The 2025/26 FUFA Big League season reached an explosive climax on Saturday, June 6, 2026, as Matchday 30 delivered high-stakes drama, confirming four promotions to the Uganda Premier League and four painful relegations to the regional third-tier leagues.
Entering the final day under immense pressure, Blacks Power FC secured a crucial 0-0 draw away against Onduparaka FC at the Green Light Stadium.
The hard-fought point pushed them to 55 points, sealing the league title and an immediate return to the top flight.
Joining the champions in the Uganda Premier League next season are:-
Ntugasaze FC (53 pts). The side secured a dominant 3-0 away win against Kiyinda Boys FC to lock down second place.
Kataka FC (51 pts). Kataka delivered under pressure with a comprehensive 2-0 away victory against Soltilo Bright Stars FC to secure third.
Kigezi Homeboyz FC (51 pts). Despite a tense 1-0 home loss to CATDA FC, they edged out Paidha Black Angels SC on goal difference (+14 vs +10) to miraculously claim the final promotion spot.
The Heartbreak: Four Teams relegated
At the bottom of the table, the fight for survival was ruthless. Deflections, point deductions, and final-day collapses sealed the fate of four clubs heading to the regional leagues next season:
Nebbi Central FC (34 pts) suffered a narrow 1-0 home defeat to Paidha Black Angels SC, cementing their spot in the red zone.
Soltilo Bright Stars FC (32 pts) were unable to find answers at the Bugolobi Coffee Ground, falling 2-0 to Kataka FC.
Wakiso Giants FC (31 pts) experienced a bruising 4-0 thrashing away at Elephants Park by Young Elephant Academy FC.
Mbale Heroes FC (17 pts) who were relegated long before the final whistle, had their brutal season ended with a heavy 2-6 home thrashing by Iganga United FC at the Mbale City Stadium.
Mbale Heroes FC, Wakiso Giants FC, and Soltilo Bright Stars FC) were actually relegated from the top tier a year prior. The trio spent the 2025/26 season in the FUFA Big League, where they unfortunately suffered a second consecutive relegation down to the third-tier regional leagues.
