FUFA competition directorate accused of double standards as Amus College threatens boycott over MYDA FC venue change

By Emmanuel Sekago

Questions are mounting over what stakeholders describe as double standards by the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Competition Directorate following the decision to shift MYDA FC’s home fixture in the FUFA Big League Promotional Playoffs from Kongunga Township Primary School Playground in Bukedea to Wera Institute Grounds in Amuria.

The controversy has prompted Amus College FC to threaten withdrawal from the promotional playoffs unless FUFA reverses the decision and restores the return leg fixture to MYDA FC’s licensed home venue in Kongunga.

According to a circular referenced FUFA/COMP/PROMFBL/1/6/2026 and signed by Competition Director Shawn Mubiru, seen by wallnetnews digital MYDA FC will host the second leg of the FUFA Big League Promotional Playoff against Amus College FC at Wera Institute Grounds in Amuria.

The development has left football stakeholders in the Teso and North Eastern regions questioning the basis upon which FUFA arrived at the decision.

For the entire 2025/2026 North East Regional League season, MYDA FC hosted its home matches at Kongunga Township Primary School Playground in Bukedea, a venue that had been approved through the FUFA licensing process.

The same venue was also used by MYDA FC during the 2024/2025 FUFA Big League season, raising concerns about why the club has suddenly been allocated a different home ground for such a crucial fixture.

Stakeholders argue that if Kongunga Township Primary School Playground met the licensing requirements throughout the season, there should be clear justification from FUFA explaining why the venue is now deemed unsuitable for the promotional playoffs.

The issue has reignited debate about consistency in the application of FUFA regulations, particularly those governing club licensing and match venues.

Under FUFA Club Licensing Regulations, every club must possess a valid FUFA Club License and all match venues must be inspected and classified in accordance with the FUFA Stadium Classification Regulations.

Article 19 of the Infrastructure Criteria relating to stadium requirements states that a club must have a stadium available to host football matches for its participating teams and must provide proof of ownership or a valid agreement with the stadium owner authorizing use of the facility for at least one season.

The regulations further state that the stadium submitted by the applicant must meet the minimum requirements established by FUFA and remain subject to official decisions by the federation.

Stakeholders are therefore asking whether MYDA FC’s license application was based on Kongunga Township Primary School Playground and, if so, what changed between the regular season and the promotional playoffs.

“If Kongunga was approved and licensed by FUFA from the first round up to the end of the regional league season, on what grounds has the federation decided to move this important fixture to Amuria?” one football administrator questioned.

Others have argued that changing venues at such a late stage could potentially affect sporting integrity, fan access, and the home advantage earned by clubs throughout the season.

Amus College FC officials have reportedly expressed concerns about the venue change and have threatened not to honor the fixture unless it is returned to Kongunga Township Primary School Playground.

Meanwhile, MYDA FC supporters in Kongunga have voiced frustration over the decision, saying they feel abandoned despite supporting the club throughout the season.

“We have supported MYDA FC throughout the entire campaign here in Kongunga. All their home games have been played here. Why should the most important match of the season suddenly be taken away from us?” one supporter told WallnetNews Digital.

Another fan called upon FUFA to urgently reconsider the decision.

“We are bitter because this is our team and our home ground. FUFA should rectify this matter immediately. We want the MYDA FC versus Amus College FC return leg played in Kongunga, not Amuria,” the supporter said.

The controversy now places pressure on FUFA to publicly explain the circumstances surrounding the venue change and clarify whether the decision complies with its own licensing and competition regulations.

With the promotional playoffs carrying significant implications for advancement into the FUFA Big League, stakeholders insist that transparency, consistency, and equal application of the rules must remain paramount.

As both clubs and supporters await further communication from the federation, many believe a clear explanation from FUFA could help address growing concerns and avoid unnecessary tensions ahead of one of the most important fixtures of the season.