Kitara FC have formally objected to the proposed venue for the 52nd Stanbic Uganda Cup final, raising concerns over fairness and competitive balance ahead of their showdown with SC Villa.
In an official communication addressed to the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), the Hoima-based club expressed dissatisfaction with the decision to stage the final at FUFA Stadium, Kadiba — a ground they argue gives their opponents a significant advantage.
Kitara contend that selecting a venue closely associated with SC Villa undermines the neutrality expected of a cup final, particularly given the timing of the announcement.
The club emphasized that both finalists have earned their place and should compete under equal conditions, calling on FUFA to reconsider and designate a neutral venue that upholds the integrity of the competition.
Below is the full statement from Kitara FC CEO Joshua Atugonza:
“RE: REQUEST FOR CHANGE OF VENUE FOR THE 52ND
STANBIC UGANDA CUP FINAL
We acknowledge receipt of Circular No. FUFA/COMP/SUC/52/2026 dated 20th May 2026
regarding the organisation of the 52nd Stanbic Uganda Cup Final between Kitara FC and SC
Villa scheduled to take place at FUFA Stadium, Kadiba.
Kitara FC respectfully writes to request FUFA to reconsider the designated venue for the Final in
the interest of fairness, neutrality, and sporting integrity. Whereas Article 22 of the Stanbic Uganda Cup Regulations grants FUFA the mandate to
determine the Final venue, we are concerned that FUFA Stadium, Kadiba is currently the home
ground of SC Villa, which gives our opponents an inherent sporting advantage in terms of
familiarity, supporter access, and match environment.
It would have been understandable if the Final venue had been declared at the beginning of the
competition before the participating finalists were known. However, announcing Kadiba as the
venue at the final stage of the competition when SC Villa has already qualified creates a
perception of unfairness and undermines the principle of neutrality expected in a major cup
final.
As finalists who have equally earned the right to compete for the trophy, we humbly appeal to
FUFA to designate a neutral venue that guarantees equal sporting conditions for both clubs and
preserves the integrity and credibility of the competition.
We trust FUFA will give this matter the serious consideration it deserves in the interest of
fairness and the good of Ugandan football.
Kitara FC remains committed to cooperating fully with FUFA towards a successful and peaceful
Stanbic Uganda.”
FUFA is yet to issue an official response to the request, leaving uncertainty over whether the final venue will be reconsidered or maintained as initially communicated.
