Summary:
- The StarTimes Uganda Premier League is reaching its climax with SC Villa, Vipers, Bul, and Kitara contending for the title. StarTimes, the league’s main sponsor, is airing key matches live on multiple channels, showcasing its commitment to Ugandan football. The competition is fierce, with each team vying for victory and the chance to make history in their respective regions.
KAMPALA, (Examiner) – Uganda’s highly esteemed men’s football league, the StarTimes Uganda Premier League, is poised to crown its champion this Saturday. The 2023/2024 season has been a nail-biter, with SC Villa, Vipers, Bul, and Kitara all vying for the coveted title.
SC Villa and Vipers SC find themselves in familiar territory, reminiscent of last season where SC Villa narrowly missed out on the championship after a 1-0 defeat to URA FC at Wankulukuku, while Vipers secured victory against Busoga at St. Mary’s Stadium to clinch the title.
The top four contenders have everything to play for: Vipers aims to defend their title, SC Villa Jogo seeks to end a 20-year trophy drought, BUL FC eyes its inaugural gold medal, and Kitara hopes for slip-ups from the top three to seize the opportunity. Kitara would need a win against Jinja outfit Gaddafi FC to claim the title in such a scenario. This season’s excitement is heightened as the title race could lead to three different regions of Uganda: Buganda, Busoga, or Bunyoro.
Bruce Augus, StarTimes CEO, expressed pride in StarTimes’ role as the premier sponsor and promoter of Ugandan football. Augus emphasized StarTimes’ commitment to supporting local content and talent, citing football as a premium product of Uganda that provides employment and global exposure to numerous youths.
StarTimes has allocated three channels to broadcast live matches and provide timely updates from various stadiums. Key matchups such as NEC FC vs. SC Villa will be live on Sanyuka Prime, the Busoga Derby between BusogaFC and BUL FC will air on FUFA TV, and defending champions Vipers SC vs. Mbarara City FC will be broadcast for free on BBS Telefayina. All matches will kick off at 3 PM, and StarTimes subscribers across all bouquets can enjoy the action live.
As the official title and broadcast sponsor of the Uganda Premier League, StarTimes secured the copyright for ten football seasons starting from the 2028/2029 season. Through its flagship local sports channel, Sanyuka Prime, StarTimes has made history by televising 145 league matches live in a single season, setting a new standard for televised sports in Uganda.
Sanyuka Prime, exclusively available on StarTimes platforms, features StarTimes UPL, selected Bundesliga matches, popular movies, and other sports content from around the globe. Viewers can tune in to Sanyuka Prime on Channel 251 and 238 on antenna and satellite decoders, respectively.
