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Final Day FUFA Big League Drama: Five clubs sight UPL Promotion, five battle relegation

by Jeremiah Mugalu
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The 2024โ€“2025 FUFA Big League is set for a grandstand finish on Saturday, June 21, as five clubs go head-to-head for just three promotion spots to next seasonโ€™s Uganda Premier League (UPL) while another five fight desperately to avoid relegation.

Promotion Battle: Five Chasing Three

At the top of the table, Calvary and Buhimba United Saints both lead with 49 points, needing just a point each to secure their UPL tickets.

However, theyโ€™re not safe yet with Gaddafi (47 pts), Blacks Power (46 pts), and Paidha Black Angels (46 pts) breathing down their necks.

The fixture list has done no favours, itโ€™s fire across the board.

  • Calvary vs Paidha Black Angelsโ€จA West Nile derby in Yumbe where both sides have everything to play for. Calvary only needs a draw to seal promotion, while Paidha must win and hope other results go their way.
  • Kiyinda Boys vs Buhimba United Saintsโ€จKiyinda will be playing for pride in Kiwenda, while Buhimba seeks at least a point to book their top-flight debut.
  • Blacks Power vs Busoga Unitedโ€จIn Lira, Blacks Power must win and hope for slip-ups above. Busoga, on the other hand, is fighting to stay in the division.
  • Kataka vs Gaddafiโ€จGaddafi heads to Mbale knowing that three points could punch their return ticket to the UPL.

Relegation Fight: One game to save it all

While Booma is already confirmed relegated, five other clubs are locked in a tense battle to avoid joining them

  • MYDA (32 pts)
  • Kaaro Karungi (31 pts)
  • Kigezi Home Boyz (30 pts)
  • Busoga United (30 pts)
  • Arua Hill (29 pts)

Final day matchups could decide fates in dramatic fashion

  • Kigezi Home Boyz vs MYDA: A direct relegation shootout in Kabale.
  • Kaaro Karungi vs Ntugasaze:โ€จA home fixture in Ntungamo, where Kaaro must win to stand a chance.
  • Arua Hill vs Boomaโ€จArua must defeat already-relegated Booma in Masindi and pray that other results favour them.
  • Blacks Power vs Busoga United:โ€จBusoga is in a must-win situation but theyโ€™re up against a promotion hopeful.

With Wakiso Giants, Soltilo Bright Stars and Mbale Heroes already relegated from the UPL, three of these Big League sides will take their places.

A new trophy awaits the champions on Saturday, capping off a campaign defined by unpredictability and resilience.

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