Proline proprietor and CAF Instructor Mujib Kasule has joined the growing chorus of Uganda Premier League (UPL) stakeholders criticizing the recently proposed league reforms, describing them as unfair and likely to create more problems than they solve.
Speaking on the ongoing debate involving the change of league format, Kasule said the new format threatens the league on multiple fronts.
“I think the new reforms in the Uganda Premier League are not fair. They don’t solve anything, but they are going to cause more problems on all fronts, financially, technically, the football on the ground, player fitness and matches and all that,” he said.
Kasule called for unity among the clubs, urging them not to outright reject the changes but to collectively engage FUFA in meaningful dialogue.
“For me, I think the clubs should join hands and not to reject, but to say no to this situation. Have a discussion with FUFA and let FUFA know that the reforms they’re suggesting are not the right solutions to the problems that the League has,” he added.
The remarks highlight the growing tension between FUFA and clubs like Vipers, SC Villa, KCCA and Lugazi who have raised concerns over the three-phase league structure, revenue-sharing rules, player registration requirements, and the resetting of points after the first phase.
While FUFA claims the reforms are intended to improve competitiveness and commercial viability, clubs argue the changes could destabilize the league financially and logistically.
With major teams now openly questioning the proposals, including two-time champions Vipers and SC Villa, FUFA faces mounting pressure to reconsider the format or convene an inclusive stakeholder forum to address the concerns before the start of the 2025-26 season.
