'Loyal fan base' lured URA FC back to Lugazi

URA FC attacker Kabonge in action against Express in Nakisunga, they will now play from Lugazi. (courtesy)

UG FOOTBALL 'Loyal fan base' lured URA FC back to Lugazi

Peter Tabu 10:49 - 03.03.2023

Club CEO Allan Munaaba, a player at the time when URA used the Mehta Stadium before they switched to the Mandela National Stadium, Arena of Visions in Ndejje and currently Nakisunga Grounds in Mukono says it's a great move to return to Lugazi.

The saying that things end but memories last forever is one URA FC is synonymous with after their latest development.

The Tax Collectors, through their website, confirmed that the team would return to their former stomping grounds, the Lugazi Mehta Stadium henceforth.

"URA FC has returned to Mehta stadium Lugazi it's official; read part of the statement. "This comes after months of a thorough inspection of the stadium by experts from FUFA before approval."

Club CEO Allan Munaaba, a player at the time when URA used the Mehta Stadium before they switched to the Mandela National Stadium, Arena of Visions in Ndejje and currently Nakisunga Grounds in Mukono says it's a great move to return to Lugazi.

"Several factors got us interested in returning to Lugazi, majorly for me, we have a big loyal football-loving fan base in the area which also has a good atmosphere," Munaaba told Pulse Sports.

The four-time league champions last lifted a league title in the 2010/11 season at the Mehta stadium Lugazi, and according to Munaaba, that can be motivation for the club.

"We are happy to return to the ground where the club enjoyed a lot of success; we hope to rediscover the glory days," he told club media.

"That is where we won our last league title, and it's a good ground for our players to express themselves."

The Tax Collectors are indeed in search of inspiration, as they are suffering from an underwhelming campaign.

They are currently in ninth position and have won only four of their 16 games so far this season.

Sam Timbe's charges host Busoga United on March 19 in Lugazi, their first home game in Lugazi in six years.