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While there may be little concern over registration of players at the moment, with the transfer window yet to open, Express' administrative shortfalls will complicate the process.
Express FC faces an uncertain immediate future as they have stumbled at the first stage of club licensing, placing their participation in the upcoming season in possible jeopardy.
The club is currently without a functional CEO and lacks active administration, raising concerns about their ability to meet the necessary requirements.
According to the licensing requirements for the 2023/24 season, StarTimes Uganda Premier League and FUFA Big League clubs are obliged to submit all physical documents related to the Club Licensing Core Process minimum requirements.
Additionally, they must have a minimum of eighteen players approved on their dashboard, with two designated as goalkeepers. The deadline for fulfilling these obligations is set for July 17th.
While there may be little concern over registration of players at the moment, with the transfer window yet to open, their administrative shortfalls will complicate the process.
Among the 16 teams in the Uganda Premier League, Express was the sole club that failed to attend a scheduled training session conducted by the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) for clubs to initiate the CAF Club Licensing online platform.
This failure to engage with the licensing process casts doubt on their readiness for the 2023/24 season, slated to commence on September 5th.
The seven time league champions are without a functional secretariat following the abrupt departure of former CEO Isaac Mwesigwa at the end of last season.
Allegations suggest that Mwesigwa took important club instruments, including account passwords, though attempts to contact him for a comment over the issue have been unsuccessful.
The status of the club's secretariat remains unknown, as several officers are believed to have terminated their roles at the end of the previous season, potentially leading to further instability within the club.
These licensing setbacks echo the difficulties faced by Kyetume in the past season, which resulted in their demotion from the league.
Express also faces the looming threat of a potential player exodus, with captain Allan Kayiwa, the league's top scorer, attracting interest from prominent clubs within Uganda and beyond.
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