By Musa Kikuuno
Busoga United’s stay in the FUFA Big League is teetering on the edge after a series of underwhelming performances this season. With just five games remaining, the club sits in 12th position out of 15 teams—just in the relegation zone—and faces an uphill battle to avoid an unceremonious drop to the regional leagues.
After 23 games played, Busoga United has managed only 6 wins, 5 draws, and 12 losses, collecting 23 points in total. A -13 goal difference further reflects the side’s struggles on both ends of the pitch. The recent 0-1 home defeat to MYDA, a direct rival in the relegation scrap, added salt to already deepening wounds and set alarm bells ringing across the Busoga region.
Four teams will face relegation at the end of the 28-game season, and Busoga’s current form offers little reassurance. The teams below—Kigezi Homeboyz (22 points), MYDA (20 points), and Booma (19 points)—are breathing down Busoga’s neck with a game in hand, making the final five fixtures crucial for survival.
With a maximum of 15 points left to play for, the margin for error is razor-thin. To realistically ensure survival, Busoga United may need to win at least three of their final matches and hope their rivals falter. The match against Booma at the Kyabazinga Stadium could well determine which side escapes the drop.
Beyond the numbers, the club’s performance this season has raised concern among supporters, many of whom are disillusioned by what they perceive as a lack of urgency and ambition from both players and management. The once-proud club now stares down the barrel of relegation to the regional leagues, a fate that would drastically alter its visibility, funding, and future prospects.
As the league draws to a close, Busoga United finds itself in unfamiliar and dangerous territory. The next five games are not just fixtures—they are battles for survival, pride, and the very soul of football in Busoga.
Remaining Fixtures:
May 18 – Away to Ntugasaze
May 25 – Home vs. Gaddafi
June 8 – Away to Arua Hills
July 15 – Home vs. Booma
July 21 – Away to Blacks Power
