| Full name | Entebbe UPPC Football Club | ||
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| Nickname | The Printers | ||
| Founded | June 2024 | ||
| Stadium | Bugonga fisheries grounds, Entebbe | ||
| Capacity | 3,000 | ||
| President | Ms. Sarah Nabirye | ||
| Manager | Abdallah Mubiru | ||
| League | Uganda Premier League | ||
| Website | https://uppcfc.go.ug/ | ||
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Entebbe UPPC FC (formerly Gadaffi FC) is a Ugandan football club based in Entebbe currently playing in the Uganda Premier League. They play their home games at Buggonga Fisheries Grounds Arena located in Entebbe[1][2] The club is nicknamed as The Soldier Boys[3]. Entebbe UPPC is owned by Lt Col Edrine Ochieng, who also doubles as the club's Chairman[4].
History
[edit]Gaddafi FC was founded in 2017, but unveiled in 2019 by a group of UPDF officers attached to Gaddafi barracks.[5] The club was promoted to the Uganda Premier League in the 2021/2022 season.[6][7][8]
In 2022, the club changed its name to Gaddafi Modern FC, though later in the same year retained its original name (Gaddafi FC).[9]
In 2025, the club changed its name to Entebbe UPPCP.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ "Mystery shrouds raid on Gaddafi Barracks". Monitor. 2022-11-19. Retrieved 2024-01-12.
- ^ "Mutono wants fear factor at Gaddafi Arena". New Vision. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
- ^ Isabirye, David (2020-10-25). "Gaddafi 4-0 Admin: The Soldier Boyz edge closer to FUFA Big League promotion". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
- ^ "FUFA sanctions Gaddafi FC chairman Ochieng for punching referees' assessor | Swift Sports Uganda". 2023-10-25. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
- ^ "UPDF unveils Gadafi football club in Jinja". The Independent Uganda. 2019-10-19. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
- ^ Muyita, Joel (2021-08-17). "Gaddafi secure promotion to Uganda Premier League". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
- ^ Kiyonga, Ismael (2021-08-17). "Gaddafi Promoted to the Premier League". UPL: Our League, Go For It. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
- ^ "Zungu hails Gaddafi players after Uganda Premier League promotion". Bukedde. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
- ^ "GADDAFI FC BECOMES MODERN: Club changes name, unveils former express coach". NTV Uganda. 2022-06-23. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
- ^ "GADDAFI FC CHANGE NAME TO ENTEBBE UPPC". Kawowo. 2025-08-07. Retrieved 2025-08-07.
