After ten years within the FUFA Massive League, Kataka Soccer Membership have lastly earned promotion again to the Uganda Premier League following a decisive 2-0 victory over Soltilo Brilliant Stars on the ultimate day of the 2025/26 season.

The Mbale Metropolis-based facet sealed their top-flight return on Saturday at Espresso Stadium in Bugolobi, the place targets from Ali Ssentamu and Usama Khayemba ensured Kataka claimed the three factors they desperately wanted to finish their promotion mission.

Ssentamu opened the scoring from the penalty spot earlier than Khayemba added a second-half strike to spark celebrations among the many travelling followers and gamers as Godfrey “Toldo” Awachango’s facet confirmed their place amongst Uganda’s soccer elite for the 2026/27 season.

Kataka change into the fourth and ultimate crew to safe promotion from the FUFA Massive League this season, becoming a member of Blacks Energy, Kigezi Residence Boyz and Ntugasaze within the Uganda Premier League.

The dramatic ultimate day additionally confirmed Blacks Energy as league champions. The Lira Metropolis outfit secured the 2025/26 FUFA Massive League title after taking part in out a goalless draw in opposition to Onduparaka at AbaBet GreenLight Stadium in Arua.

Elsewhere, CATDA defeated already-promoted Kigezi Residence Boyz 1-0 in Kabale, whereas Ntugasaze rounded off their profitable marketing campaign with a commanding 3-0 victory over Kiyinda Boys. James Jarieko scored twice earlier than Kawanguzi added the third purpose.

In Mbale, already relegated Mbale Heroes suffered a heavy 6-2 defeat to Iganga United, whereas Kaaro Karungi edged Bunyaruguru United 1-0 in Kasese. Younger Elephant Academy additionally ended the season on a excessive with a 4-0 win over Wakiso Giants.

The season concluded with 4 golf equipment dropping to the regional leagues. Mbale Heroes, Soltilo Brilliant Stars, Wakiso Giants and Nebbi Central have been all relegated.

In the meantime, the official crowning ceremony for champions Blacks Energy is scheduled to happen in Lira on Sunday morning.

For Kataka, nonetheless, the largest celebration belongs to them. After a decade of striving, heartbreak and close to misses within the second tier, the Mbale membership has lastly reclaimed its place within the Uganda Premier League.

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