Kitara FC have obtained a serious increase forward of their CAF Confederation Cup marketing campaign after the Authorities of Uganda, via State Minister for Sports activities Hon. Peter Ogwang, granted the membership permission to make use of Hoima Metropolis Stadium for his or her continental residence matches.
The announcement was made throughout celebrations following Kitara FC’s triumph within the 2025/26 Stanbic Uganda Cup, the place Minister Ogwang formally introduced the trophy to the membership.
The Royals secured their place in subsequent season’s CAF Confederation Cup after defeating 2-1 within the Uganda Cup closing eventually month.
Addressing jubilant supporters, Ogwang hailed Kitara’s achievement and the importance of the trophy.
“That is the oldest cup competitors in Uganda, and it goes to the kids of Kabalega who received the competitors,” Ogwang stated.
“They’ve requested me formally; they need to hand you, as a daughter of Kabalega, this cup in order that we recognize the function of the kids of Kabalega.”
The minister additionally reaffirmed the federal government’s dedication to supporting Kitara FC’s participation in continental soccer.
“I’ve additionally dedicated in your behalf, on behalf of presidency, that they’re going to play soccer on the continental degree,” Ogwang said.
“We can give them a facility come September to host a global sport right here in Hoima Metropolis. We will give them Hoima Metropolis Stadium.”
The event comes as welcome information for the Royals and soccer followers throughout the Bunyoro sub-region, who’ve lengthy awaited the chance to observe continental membership soccer in Hoima.
The approval follows ongoing authorities efforts to enhance sports activities infrastructure within the oil metropolis and throughout the nation.
For Kitara FC, internet hosting CAF Confederation Cup matches in Hoima will enable the membership to play nearer to its passionate fan base relatively than in search of another venue elsewhere in Uganda. The transfer is predicted to supply a big residence benefit because the Royals put together for the beginning of their CAF Confederation Cup marketing campaign.