2021–22 FUFA Big League

The 2022–23 FUFA Big League was a season of second division football in Uganda.

FUFA Big League
Season2021–22
ChampionsBlacks Power
PromotedBlacks Power
Maroons
Matches played110
Goals scored310 (2.82 per match)

This season, FUFA changed the format of the Big League to 12 teams in one group because of the failure to complete the regional leagues as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Eight teams were promoted from regional leagues this season so the competition could return to 16 teams.[1]

The league resumed in October 2021 without Water FC, who failed licensing requirements, and the league went ahead with 11 teams.[2]

Lira-based Blacks Power won the Big League title after defeating Luweero United 2–1 on the last match day. Kataka led the league entering the final match day but not even secure promotion. Kyetume defeated Kataka 3–2 on the final match day to move above them in the table. With Maroons 5–0 win over relegated Nyamityobora moving Maroons into second, Kataka fell to fourth place. Proline were also relegated after having a bye in the final round, which allowed Ndejje University to move above them with a 5–0 win over Kitara.[3]

Kyetume was later denied promotion for failing to meet licensing requirements, and was relegated to the third division.

League Table

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Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
1 Blacks Power (P, C) 20 11 6 3 34 17 +17 39 Promotion to the 2022–23 Uganda Premier League
2 Maroons (P) 20 11 5 4 35 18 +17 38
3 Kyetume (R) 20 11 4 5 45 23 +22 37 Relegated after failing promotion criteria
4 Kataka 20 10 6 4 35 20 +15 36
5 Calvary 20 8 5 7 23 19 +4 29
6 Kitara 20 7 6 7 31 42 −11 27
7 Ndejje University 20 7 5 8 28 24 +4 26
8 Luweero United 20 7 4 9 21 25 −4 25
9 Proline (R) 20 7 4 9 25 32 −7 25 Relegation
10 MYDA (R) 20 2 5 13 17 38 −21 11
11 Nyamityobora FC (R) 20 1 6 13 16 52 −36 9
Source: [1] [2]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated

References

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  1. ^ "Twelve teams to compete in the 2021/22 FUFA Big League". The Independent. 1 July 2021.
  2. ^ "FUFA Big League to resume next month". October 28, 2021.
  3. ^ "Blacks Power, Maroons, Kyetume promoted to Uganda Premier League". The Independent. 29 April 2022.