Sports 15 May 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Fufa Big League Showdown: Blacks Power and Kigezi Homeboyz Vie for Promotion
The Fufa Big League title race intensifies this weekend as league leaders Blacks Power face a crucial away match against Kigezi Homeboyz in Kabale. Both teams are fighting for a single promotion slot to the Uganda Premier League, with the outcome of this fixture potentially deciding their fate. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/sports/soccer/blacks-power-kigezi-clash-in-title-defining-battle-5458848
The Fufa Big League is entering a decisive phase as Blacks Power and Kigezi Homeboyz prepare for a high-stakes encounter this weekend. The match, held in Kabale, could very well determine which team secures a coveted promotion spot to the Uganda Premier League.
Blacks Power currently leads the standings with 51 points. A victory this weekend would guarantee their promotion, while a draw might also be sufficient depending on the result of Paidha Black Angels’ match against Onduparaka.
For Kigezi Homeboyz, the situation is critical. Having suffered consecutive away defeats, they must win this match by at least two goals to overcome Blacks Power’s head-to-head advantage from their previous 1-0 loss in Lira. Their coach, Sadiq Ssempijja, like his counterpart at Blacks Power, Michael Lukyamuzi, emphasized the need for focus, describing each remaining game as a “final.”
The race for promotion also involves third-placed Kataka, who are on 44 points and face Kiyinda Boys. Kiyinda boasts a potent striker in Jimmy Ndalambi, who has scored 15 goals this season, and they still hold a mathematical chance of breaking into the promotion spots.
Other crucial fixtures include Bunyaruguru United hosting Iganga United as they aim to stay in contention, while teams in the lower half continue their fight for survival.
This weekend’s Fufa Big League fixtures are set to bring considerable drama as the season draws to a close. All eyes will be on Kabale for the direct clash between the league’s top contenders.