Football Development: Clubs Need Much More Than Prize Money

Football in Uganda has long cemented its place as the national sport, pulsating with an undeniable, albeit still growing, passion. Yet, beneath the roar of the crowd and the thrill of each goal, a whisper of financial reality underpins the beautiful game. Every hard-fought victory carries not just bragging rights, but the tantalising prospect of prize money – a lifeline that clubs across the top tier desperately seek to bolster their coffers and transform their outfits. But is this financial incentive enough to truly ignite a sustainable flame of development in Ugandan football? The recent triumph of Entebbe Road-based Vipers…