Uganda Premier League champions to earn $1.5m as FUFA increases prize money

The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) will increase prize money for the Uganda Premier League from the next financial year, with the champions set to receive 200 million Ugandan shillings ($1,538,801.60).

FUFA president Moses Hassim Magogo announced the changes during the 102nd FUFA Ordinary General Assembly, citing increased funding from the Ugandan government, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and FIFA.

Magogo said the additional revenue would allow the federation to invest more in several areas of the game, including competition prizes, refereeing and medical support for clubs.

“We have received good news recently from our sources of income, including government, CAF and FIFA. And in the budget for the next financial year, several areas of the game will see a substantial increase in the amount of money spent,” he said.

FUFA paid 735 million Ugandan shillings ($177,827.22) in cash prizes during the last financial year. That figure is expected to rise to 1.54 billion shillings ($11,848,772.32) in the next financial year.

The total prize money allocated to the Uganda Premier League will increase from 128 million ($984,833.02) to 600 million shillings ($4,616,404.80), representing a substantial boost to clubs competing in the country’s top-flight competition.

The league champions will receive 200 million shillings, up from the previous 60 million ($461,640.48), while the runners-up will earn 100 million shillings (769,400.80).

The increase is expected to provide additional financial incentives for clubs and strengthen competition in the domestic league.

Beyond the Uganda Premier League, FUFA has outlined other areas for increased investment in its next budget.

Clubs competing in the FUFA Big League will receive medical insurance cover, while referees, match delegates and federation staff are also expected to benefit from increased salaries and financial facilitation.

The planned changes form part of FUFA’s efforts to improve the organisation and development of football in Uganda through increased financial support for clubs, officials and other stakeholders.