By Musa Kikuuno | Busoga Times
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has lifted the curtain on what could be the most iconic and symbolically rich trophy in the history of Ugandan football — the FUFA Uganda Premier League Trophy, fondly named “Margherita”.
Crafted from fine silver and standing 511 millimetres tall, the trophy is more than just silverware — it’s a tribute to Uganda’s natural beauty, resilience, and the heights of sporting achievement.
Its height directly mirrors Margherita Peak, Uganda’s highest point at 5.11 kilometres, located in the Rwenzori Mountains. This peak is the ultimate metaphor for the journey of every club in the league: the relentless climb to the summit of national football.
The trophy’s design features a vertically stretched football form, with hexagonal and half-pentagonal panels, paying homage to the classic ball. The body is mounted on a semi-spherical base with dimpled patterns, and supported by two structured tiers.
The upper tier proudly bears the engravings ‘FUFA’ and ‘Uganda Premier League’, while the lower glossy black tier provides elegance and stability. A crescent-shaped arc spans across the top—symbolizing new beginnings and the cyclical nature of competition.
FUFA describes the Margherita Trophy as “a story cast in silver,” and its symbolic depth reflects more than just football. It represents the ambition of clubs, the dreams of fans, and the enduring beauty of Ugandan identity.
The timing of its unveiling is especially significant. Vipers SC are poised to become the first club to lift the new trophy on Saturday, 24th May 2025, at St Mary’s Stadium in Kitende, following their triumph in the 2024/25 Uganda Premier League season.
For players, fans, and the league itself, the Margherita Trophy marks a new era — where success is not just measured in wins, but in legacy, meaning, and national pride.
