The FUFA Super 8 Tournament is back for 2023, with MTN Uganda and Nile Special coming on board as sponsors.
The competition, which serves as a precursor for StarTimes Uganda Premier League teams ahead of the new season, was relaunched on Wednesday morning in a press briefing held at FUFA Complex.
After being held in 2018 and 2019, there was a halt for the subsequent years due to the outbreak and effects of COVID-19.
However, the tournament is back with a fresh lease of life, thanks to the support of the new sponsors.
“We are excited to have this tournament returning and most importantly, with new energy given the arrival of MTN and Nile Breweries as sponsors,” said FUFA EXCO member Rogers Byamukama.
“Expect a better competition than the previous editions given the changes made including the playing format that will give an opportunity to every team to play at least three games.”
“Each of the 8 teams taking part in this year’s Super 8 Tournament will be guaranteed to play three games including classification matches. This serves as good preparation for teams before the start of the new season,” he added.
The 2023 edition of the FUFA Super 8 Tournament will feature the top eight teams from last season’s StarTimes Uganda Premier League. The teams are:
- Vipers SC
- SC Villa
- KCCA FC
- URA FC
- BUL FC
- Wakiso Giants
- Arua Hill SC
- Maroons FC
The tournament will be played in a knockout format, with the winners of the quarterfinals advancing to the semifinals.
The winners of the semifinals will then meet in the final, which will be played at a neutral ground.
The FUFA Super 8 Tournament is expected to be played between August 4 and 18, 2023.
Full Draw
Round 1 (Quarter finals)
- SC Villa v Maroons FC
- KCCA FC v Wakiso Giants FC
- BUL FC v Vipers
- URA FC v Arua Hill SC
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