As the Uganda Premier League (UPL) 2024/25 season gains momentum, the battle for supremacy intensifies with Match-Day 16 and 17 promising mouthwatering fixtures, intense rivalries, and pivotal encounters that could shape the title race and survival battle. With top teams jostling for position and relegation-threatened sides fighting tooth and nail, the upcoming matches are nothing short of a litmus test for resilience and ambition.
Match-Day 16: A Clash of Titans and Redemption Hunts
The action kicks off on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, with an exciting showdown between Wakiso Giants FC and SC Villa in Wakiso at 4:00 PM. SC Villa, Uganda’s most decorated club, will be eager to assert dominance, but Wakiso Giants, unpredictable and ambitious, could prove a thorn in their side. Later in the night, Vipers SC welcomes URA FC to Kitende at 7:00 PM, on Sanyuka Prime in what promises to be an electrifying encounter. With URA FC’s lethal attack and Vipers SC’s unyielding home form, fans can expect nothing short of fireworks.
On Wednesday, February 12, newly promoted Lugazi FC faces a stern test against Police FC at Najjembe, while Maroons FC lock horns with Soltilo Bright Stars in Luzira. Under the Nakivubo floodlights, Express FC takes on BUL FC in a fixture steeped in history and rivalry, where pride and three points will be on the line.
The curtain falls on Match-Day 16 on Thursday, February 13, with Mbale Heroes hosting Mbarara City FC, while UPDF FC takes on Kitara FC in Bombo at 4:00 PM. The day’s climax will be a thrilling contest between NEC FC and KCCA FC , a match where both teams will look to reinforce their title credentials.
Match-Day 17: Rivalries Renewed, Stakes Heightened
As the dust settles from midweek battles, the league roars back to life on Saturday, February 15, with the country’s most historic football rivalry—SC Villa vs. Express FC at Luzira (4:00 PM, Sanyuka Prime). When these two giants meet, form and statistics are thrown out the window, as pride and bragging rights take center stage. Later in the evening, URA FC will challenge Maroons FC at Nakivubo in a clash expected to be fiercely contested.
Sunday, February 16, sees three simultaneous kick-offs at 3:00 PM: Lugazi FC hosts Wakiso Giants in Najjembe, BUL FC squares off against Mbale Heroes at Nakivubo, and Police FC battles NEC FC in Kavumba. However, the spotlight will be on the night fixture, where KCCA FC faces a daunting test against table leaders Vipers SC at Lugogo 7:00 PM. This match is expected to have title implications, with both sides desperate for maximum points.
Finally, Monday, February 17, wraps up the match week with Kitara FC clashing with Soltilo Bright Stars at Butema, while Mbarara City FC hosts UPDF FC in Mbarara at 4:00 PM.
The Battle Lines Are Drawn
With the title race tightening and the relegation dogfight intensifying, every point matters. The teams must remember that “a bird at hand is worth two in the bush”—squandered opportunities could prove costly in the long run. Likewise, as the great African proverb states, “When the drums beat, the warriors must dance.” The stage is set, the stakes are high, and as the UPL unfolds, only the strongest will rise to the occasion.
Catch the Action Live
Fans can follow all the drama on Sanyuka Prime and FUFA TV, ensuring that no moment of excitement is missed. Buckle up, because the StarTimes Uganda Premier League is about to enter a decisive phase—where champions are made and dreams are shattered!
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