Proline, Gaddafi to battle for final UPL slot

Proline Football Club will lock horns with Gaddafi FC in the final of the 2021 FUFA Big League promotional play-offs final on Tuesday, 17th August behind closed doors.

In the semifinals, Proline FC had to come from a goal down to overcome resilient Blacks Power FC in the StarTimes FUFA Big League playoff game played on Sunday.

Blacks Power FC had taken the lead through Paul Eria Emokori but Proline staged a comeback to score two goals in the second half. Brian Mato and Brian Umony netted a goal apiece.

Gaddafi FC kept their dreams of earning promotion to the StarTimes Uganda Premier League after overcoming Nyamityobora FC in the other playoffs semifinal.

A dominant display from the Soldier Boys saw them outclass their counterparts, earning a comfortable 4-0 win.

Striker Ronald Bithum Nsumbiano led the way for Gaddafi FC scoring a brace while Mark Bamukyaye and James Otim added on the score sheet.

The final will be played on Tuesday at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru (12pm).

The winner will be the 16th club that will play in Uganda’s top tier league next season, the 2021/22 Uganda Premier League. They will join Tooro United FC and Arua Hill Sports to be promoted from the Big League.

The release of the StarTimes Uganda Premier League fixtures has been set for 20th September 2021.

The official pre-season tournament (Pilsner Super 8 tournament) will be held from 15th to 30th September 2021.

The 2021/22 Uganda Premier League season is expected to kick off on 15th October 2021.

MYDA, Kitara FC and Kyetume are the three clubs that got relegated from the UPL last season.