outgoing CEO, Lance Corporal Mambo hailed UPDF administration for the prospect rendered to him and wished the model new administration the success.
“I thank the Army administration for entrusting me with this obligation, which enabled me to realize treasured experience in soccer administration and administration,” he said.
UPDF at current has three teams which are UPDF FC, UPDF Women FC, and the UPDF Beneath-17 employees.
The membership leaders resolved to take a position additional in recruiting prime quality avid gamers, retaining key experience, and strengthening squads all through all teams.
UPDF moreover devoted to enhancing youth enchancment by the use of its junior constructions, making a clear pathway for youthful avid gamers to progress into senior soccer. The approach is supposed to reduce reliance on exterior signings whereas nurturing experience from all through the membership’s ranks.
The model new administration building plans to have a aggressive males’s employees whereas UPDF Women FC will proceed its growth and enchancment.
To cope with funding gaps, UPDF FC plans to extend partnerships and attraction to new sponsors.
The AGM extra emphasised industrial growth and branding, with plans to spice up fan engagement, strengthen help networks, and mobilise help from UPDF personnel and the broader group.
Closing season, UPDF FC beneath the stewardship of coach Alex Gitta, accomplished with 22 components as they overcame relegation.
