Uganda Premier League 2024: Team Grades Revealed

The Uganda Premier League 2024-25 season packed drama, heartbreak, and raw footballing grit. This year saw giants reawaken, newcomers falter, and narratives twist by the week. From stunning unbeaten runs to shocking collapses, here’s a full report card for all 16 teams—cold stats meet brutal honesty.

The Grading Curve

• A – Excellent

Reserved for title contenders, teams in dominant form, or those who have engineered a dramatic turnaround. These are the squads that didn’t just meet expectations — they shattered them.

• B – Good

Reliable and resilient, these are the solid performers. They may not have reached the summit, but clear signs of progress and consistency mark them as clubs on the rise.

• C – Average

Neither triumph nor disaster defines these teams. Middling in performance, often inconsistent, they’ve delivered a hit-or-miss campaign that neither thrills nor alarms.

• D – Needs Work

Worry lines form around these clubs. Slipping form, internal instability, or the looming specter of relegation signal that urgent repairs are needed to right the course.

• F – Failure

The basement dwellers. Whether officially relegated or simply woefully below expectations, these teams have lost their way entirely — and the numbers leave little room for excuse.

Vipers SC (1st Place – 69 pts)

Grade: A+
Summary: Led by Allan Okello, Vipers bounced back from last season’s pain with ruthless consistency. Their defense conceded just 15 goals, and they finished the season unbeaten at home.
Verdict: A masterclass in revenge and resilience.

NEC FC (2nd Place – 67 pts)

Grade: A
Summary: NEC transformed from surprise contenders to genuine title challengers. With just three losses, their defensive solidity at home was unmatched.
Verdict: They’re no longer outsiders—they’re contenders.

BUL FC (3rd Place – 59 pts)

Grade: A-
Summary: A 15-game unbeaten streak in the second half of the season showed their grit and maturity. They surpassed their previous best.
Verdict: Strong foundation, serious hunger.

URA FC (4th Place – 52 pts)

Grade: B+
Summary: From eighth to fourth, URA’s steady discipline paid off. Few draws, plenty of intent—but still no trophy.
Verdict: In the mix, but needs bite.

KCCA FC (5th Place – 50 pts)

Grade: C
Summary: Highs and lows defined their year. Brilliant one weekend, lost the next. Inconsistency remains their Achilles heel.
Verdict: A V8 engine stuck in second gear.

SC Villa (6th Place – 45 pts)

Grade: D-
Summary: From champions to a shadow of themselves. Fourteen fewer points and no real attacking threat.
Verdict: The title defense never started.

Kitara FC (7th Place – 44 pts)

Grade: C-
Summary: Their dream start faded quickly. A mid-season coaching change failed to steady the ship.
Verdict: Learning to live with expectation.

Maroons FC (8th Place – 43 pts)

Grade: C+
Summary: Quiet, competent, and mid-table secure. No fireworks, but no meltdowns.
Verdict: Stability can be underrated.

Express FC (9th Place – 39 pts)

Grade: C-
Summary: Safe but unspectacular. Express needs more than its legacy to rise again.
Verdict: Treading water.

UPDF FC (10th Place – 39 pts)

Grade: C+
Summary: Their work ethic stood out. Less drama, more grind. They matched Express but showed more structure.
Verdict: Moving in the right direction.

Police FC (11th Place – 36 pts)

Grade: C-
Summary: Twelve draws summed up their year. Disciplined but toothless.
Verdict: Rebuild required.

Mbarara City (12th Place – 32 pts)

Grade: D+
Summary: Another season of stagnation. No improvement, no direction.
Verdict: Dangerously comfortable.

Lugazi FC (13th Place – 31 pts)

Grade: D
Summary: Managed to survive, but away form was a major weakness.
Verdict: Vulnerable and under the microscope.

Soltilo Bright Stars (14th Place – 20 pts)

Grade: F
Summary: Collapsed from mid-table comfort to the relegation zone. Defensive errors and tactical confusion plagued them.
Verdict: A case study in decline.

Wakiso Giants (15th Place – 20 pts)

Grade: F
Summary: Another club that fell hard. Once known for vibrant play, they lost their identity.
Verdict: Collapse without a cause.

Mbale Heroes (16th Place – 17 pts)

Grade: F
Summary: The return to top-flight football was rough. Few goals, fewer wins.
Verdict: Not ready for this level.

Season Superlatives

Best Performer: Vipers SC
Complete, relentless, and composed. They dominated both ends of the pitch.

Biggest Letdown: SC Villa
From top to tumble. Their drop-off was hard to watch.

Final Word

The Uganda Premier League 2024-25 season proved again that momentum is everything. Vipers returned to the throne, new forces emerged, and giants fell. Next season already promises more storylines—and more surprises.