Forwards Bruno Bunyaga and Ronald Andabati are some of the players who have benefited from the double licensing rule that was introduced by FUFA last month.
The rule allows young players to be registered with two clubs, one in the Uganda Premier League and one in the lower leagues. This gives them the opportunity to play more often and develop their careers.
On Sunday, the URA FC duo were part of the Kiyinda Boys team that lost 3-1 to Kyetume in the FUFA Big League. Bunyaga scored Kiyinda’s consolation goal.
After the match, URA released a statement saying that the two players are back at the club and are in line to feature against Soltilo Bright Stars in the Uganda Premier League on Thursday.
With the @OfficialFUFA double licensing rule now in place, our players Ronald Andabati and @BrunoBunyaga11 featured for Kiyinda Boys in the @FUFABigLeague as they lost 3-1 against @kyetumeFc at Nakisunga Saza ground yesterday. Bunyaga scored Kiyinda's consolation in the match.… pic.twitter.com/AkK8AOzm0i
— URA Football Club (@URAFC_Official) September 25, 2023
Several other clubs in both the Uganda Premier League and the FUFA Big League have also used the double licensing rule this season.
FUFA has revealed that a club can register up to five players with a double license. Secondary owners (the team that has acquired a duo-licensed player) must reveal all acquired double-licensed players on match day.
Secondary owners of double players are expected to field these players for at least 70% of their matches.
A double license is issued for a minimum of half a season and automatically expires at the beginning of the next player registration window unless renewed.
Renewal is only permitted to the same secondary club within a season. Foreign players are not eligible for double licensing.
Not all clubs have been supportive of the double licensing rule. However, it is clear that the rule is giving young players more opportunities to play and develop their careers.
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