{"id":10854,"date":"2026-10-20T09:38:07","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T06:38:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ug\/temps\/?p=10854"},"modified":"2026-10-20T09:38:08","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T06:38:08","slug":"blacks-power-kitara-hoima-stadium-exit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ug\/temps\/blacks-power-kitara-hoima-stadium-exit\/","title":{"rendered":"Blacks Power and Kitara Face Hoima Stadium Exit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Blacks Power\u2019s URA fixture is postponed as Hoima Stadium access changes leave the club and Kitara seeking clarity over home venues.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blacks Power and Kitara face uncertainty over their home league venues after reported changes to access arrangements at Hoima City Stadium. The consequence is the postponement of Blacks Power\u2019s Uganda Premier League meeting with URA, scheduled for Tuesday, 20th October 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kawowo Sports reports<\/a> that both clubs must seek alternatives following the cancellation of stadium agreements. Blacks Power have communicated their position, while Kitara had not issued a statement when Kawowo published its report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The development raises questions about fixtures, supporters and the relationship between Uganda\u2019s international ambitions and domestic football.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Blacks Power Cannot Host URA<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

URA\u2019s postponement notice<\/a> confirms that the league secretariat communicated the cancellation of Blacks Power\u2019s stadium agreement for the first round of the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to that notice, the reason given was to reserve Hoima City Stadium exclusively for international matches. Blacks Power are seeking another home ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

URA says revised arrangements will come from the league authorities. Supporters should await a confirmed date and venue before making travel plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a postponement, rather than a result awarded to either side. Neither club\u2019s announcement establishes a replacement fixture date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Situation at a Glance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Issue<\/strong><\/td>Current position<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Blacks Power vs URA<\/td>Postponed<\/td><\/tr>
Original date<\/td>20 October 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Original venue<\/td>Hoima City Stadium<\/td><\/tr>
Replacement arrangements<\/td>Awaiting official communication<\/td><\/tr>
Kitara\u2019s next league home<\/td>Awaiting confirmation<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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An exterior view of Hoima City Stadium, one of Uganda\u2019s key venues in the preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. Credit: John Batanudde<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Why Both Clubs Had Turned to Hoima<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The background extends beyond this week\u2019s announcement. FUFA\u2019s July licensing decisions identified Royals Park Butema and Ebenezer University Play Ground among venues not approved for league matches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Affected clubs were instructed to identify approved alternatives. Hoima consequently offered a solution for teams requiring suitable facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bangbet Uganda\u2019s Blacks Power vs Police preview<\/a> explained the Lira club\u2019s move to Hoima, while the Kitara vs Kigezi HomeBoyz preview<\/a> documented the Royals\u2019 home league arrangements there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Those earlier fixtures show why the latest disruption matters. Stadium access was already part of the clubs\u2019 operational planning, rather than an arrangement still awaiting its first competitive test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, July\u2019s assessment should not be presented as the final word on every ground today. FUFA subsequently published updated stadium classifications in September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Classification and Access Are Different Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

FUFA\u2019s updated list places Hoima among international stadiums. It lists Bukedea\u2019s BCS Sports Complex and Mutesa II Stadium Wankulukuku under Category One, with Royals Park Butema and Ebenezer University Ground under Category Two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A stadium appearing on that list does not establish that a particular club has secured permission to host its next league fixture there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The clubs need confirmed arrangements that satisfy the competition requirements. Availability, approval and permission to use a venue must align.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This distinction matters when assessing possible replacements. A location or familiar ground cannot become a confirmed home merely through speculation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kitara XI that started against Al Ahly at Hoima City Stadium. Credit: John Batanudde<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Where Could the Clubs Play?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Kawowo identifies Bukedea Comprehensive Sports Complex as a reported possibility for Blacks Power. For Kitara, it mentions Royals Park Butema, subject to approval, or Wankulukuku.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The report explicitly presents these possibilities as unconfirmed. They should therefore be treated as options under discussion, rather than completed relocations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For either club, the best solution must combine compliance with workable logistics. A ground that solves the immediate fixture problem may still create challenges involving transport, accommodation and supporter access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Any announcement should specify when the arrangement begins, which matches it covers and whether further approvals remain outstanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What About Kitara\u2019s Continental Matches?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

League access and continental hosting should be assessed separately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An earlier NCS announcement<\/a> approved Kitara\u2019s request to stage CAF Confederation Cup matches at Hoima, with an agreement covering the requested period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That earlier approval provides important context, but it cannot establish the status of every future fixture after this latest development. Equally, the reported restriction on domestic matches should not automatically be interpreted as cancellation of continental permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kitara supporters need communication identifying which competitions and dates are affected. Clear distinctions would prevent confusion over league and CAF commitments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Wider Question About Stadium Legacy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hoima\u2019s importance reaches beyond these two clubs. CAF confirms Uganda will co-host AFCON 2027 with Kenya and Tanzania.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bangbet Uganda\u2019s Hoima AFCON readiness analysis<\/a> examined the wider challenge of connecting stadium investment with transport, hospitality and dependable city services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The current dispute adds another question: how can international preparations coexist with predictable access for domestic football?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Protecting a major facility requires planning and maintenance. Clubs also need reliable calendars. A published usage policy could help both objectives by explaining allocation periods, maintenance windows and procedures when existing arrangements change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Without clear notice, uncertainty spreads beyond club administrators to opponents, broadcasters, match officials and supporters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Three
Blacks Power players pictured as Emmanuel Okech\u2019s goal secured a 1-0 victory over Police FC. Courtesy picture(Kawowo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

What It Means for Ugandan Supporters<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For supporters in Hoima and Bunyoro, relocation could make following Kitara more expensive or less convenient. Blacks Power followers already navigating the distance between Lira and their adopted home face another adjustment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These are potential consequences, rather than measured financial losses. No verified revenue assessment accompanied the announcement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The immediate priority is accurate information. Fans should check official club and league channels before buying travel tickets. Any revised ticket arrangements should also come directly from organisers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Why was Blacks Power against URA postponed?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

URA\u2019s notice links the postponement to the cancellation of Blacks Power\u2019s agreement to use Hoima.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Has Kitara confirmed another home stadium?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Kawowo\u2019s report did not identify a confirmed replacement announced by Kitara.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are Bukedea and Wankulukwu confirmed replacements?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

No. They were reported possibilities awaiting confirmation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Al Ahly players in training in Hoima. PHOTO: Al Ahly Media<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Verdict<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The immediate task is securing approved venues and communicating revised fixtures. The challenge is creating dependable stadium arrangements that support international events and domestic clubs alike. Hoima\u2019s value to Ugandan football will be strengthened by transparent decisions that give teams and supporters confidence about where the next match belongs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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