Centenary Bank signed a one-year partnership worth Shs204 million to become the official banking partner of the Uganda Premier League for the 2026/27 season on Monday.
The deal announced at Mapeera House includes Shs100 million cash for league operations, Shs100 million in-kind media promotion and Shs4 million for end-of-season player awards.
The bank's Gonza Pay platform will also serve as the official digital ticketing partner for the competition.
UPL Board chairman Dr Arinaitwe Rugyendo called it a landmark deal as the first indigenous bank to partner the league in its history.
Managing director Godfrey Byekwaso said the partnership reflects the bank's belief in football's power to unite communities and inspire young people.
FUFA welcomed the investment as the league seeks stronger commercial appeal and professional management.
Attention now turns to midweek fixtures where NEC FC travel to Rwamwanja on Wednesday to face newly promoted Kigezi Homeboys.
The second-placed side remain unbeaten with 11 points from five matches and will look to maintain their early title push.
Kigezi Homeboys will be under interim coach Kefa Kisala following Joseph Mutyaba's departure after defeat to Hoima City.
Police FC host SC Villa at Kira Road today with goalkeeper David Lukwago returning from international duty.
On Thursday Express FC host UPDF at Nakivubo, Kataka welcome Vipers SC at Bukedea and URA FC face Entebbe UPPC at Nakivubo.
Key fixtures this week
- Wednesday: Kigezi Homeboys vs NEC FC (Rwamwanja)
- Tuesday: Police FC vs SC Villa (Kira Road)
- Thursday: Express FC vs UPDF (Nakivubo)
- Thursday: Kataka vs Vipers SC (Bukedea)
- Thursday: URA FC vs Entebbe UPPC (Nakivubo)
Partnership breakdown
- Shs100 million cash for league operations
- Shs100 million in-kind media promotion
- Shs4 million player awards
- Gonza Pay official ticketing platform
Source: Uganda Observer
