Mbale derby to roll season as FUFA releases Big League fixtures

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FOOTBALL Mbale derby to roll season as FUFA releases Big League fixtures

Fred Mwambu • 15:48 - 05.09.2023

The league will comprise fifteen teams and will run from Thursday, 21st September to Sunday 19th May 2024.

The 2023/24 StarTimes FUFA Big League season will kick off on Thursday, 21st September, FUFA has confirmed.

The league will comprise fifteen teams and will run concurrently with the Uganda Premier League and climax on Sunday 19th May 2024.

Unlike last season, the 2023/24 league will be played mainly on Thursdays and Sundays but will stretch to other days because of the television schedule.

Booma FC and Jinja North United will kick off the season on September 21st at the Masindi Stadium.

The highlight of matchday one will be the eagerly awaited derby as Mbale Heroes host Kataka at the Mbale City Stadium.

The top three teams at the end of the season will be promoted directly to the top flight, while the bottom four will be relegated.

StarTimes FUFA Big League – Matchday 1 fixtures

Thursday 21, September

Booma FC vs Jinja North United - Masindi Stadium

Sunday 24th, September

Ndejje University FC vs Kaaro Karungi FC - Arena of Vision, Ndejje

Calvary FC vs Kigezi Home Boyz FC Midigo P/S Grd- Yumbe

Blacks Power FC vs Onduparaka FC - Akiibua Stadium, Lira

Kyetume FC vs Kiyinda Boys FC - Nakisunga Ssaza Grounds, Kyetume

Monday 25th, September

Police FC vs Young Elephant FC - Kavumba Recreation Centre

Tuesday 26th, September

Mbale Heroes FC vs Kataka FC - Mbale Municipal Stadium

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