The Federation of Uganda Football Association (FUFA) has nullified the 2019/2020 Uganda Cup.
The was confirmed through a circular posted on the federation’s official website concerning the status of Football in the country.
Last season’s Uganda Cup had reached it’s round of 16 stage before all football activities were stopped due to the Coronavirus which causes COVID-19.
Despite FUFA earlier communicating they the Cup would be completed, it has now come out to announce that due to current situation, it has been declared null and void.
The other key communications regarding the status of Football in Uganda
Star Times Uganda Premier League (1st Division)
-Kick off of the 2020/2021 season is postponed from Saturday 17th October 2020 to Friday 20th November 2020.
-The Club Licensing exercise has been extended to 15th October 2020 to enable the process of planning and release of fixtures by Tuesday 20th October 2020.
-The player registration period is extended by 4 weeks to 19th October 2020.
Play offs for season 2019/2020
-Play offs for the 2nd Division (FBL) 3rd Division (FRL), and the FUFA Women Elite League (FWEL), will be organised at the FUFA Technical Centre Njeru.
-Fixtures to be released by the Competitions Directorate.
-Only players holding licenses for 2019/2020 are eligible for play offs.
-A player who has expressed interest to transfer or has transferred to another club, such a player shall not be eligible to play in matches involving the two clubs.
Other Leagues and Competitions
Club Licensing and player registration will continue to conclusion.
The player registration period is extended by 4 weeks to 19th October 2020.
Further guidance will be given on fixtures and kick off dates.
