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Coronavirus: UPL clubs plead for three-month financial aid from Fufa

Ugandan Premier League (UPL) clubs have written to the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (Fufa) requesting financial help.

Citing the harsh economic conditions that have been brought about by the suspension of matches due to the coronavirus crisis, the clubs have asked the federation to offer them a financial boost for the next 90 days.

Fufa is among the world football associations who benefited from Fifa's financial relief plan that was introduced so as to help them tackle the Covid-19 pandemic.

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“UPL clubs rely on funding from various sources that include Government agencies, Corporate Sponsors, gate collections and shareholder contributions,” Football256 reports citing a letter by the teams to Fufa's CEO.