SHACK League Committee memebrs in the course of the season three launch.

The stage is about for the third version of SHACK League set to kick off on September 28 at Legends grounds in Lugogo. Not like final season, which was cut up into teams, this yr’s version will undertake a full round-robin format that includes 20 groups.

Both sides will play a complete 19 matches, with about two fixtures scheduled each matchday and the champions set to be topped after ther grand finale on MD8 set for twenty eighth June.

Throughout a press briefing right this moment, league Technical Director Joseph Luate urged all St Henry’s School Kitovu alumni to get entangled: “This league is for everybody. It’s extra than simply soccer it’s about previous buddies coming collectively to create new recollections.”

The league will preserve its signature 7-a-side format, with six outfield gamers and a goalkeeper on the pitch. To advertise inclusivity, groups will likely be allowed an additional feminine participant on the pitch.

“The switch market is open till 24 hours earlier than Matchday One,” Luate mentioned. “Groups are free to signal gamers from completely different cohorts, although eligibility stays restricted to SHACK alumni. Nevertheless, feminine gamers might be signed from outdoors the alumni community within the spirit of our theme previous buddies, new recollections. We imagine this cross-player sample will foster precious networking alternatives.”

Among the many groups gearing up for the brand new season is Apeta Kings, who received final season’s Butolwa Cup and completed fourth in the primary league. Their workforce supervisor, Bukulu Denis Paul, promised a fierce marketing campaign this time spherical.

“The opening day goes to be a baptism of fireside,” Bukulu mentioned. “We now have arrange a residential camp to get the gamers in high form. We have been initially primarily based at Kenlon Resort, however after the league’s venue moved to Legends, we relocated to Protea to be nearer.”

He revealed that accidents hampered their efficiency final season, with key gamers like striker Byoleko Robert present process an eye fixed operation, defender Kiberu Tom and the captain each sidelined mid-season. “We’re additionally anticipating reinforcements, together with Mutyaba Robert who has been away from the nation and is about to affix us on Saturday,” Bukulu added. “With the standard and preparations we’ve had, I imagine we will be very aggressive this season.”

This season’s opener can even be headlined by the Kaba hitmaker, Kapeke.