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David GOMBE
Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces Soccer Membership (UPDF FC) has confirmed its new leaders forward of the 2026/27 season.
The brand new management was elected on Sunday, throughout the membership’s Annual Normal Assembly (AGM) at Nsereko Cultural Centre in Ntinda, Kampala.
The military aspect goals at strengthening governance, soccer improvement, and monetary sustainability.
The AGM was attended by representatives from the Federation of Uganda Soccer Associations (FUFA) and the Uganda Premier League (UPL), together with FUFA delegate Aisha Nalule and UPL Chief Govt Officer Bernard Bainamani.
Brigadier Normal Richard Karemire was elected Chairman of the membership, taking up from Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Kulu, who beforehand served as chairman and can now work because the Vice Chairman.
Lieutenant Sheldon Turyamureeba is the Chief Govt Officer, changing Lance Corporal Walter Mambo.
In the meantime, the membership’s Board of Administrators includes Lieutenant Muhereza, representing the Particular Forces Command on behalf of Colonel Gilbert Owamagyezi; Colonel Robert Ngabirano, representing the Air Power; Main Kategaya; Captain Phionah Kanohire; Captain Lutwama; and Captain Katongole, who represents the followers.
Addressing the newly elected management, Brig Gen Karemire referred to as for teamwork and innovation in mobilising assets to help the membership’s three groups.
“We should work collectively as one unit to safe extra funding and strengthen all our groups,” he stated.
On his half, the outgoing CEO, Lance Corporal Mambo hailed UPDF management for the chance rendered to him and wished the brand new management the success.
“I thank the Military management for entrusting me with this duty, which enabled me to realize beneficial expertise in soccer administration and management,” he stated.
UPDF at the moment has three groups that are UPDF FC, UPDF Girls FC, and the UPDF Underneath-17 group.
The membership leaders resolved to take a position extra in recruiting high quality gamers, retaining key expertise, and strengthening squads throughout all groups.
UPDF additionally dedicated to enhancing youth improvement by way of its junior buildings, creating a transparent pathway for younger gamers to progress into senior soccer. The technique is meant to cut back reliance on exterior signings whereas nurturing expertise from inside the membership’s ranks.
The brand new management construction plans to have a aggressive males’s group whereas UPDF Girls FC will proceed its progress and improvement.
To handle funding gaps, UPDF FC plans to broaden partnerships and appeal to new sponsors.
The AGM additional emphasised industrial progress and branding, with plans to reinforce fan engagement, strengthen help networks, and mobilise help from UPDF personnel and the broader neighborhood.
Final season, UPDF FC underneath the stewardship of coach Alex Gitta, completed with 22 factors as they overcame relegation.
