Kitara FC have obtained a significant increase forward of their CAF Confederation Cup marketing campaign after the Authorities of Uganda, by way of State Minister for Sports activities Hon. Peter Ogwang, granted the membership permission to make use of Hoima Metropolis Stadium for his or her continental house matches.
The announcement was made throughout celebrations following Kitara FC’s triumph within the 2025/26 Stanbic Uganda Cup, the place Minister Ogwang formally offered the trophy to the membership.
The Royals secured their place in subsequent season’s CAF Confederation Cup after defeating 2-1 within the Uganda Cup closing finally month.
Addressing jubilant supporters, Ogwang hailed Kitara’s achievement and the importance of the trophy.
“That is the oldest cup competitors in Uganda, and it goes to the youngsters of Kabalega who received the competitors,” Ogwang mentioned.
“They’ve requested me formally; they need to hand you, as a daughter of Kabalega, this cup in order that we admire the position of the youngsters of Kabalega.”
The minister additionally reaffirmed the federal government’s dedication to supporting Kitara FC’s participation in continental soccer.
“I’ve additionally dedicated in your behalf, on behalf of presidency, that they will play soccer on the continental stage,” Ogwang acknowledged.
“We can give them a facility come September to host a global sport right here in Hoima Metropolis. We will give them Hoima Metropolis Stadium.”
The event comes as welcome information for the Royals and soccer followers throughout the Bunyoro sub-region, who’ve lengthy awaited the chance to observe continental membership soccer in Hoima.
The approval follows ongoing authorities efforts to enhance sports activities infrastructure within the oil metropolis and throughout the nation.
For Kitara FC, internet hosting CAF Confederation Cup matches in Hoima will enable the membership to play nearer to its passionate fan base slightly than in search of another venue elsewhere in Uganda. The transfer is anticipated to supply a big house benefit because the Royals put together for the beginning of their CAF Confederation Cup marketing campaign.
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