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David GOMBE
Uganda Premier League aspect Kitara FC and Maroons have confirmed that they’re presently engaged on areas required for enhancements at their dwelling venues.
Kitara had their Royals Park Butema rejected by the FUFA Licensing committee on account of a bumpy and uneven having fun with ground, lack of signage and Inadequate dressing room lockers along with lack companies of consolation have been just a few of the causes given for rejection.
Of their assertion, the Stanbic Uganda Cup champions confirmed that they’ve already responded to FUFA’s inspection report on their beloved Royals Park Butema.
“Kitara FC acknowledges receipt of the FUFA Stadium Inspection Report for Royals Park Butema.
The Membership appreciates FUFA’s dedication to sustaining extreme stadium necessities and needs to ensure its supporters and stakeholders that all acknowledged areas requiring enchancment are already being addressed. We keep devoted to creating positive that Royals Park Butema completely complies with the required necessities and look forward to welcoming our followers once more to an improved facility.” Reads the assertion
Within the meantime, Maroons have moreover confirmed upgrades on their Luzira Prisons Ground. FUFA revealed just a few of the causes for rejection which can be; the sphere of play requires fundamental turf maintenance, the drainage channels all through the stadium are uncovered, dressing rooms are in poor state, venue has now media working house amongst others
Maroons response to the rejection of the venue
“Maroons FC has taken discover of the communication from the Federation of Uganda Soccer Associations (FUFA) referring to stadiums that didn’t meet the Membership Licensing requirements for the 2026/27 season. The Membership confirms that the stadium is presently current course of renovation works. We’re assured that these upgrades shall be achieved in time for the start of the league season, enabling the venue to completely modify to all FUFA necessities. Maroons FC respects the licensing course of and stays completely devoted to fulfilling both sides of FUFA’s Membership Licensing requirements. The persevering with renovations are progressing steadily, and we’re working intently with all associated stakeholders to ensure our dwelling ground is ready and licensed ahead of the model new season.
Maroons Soccer Membership reassures its supporters, companions, and the soccer fraternity that this momentary state of affairs gained’t impact our common preparations. We enchantment to our followers to remain calm and optimistic as we give consideration to the thrilling soccer calendar ahead.”
Within the meantime, Maroons FC will sort out SC Villa inside the FUFA Super 8 occasion, which begins commences on Saturday, 1st August 2026 at MTN Omondi Stadium whereas Kitara FC will battle with Entebbe UPPC at Hamz Stadium the subsequent day.
