FUFA has announced a massive increase in prize money for the StarTimes Uganda Premier League, raising the total pool to Shs600 million for the upcoming financial year. The announcement was made by FUFA President Moses Hassim Magogo during the 102nd FUFA Ordinary General Assembly, citing improved funding from government, CAF and FIFA. The champions will now receive Shs200 million, up from Shs60 million, while the runners-up will take home Shs100 million. This move is the biggest financial shake-up in the league's history and signals a new era of investment in Ugandan club football. The increase is part of a broader FUFA budget overhaul that also includes medical insurance for Big League clubs, better referee salaries and higher staff facilitation.
The prize money jump is the talk of Kampala, with many asking whether the cash injection will finally close the gap between local giants and the richer East African leagues. The Shs1.54 billion total FUFA payout for the next financial year is more than double the Shs735 million spent in the previous year, showing a clear intent to reward excellence and professionalism at the top level. The FUFA Big League clubs also benefit from new medical cover, a move long demanded by lower-tier tacticians.
- Total Uganda Premier League prize money: Shs600 million (up from Shs128 million)
- Champions' prize: Shs200 million (up from Shs60 million)
- Runners-up prize: Shs100 million
- Total FUFA budget payout: Shs1.54 billion (up from Shs735 million)
- Additional benefits: Medical insurance for FUFA Big League clubs, increased referee and staff salaries
The financial boost is expected to raise competition standards and player motivation across the StarTimes Uganda Premier League, as clubs prepare for the 2026/27 season with renewed ambition and financial backing from the federation.
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