Vipers SC president, Dr. Lawrence Mulindwa, has issued a stern warning to the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), declaring that he is ready to withdraw his club from all local competitions if the current Uganda Premier League (UPL) reforms are not reconsidered.
Vipers made headlines on Saturday after refusing to turn up for their fixture against Kitara FC at Namboole Stadium โ a decision the club described as a deliberate act of protest against what it calls โunfair and ill-conceived reformsโ introduced by FUFA.
In an interview with Vision Sports, Mulindwa launched a blistering attack on the federationโs decision to adopt a three-round league structure this season, insisting that it places an excessive financial burden on clubs already grappling with limited resources.
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He particularly questioned FUFAโs logic in resetting points between rounds, arguing that such a move undermines the integrity of the competition.
โThis format is unnecessary and burdensome. Clubs are already struggling financially, and now FUFA wants to add a third round. I will not be intimidated or bribed. If it means leaving Ugandan football, so be it,โ Mulindwa stated.
The outspoken administrator also raised red flags about other elements of the new structure, including the introduction of double-headers, changes in revenue distribution, and the handling of player contracts and data collection. He warned that sensitive player data could be exploited for unethical purposes such as betting or match-fixing.
Mulindwa further accused FUFA of neglecting its obligations to clubs, revealing that prize money from last season, which Vipers won, has still not been paid.
โEven after winning the title, the clubs have not been paid. These are the issues that need to be addressed, not unnecessary reforms,โ he added.
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Although SC Villa and NEC have opted to continue participating under protest, reports suggest that several other clubs which initially endorsed the reforms now claim they were pressured into doing so.
With tempers rising and uncertainty looming, Mulindwaโs defiance has once again ignited debate over FUFAโs leadership, transparency, and the future direction of Ugandan club football.
