Express FC head coach Jimmy Kintu has broken his silence on the dire financial situation at the club, revealing that both players and technical staff have gone several months without receiving their salaries.

In a candid address regarding the state of the seven-time Uganda Premier League champions, Kintu described the current environment as not right and called for urgent intervention to save one of the country’s most storied football institutions.

This came after Express thumped Police 3-1 in a Uganda Premier League game played at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo on Wednesday evening.

‘This is not charity’

Speaking to Sharon Nakayiwa, Kintu did not hold back, emphasising that while Express FC is a traditional and historical giant of Ugandan football, the prestige of the badge does not pay the bills.

He reminded the club’s leadership and stakeholders that professional football relies on the fulfilment of legal obligations.

“People have contracts and have to be paid. This is not a charity organisation,” Kintu stated. “It is not right… especially for a team like Express FC to be struggling in such a way that players and staff take this long without getting paid.”

A Plea to FUFA

The Red Eagles’ boss took the unusual step of calling upon the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) to step in. Under current club licensing regulations, teams are required to prove financial stability and the ability to meet salary obligations to compete in the top flight.

Kintu believes the governing body must take a closer look at the welfare of those on the ground. He argues that FUFA should take immediate action to overhaul management and restore accountability within the club.

Furthermore, the Federation must address the recurring issue of wage arrears across the league, ensuring that a club’s historical status is always backed by modern professional standards.

Beyond the balance sheets, Kintu highlighted the human cost of the financial crisis. He warned that the mental and physical toll on the squad is becoming unsustainable, as players struggle to provide for their households.

“Unpaid wages are affecting players’ welfare. Many have families and personal responsibilities,” Kintu noted.

He admitted that while the coaching staff is working overtime to keep the team motivated, the off-field distractions are inevitably bleeding onto the pitch.

“Our role as coaches is to get them together so that they can play, even amidst such struggles, so that football can win at the end of the day. But something has to be done seriously.”

Express FC has faced a turbulent few seasons characterised by administrative shifts and fluctuating form. However, Kintu’s public admission marks a significant escalation in the club’s internal struggles.

As the fans look for answers, the pressure now shifts to the Express FC board and FUFA to ensure that the Red Eagles don’t see their wings clipped by financial mismanagement.

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2025/26 FUFA Big League (Match day 23):

Thursday, 9th April 2026:

• Onduparaka Vs Bunyaruguru United – AbaBet Green Light Stadium, Arua

The 2025/26 FUFA Big League resumes with match day 23 which commences on Thursday, 9th April 2026.

There will be on game on the day as former top flight side Onduparaka plays host to FUFA Big League debutants Bunyaruguru United at the AbaBet Green Light stadium in Arua city.

Onduparaka also hosts Solitlo Bright Stars on Sunday, 12th April 2026. Soltilo Bright Stars played to a 1-all draw with Mbale Heroes at the lake side Maroons stadium in Luzira on Easter Sunday.

Bunyagururu United will also play another away game in the West Nile region, facing Nebbi Central at the Luo stadium in Nebbi.

 Other games:                                        

As the final bend of the season comes knocking, there is virtually limited room for error both at the top and bottom with ambitions of getting promoted to the StarTimes Uganda Premier League and avoiding relegation to the respective regional leagues respectively.

Current table leaders Kigezi Home Boyz visit Young Elephant Academy at the Elephant Park in Nwoya district on Sunday, 12th April 2026.

Second on the log Blacks Power who suffered a 0-1 loss on the road away to Ntugasaze will this time be at home against another top flight side, Wakiso Giants at the Ebenezar University playground.

Ntugasaze visit debutants CATDA at the Bugolobi Coffee playground in Kampala.

CATDA targets return to winning ways having lost 0-2 to Kataka in Mbale during the previous match day.

Iganga United will entertain Kiyinda Boys at the Iganga Ssaza grounds and Mbale Heroes will host Ntugamo based Kaaro Karungi at the Mbale City Stadium.

Four clubs shall be promoted to the StarTimes Uganda Premier League by the end of the season, and another four clubs will be demoted to the respective regional leagues.

The FUFA Big League is organized and directly supervised by the FUFA Competitions Department.

Other match day 23 games:

• Young Elephant Academy Vs Kigezi Home Boyz – Elephant Park, Nwoya
• Blacks Power Vs Wakiso Giants – Ebenezar University playground, Lira
• CATDA Vs Ntugasaze – Bugolobi Coffee playground, Kampala
• Onduparaka Vs Soltilo Bright Stars – AbaBet Green Light Stadium, Arua city
• Nebbi Central Vs Bunyaruguru United – Luo Grounds, Nebbi
• Iganga United Vs Kiyinda Boys – Iganga Ssaza grounds, Iganga
• Mbale Heroes Vs Kaaro Karungi – Mbale City Stadium, Mbale

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Stanbic Uganda Cup 2025/26 (Quarter-final 4):

• Happy Boys Kagaba 0-1 Sports Club Villa

Other quarter finals:

• NEC 0 (3) – 0 (4) Vipers
• URA 2 (4) -2 (2) KCCA
• Kitara 3-0 Express

It took Sports Club Villa 71 minutes to break the resilience of fourth division entity Happy Boyz Kagaba and progress to the semi-final of the 52nd Stanbic Uganda Cup.

On a sunny afternoon of Easter Monday, Andrew Otim was the hero with the all-important goal after an initial header from Patrick Jonah Kakande at Kagaba primary school playground in Kassanda district.

Before Otim’s goal, an easy tap-in at the back post, the game had stalled goal-less with the hosts growing in confidence minute after minute.

Moses Ssemugga, Allan Jjumba, left wing attacker Pius Kamoga, the diminutive winger Eddie Bulwanyi and second half substitute Stuart Kezaala all posed provocations to the Jogoo backline which stood firm alongside the goalkeeper David “Raya” Lukwago.

The visitors pushed numbers upfront and called for a couple of tactical changes; which reaped instant dividends.

Najib Yiga executed a free kick that Kakande headed towards the path of a totally unmarked Otim who tapped home past the Happy Boyz Kagaba goalkeeper to silence the noisy home crowd.

The final whistle from FIFA female referee Shamirah Nabadda ignited celebrations from the SC Villa players and traveling Jogoo faithful.

Other semi-finalists:

Sports Club Villa joins three other clubs at the semi-finals; Vipers, Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) and Kitara.

Vipers eliminated NEC 4-3 in post match penalties after a goalless draw in normal time at the MTN Omondi stadium, Lugogo.

Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) recovered from two goals down to eject Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) 4-2 in post match penalties at Hamz stadium (Nakivubo War Memorial grounds) on Holy Saturday.

On Easter Sunday, Kitara dumped Express 3-0 at the Royal Park in Butema. Two former Express players were on target for Kitara. George Ssenkaaba scored a brace and Alex Emmanuel Wasswa added the other.

The draw for the semi-finals will be held soon prior to the two legged affairs to determine the finalists for this year.

The winner of the Stanbic Uganda Cup earns the ticket to represent the country at the CAF Confederation Cup.

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