Vipers Karim Watambala takes on SC Villa's Ibrahim Kasinde in the 2025-26 league game Credit: John Batanudde

The Uganda Premier League Secretariat has on Thursday confirmed adjustments in the fixtures in matchday 23 fixtures.

According to the circular released, the changes are because of the upcoming FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Qualifier game between Uganda and Zimbabwe slated for 18th April 2026.

“The UPL Secretariat hereby informs you of adjustments to selected Matchday 23 fixtures of the StarTimes Uganda Premier League 2025/26 season. These changes arise from Official communication from FUFA confirming the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Qualifier (Uganda vs Zimbabwe) scheduled for Saturday, 18 April 2026 at FUFA Stadium, Kadiba (4:00 PM), resulting in a venue clash,” the statement reads.

Additionally, the statement indicates KCCA and NEC raised concerns regarding the feasibility of hosting the initially scheduled double deader at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo.

Accordingly, the fixtures have been rescheduled as follows:

SC Villa vs Vipers SC game will now be played on Wednesday, 15 April 2026 | 8:00 PM at FUFA Stadium, Kadiba.

The game between KCCA FC vs Kitara FC will beon Friday, 17 April 2026 (8:00 PM) at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo while NEC FC vs Maroons FC will be played on Saturday, 18 April 2026 (8:00 PM) at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo.

Joel Muyita is a senior staff writer at Kawowo Sports.

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