By James Robert Kayindi
As the Federation of Uganda Football Association (FUFA) continues to restructure the Uganda Premier League (UPL), Kajjansi based side Lweza Football Club has been caught in the cross hairs of the campaign.
It should be noted that the local football governing body set new terms and conditions for all the 16teams in the UPL if they are to play any soccer in the top flight next season.
It’s these new tight terms and conditions that Lweza are yet to fully fulfill that have led to their relegation to the FUFA Big League effectively immediately.
In a letter written by the FUFA CEO Edgar Watson, Lweza were informed of following key notes that they need to tackle if they are to keep their place in the top flight. “I write with regret to inform you that your club in reference has not fulfilled licensing requirements 2015/16. Kindly refere to circular no, 1020 dated 24th June 2015 (FUFA/C/006/15); July 14th 2015 (FCC/Registration/13/07/2015), July 30th 2015 (Circular No. 1027) and July 30th 2015 (FUFA/Licensing/30/07/15). According to the FUFA Licensing Committee, your club did not provide the requirements in order to grant you the 2015/16 license.”
Lweza Football Club missed out on the following;
– Administration (CEO and Coach Service contracts)
– Finance (Budget for the season, Bank Statement and source of funds for 2015/16 season)
– Sporting (U-17 Youth team and a list of senior players with allocated shirt numbers)
– Infrastructure (Stadium proof of ownership or lease/control, Identity proof and address of the club and History, Samples of full Home and away playing kits).
The same letter continues to highlight the consequences that Lweza are likely to face. Nonetheless, the Kajjansi Boys have been given two days (today &tomorrow) to sort themselves out before it’s too late.
“According to the FUFA licensing Regulations, the consequence of this is for your club to be relegated to the FUFA Big league where a similar process shall be undertaken but with different (milder) parameters. However, you have been granted a grace period of up to Friday, 7th August 2015 to appeal in case there is need before close of business at 5 p.m. Please observe the requirements for lodging in an appeal in line with the FUFA statues,” the letter further states.
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