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David GOMBE

Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces Soccer Membership (UPDF FC) has confirmed its new leaders forward of the 2026/27 season.

The brand new management was elected on Sunday, through the membership’s Annual Normal Assembly (AGM) at Nsereko Cultural Centre in Ntinda, Kampala.

The military aspect goals at strengthening governance, soccer improvement, and monetary sustainability.

The AGM was attended by representatives from the Federation of Uganda Soccer Associations (FUFA) and the Uganda Premier League (UPL), together with FUFA delegate Aisha Nalule and UPL Chief Govt Officer Bernard Bainamani.

Brigadier Normal Richard Karemire was elected Chairman of the membership, taking up from Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Kulu, who beforehand served as chairman and can now work because the Vice Chairman.

Lieutenant Sheldon Turyamureeba is the Chief Govt Officer, changing Lance Corporal Walter Mambo.

In the meantime, the membership’s Board of Administrators includes Lieutenant Muhereza, representing the Particular Forces Command on behalf of Colonel Gilbert Owamagyezi; Colonel Robert Ngabirano, representing the Air Drive; Main Kategaya; Captain Phionah Kanohire; Captain Lutwama; and Captain Katongole, who represents the followers.

Addressing the newly elected management, Brig Gen Karemire referred to as for teamwork and innovation in mobilising sources to assist the membership’s three groups.

“We should work collectively as one unit to safe extra funding and strengthen all our groups,” he stated.

On his half, the outgoing CEO, Lance Corporal Mambo hailed UPDF management for the chance rendered to him and wished the brand new management the success.

“I thank the Military management for entrusting me with this duty, which enabled me to achieve precious expertise in soccer administration and management,” he stated.

UPDF at present has three groups that are UPDF FC, UPDF Girls FC, and the UPDF Underneath-17 staff.

The membership leaders resolved to speculate extra in recruiting high quality gamers, retaining key expertise, and strengthening squads throughout all groups.

UPDF additionally dedicated to enhancing youth improvement by way of its junior constructions, creating a transparent pathway for younger gamers to progress into senior soccer. The technique is meant to scale back reliance on exterior signings whereas nurturing expertise from throughout the membership’s ranks.

The brand new management construction plans to have a aggressive males’s staff whereas UPDF Girls FC will proceed its development and improvement.

To deal with funding gaps, UPDF FC plans to increase partnerships and appeal to new sponsors.

The AGM additional emphasised industrial development and branding, with plans to boost fan engagement, strengthen assist networks, and mobilise assist from UPDF personnel and the broader group.

Final season, UPDF FC beneath the stewardship of coach Alex Gitta, completed with 22 factors as they overcame relegation.