From Kampala To The Top : Catda FC’s Big League Quest .

New FUFA Big League entrants Catda Football Club, ‘The Lufula Boys,’ will start their FUFA Big League campaign tomorrow at Bugolobi Coffee Grounds against Kigezi HomeBoyz FC.

Arafat Mawanda and Lubega Sharif celebrating Catda FC’s victory

They edged Ntinda UTD FC to emerge champions of the Kampala Region League 2024-25 Season.

During the promotional playoffs finals, they defeated Buganda Region League champions Super Eagles Lungogwe to earn promotion to the FUFA Big League under the stewardship of Hamidu Kibirango.

Coach George Best Nsimbe posing with team captain Abima

The Nakawa-based side strengthened their technical department after the appointment of the former KCCA FC tactician George ‘Best’ Nsimbe as their head coach.

During the transfer window, Catda Football Club has signed a number of players, including Fred Okot, Kevin Kyeyune, Aggrey Atandu, Hudson Mbalire on double license from NEC FC, and Kikonyogo Ronald, among others.

Aggrey Atandu one of the new signings

Kigezi HomeBoyz FC also recently appointed Saddick Ssempigi as their new head coach.

FUFA BIG LEAGUE FIXTURES MATCH DAY 1
Sunday, 28 September 2025

• Paidha Black Angels SC vs Nebbi Central FC @ 4:00 PM, Barokoro Stadium
• Blacks Power FC vs Onduparaka FC @ 4:00 PM, Ebenezer University Play Ground
• Ntugasaze FC vs Kiyinda Boys FC @ 4:00 PM, Mityana Ssaza Ground
• Catda FC vs Kigezi Homeboyz FC @ 4:00 PM, Bugolobi Coffee Grounds

• Iganga United FC vs Mbale Heroes FC @ 4:00 PM, Iganga Ssaza Grounds
• Wakiso Giants FC vs Young Elephant Academy FC @ 4:00 PM, Wakisha Recreation Ground
• Kaaro Karungi FC vs Bunyaruguru United FC @ 4:00 PM, Kyamate Play Ground
• Kataka FC vs Solitilo Bright Stars FC @ 4:00 PM, Mbale City Stadium

Regarding the trend of Kampala Region League teams failing to defeat Buganda Region League teams in promotional playoffs, Catda FC’s recent victory is a notable exception.

They join Katwe FC, who previously edged Kajjansi UTD, as one of the few teams from the Kampala Region League to achieve promotion through the playoffs