SC Villa’s culture of secrecy and Kitara FC’s radical openness reveal two flawed extremes in football management, highlighting the need for strategic transparency that builds trust, attracts investment, and strengthens club sustainability.
Ugandan football is in decline as SC Villa, KCCA FC, Express FC and Vipers SC shape the league’s future. Here’s how leadership failures are hurting the game.
The Church has long emphasized social justice and community empowerment. It is, therefore, only fitting that Catholic institutions take deliberate steps to support businesses run by Catholics.
So, what ordinary football enthusiasts don’t realize is that the continued ambiguity of Magogo’s situation is costing Fufa potential football sponsorships and partnerships. What serious company would wish to associate with an entity whose leader has questionable moral and integrity character?
Indeed, Kiryowa’s reign had the Red Eagles win the 2021 league title, albeit in the boardroom, but it heralded the start of a new era of silverware contention. I believe it is not too late for Kiryowa to fully bounce back at Express and lead its revival. He has the class, aura, and acumen to make it happen. The ball is in his court.
Additionally, with the sanctions invoked, the FUFA president cannot fly to represent the federation for any official assignment. This would cost the country important opportunities to leverage or even negotiate for opportunities from FIFA, CAF and other related entities.