The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) granted pardons to Arua Hill SC and Busoga United FC and instructed the Uganda Premier League administration to include the two teams in the 2023/24 schedule.
After failing to meet the minimal conditions for a club license, FUFA ordered the UPL to remove the two clubs from next season’s schedules.
Arua Hill was unable to show that the club’s CEO is a signatory of the club account, and Busoga United was unable to show that they had a physical office address, a qualified assistant coach, or audited financial statements.
Arua Hill also failed to show that the players’ and coaches’ salaries were paid every three months.
The Arua Hill and Busoga CEOs received separate letters from the FUFA Club Licensing Committee (First Instance Body), dated August 11, 2023, informing them of the pardon.
“The FUFA club licensing committee has set aside the decision of the FIB and pardoned Busoga United on condition that the management and administration of the club undergo mentorship programs organized by FUFA at the cost of the club,” the statement reads.
