[wordads]

David GOMBE

Uganda Premier League aspect Kitara FC and Maroons have confirmed that they’re at present engaged on areas required for enhancements at their residence venues.

Kitara had their Royals Park Butema rejected by the FUFA Licensing committee resulting from a bumpy and uneven taking part in floor, lack of signage and Insufficient dressing room lockers in addition to lack amenities of comfort have been among the causes given for rejection.

Of their assertion, the Stanbic Uganda Cup champions confirmed that they’ve already responded to FUFA’s inspection report on their beloved Royals Park Butema.

“Kitara FC acknowledges receipt of the FUFA Stadium Inspection Report for Royals Park Butema.
The Membership appreciates FUFA’s dedication to sustaining excessive stadium requirements and needs to guarantee its supporters and stakeholders that every one recognized areas requiring enchancment are already being addressed. We stay dedicated to making sure that Royals Park Butema totally complies with the required requirements and stay up for welcoming our followers again to an improved facility.” Reads the assertion

In the meantime, Maroons have additionally confirmed upgrades on their Luzira Prisons Floor. FUFA revealed among the causes for rejection that are; the sphere of play requires normal turf upkeep, the drainage channels throughout the stadium are uncovered, dressing rooms are in poor state, venue has now media working space amongst others

Maroons response to the rejection of the venue

“Maroons FC has taken be aware of the communication from the Federation of Uganda Soccer Associations (FUFA) relating to stadiums that didn’t meet the Membership Licensing necessities for the 2026/27 season. The Membership confirms that the stadium is at present present process renovation works. We’re assured that these upgrades shall be accomplished in time for the beginning of the league season, enabling the venue to completely adjust to all FUFA requirements. Maroons FC respects the licensing course of and stays totally dedicated to fulfilling each side of FUFA’s Membership Licensing necessities. The continued renovations are progressing steadily, and we’re working carefully with all related stakeholders to make sure our residence floor is prepared and authorised forward of the brand new season.
Maroons Soccer Membership reassures its supporters, companions, and the soccer fraternity that this momentary state of affairs is not going to have an effect on our general preparations. We attraction to our followers to stay calm and constructive as we concentrate on the thrilling soccer calendar forward.”

In the meantime, Maroons FC will tackle SC Villa within the FUFA Tremendous 8 match, which begins commences on Saturday, 1st August 2026 at MTN Omondi Stadium whereas Kitara FC will battle with Entebbe UPPC at Hamz Stadium the next day.