The 2025/26 StarTimes Uganda Premier League begins on Friday, September 26, with six fixtures lined up across the country. While fans eagerly await the action from 12 competing teams, the spotlight will also shine on the match officials entrusted with upholding fair play and setting the tone for the new campaign.
Police vs Mbarara City (Kiira Road, 4:00pm)
Referee: Oloya William
Assistants: Nasolo Elizbarth, Mutonyi Jane
Fourth Official: Tuge Gerald
Referee Assessor: Tomusange Ali
Technical Officer: Bengo Steven
General Coordinator: Alal Eron
Express vs UPDF (Nakivubo, 8:00pm)
Referee: Kasaliirwe Lucky
Assistants: Katenya Ronald, Ongiera Immaculate
Fourth Official: Kimayo Stephen
Referee Assessor: Katabira Davis
Technical Officer: Mugerwa Yasser
General Coordinator: Kavuma Hassan
BUL vs URA (Njeru, 4:00pm)
Referee: Olem George
Assistants: Magoola Ashraf, Nantabo Lydia
Fourth Official: Semakula John
Referee Assessor: Nsubuga Faisal
Technical Officer: Mutenza Nathan
General Coordinator: Kaweesa Andrew
UPPC vs Buhimba (Bugonga, 4:00pm)
Referee: Sesemere Asadhu
Assistants: Mulindwa Hakim, Lubwama Ivan
Fourth Official: Kikabi Robert
Referee Assessor: Kubingi Margaret
Technical Officer: Kizito Lawrence
General Coordinator: Katende Jerome
Kitara vs KCCA (Hoima, 4:00pm – TV Game)
Referee: Okello Dick
Assistants: Okudra Emmanuel, Katerega Ashraf
Fourth Official: Atiku Rahman
Referee Assessor: Batte Denis
Technical Officer: Alinda Herbert Billy
General Coordinator: Gramdks Robert
Lugazi vs Calvary (Lugazi, 4:00pm)
Referee: Duula Joshua
Assistants: Musisi Brianson, Mafumu Mustafa
Fourth Official: Samba Hassan
Referee Assessor: Mashood Ssali
Technical Officer: Diego Hamis Kizza
General Coordinator: Kabaikaramu Paul
With every decision under scrutiny, this opening weekend offers referees a chance to set high standards of consistency and fairness that could define the entire season.
