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Buwambo United Clinch First Buganda Region League Title, Eye Promotion

From AllAfrica Uganda · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Buwambo United FC secured their first Buganda Region League title by defeating Simba/UWA 1-0.
  • The victory qualifies Buwambo United for the FUFA Big League promotion playoffs.
  • Sponsor Betika Uganda pledged additional funding to support the team's promotion push.

Buwambo United FC has been crowned champions of the FUFA Buganda Region League, clinching their first-ever title after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Simba/Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) at Buwambo Grounds. Midfielder Abubakar Kalungi scored the decisive goal, sparking jubilant celebrations among the capacity crowd.

This championship marks a significant achievement for Buwambo United, who have consistently vied for the title over the past three seasons. Their triumph this year is a culmination of persistent effort, finishing the campaign with an impressive 67 points from 29 matches.

The victory not only brings regional glory but also secures Buwambo United a coveted spot in the FUFA Big League promotion playoffs. They are set to face Kampala Region League champions Blackstars FC in a two-legged tie for a chance to ascend to Uganda's second-tier football division.

Winning the first-ever Buganda Region League title means everything to this community. The players and technical team have worked tirelessly throughout the season, but our focus now shifts to the promotion playoffs because we want to complete the journey to the Big League.

— Douglas SsenkomaClub Chief Executive Officer, reflecting on the title win and the team's future ambitions.

Club CEO Douglas Ssenkoma highlighted the win as a testament to the dedication of the players, technical staff, and supporters. "Winning the first-ever Buganda Region League title means everything to this community," he stated, emphasizing that the team's focus now shifts to the upcoming playoffs.

Supporting their promotion aspirations, club sponsor Betika Uganda announced an additional shs6 million investment for the team's playoff preparations. This funding extends the company's season-long support, which has included financial aid, equipment, and kits. Betika Marketing Lead Desire Akanduhura expressed pleasure in seeing their investment yield success and pledged continued backing as Buwambo United aims for promotion to the FUFA Big League.

The company was pleased to see its investment contribute to the club's success and pledged continued support as Buwambo United pursue promotion.

— Desire AkanduhuraBetika Marketing Lead, commenting on the sponsor's commitment to the team's promotion campaign.
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Originally published by AllAfrica Uganda in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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