The Platinum Football Fans Association Uganda Limited has thrown its weight behind FUFA president Moses Magogo’s push for a new financing model that favors institutional sponsorship of community clubs over outright ownership of teams.
The group believes the approach can professionalize grassroots football, protect club identities, and unlock steadier growth pathways across the domestic game.
Addressing journalists at Papyrus Terrace in Kampala, association chairman Sultan Hakim Kivumbi said redirecting institutional resources toward community-rooted clubs would strengthen local football ecosystems without eroding the clubs’ cultural ownership.
He cited partnerships like the Uganda Revenue Authority’s backing of Kitara FC as practical examples of how structured support can inject stability while preserving community control.
Beyond finances, the fans’ body argued that predictable funding frameworks can unlock stronger youth pathways and long-term planning, allowing clubs to invest in academies, coaching structures, and basic infrastructure.
The association also renewed its pledge to champion the domestic game, calling on supporters across the country to show up consistently for league, youth, and women’s football to sustain momentum on and off the pitch.
Kivumbi further pointed to the tightening title picture in the Uganda Premier League as evidence of growing competitiveness. With Vipers SC leading on 36 points and a three-team chase locked on 30, he said the league’s balance has elevated interest and stakes.
In the same breath, he urged the Federation of Uganda Football Associations to promptly set a date for the outstanding Kitara FC vs Vipers FC fixture, stressing that clearing the backlog is vital to preserve sporting integrity in the title run-in.
