2021–22 Uganda Premier League Explained

Competition:Uganda Premier League
Season:2021–22
Continentalcup1:Champions League
Continentalcup1 Qualifiers:Vipers SC
Continentalcup2:Confederation Cup
Continentalcup2 Qualifiers:Bul FC
Matches:240
Total Goals:587
Prevseason:2020–21
Nextseason:2022–23

The 2021–22 Uganda Premier League was the 54th season of the Uganda Premier League, the top-tier football league in Uganda.

Vipers SC won the championship with four games to go, finishing 18 points above second-placed KCCA.[1] Tooro United were also confirmed relegated with four games to go.[2]

Onduparaka FC were docked two points and two goals and were made to replay their December match against KCCA after violence broke out when a penalty was awarded in the 5th minute of extra time.[3]

League Changes

Three teams were promoted from the 2020–21 FUFA Big League, which ended early due to a 42-day lockdown as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Arua Hill and Tooro United had already clinched promotion at that point and were promoted.[4] Gaddafi FC were the third team promoted after defeating Proline 2–0 in the final of a four-team playoff held in August 2021.[5]

They replaced Kyetume FC, MYDA, and Kitara, who were relegated from the 2020–21 season.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Champions Vipers Crowned.
  2. Web site: Vipers are Uganda Premier League champs. The Independnent.
  3. Web site: JUST IN: FUFA orders replay of Onduparaka vs KCCA, hosts deducted two points. 31 December 2021.
  4. Web site: Express FC declared 2020/21 Uganda Premier League Champions. Joel. Muyita. 29 June 2023. Kawowo.
  5. Web site: Gaddafi FC promoted to Uganda Premier League. 17 August 2021. Eagle Online.