Gaddafi FC

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Gaddafi FC Uganda
Full nameGaddafi Football Club
Nickname(s)The Soldier Boyz
Founded2016
StadiumGaddafi Arena
Capacity19,000
PresidentLt Col Edrine Ochieng
ManagerDavid Mutono
LeagueUganda Premier League
WebsiteClub website

Gaddafi FC is a Ugandan football club based in Jinja city, currently playing in the Uganda premier league. They play their home games at Gaddafi arena which is located in Gaddafi barracks.[1][2] The club is nicknamed as The soldier Boys[3] Gaddafi 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]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Mystery shrouds raid on Gaddafi Barracks". Monitor. 2022-11-19. Retrieved 2024-01-12.
  2. ^ "Mutono wants fear factor at Gaddafi Arena". New Vision. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ "FUFA sanctions Gaddafi FC chairman Ochieng for punching referees' assessor | Swift Sports Uganda". 2023-10-25. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
  5. ^ "UPDF unveils Gadafi football club in Jinja". The Independent Uganda. 2019-10-19. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
  6. ^ Muyita, Joel (2021-08-17). "Gaddafi secure promotion to Uganda Premier League". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
  7. ^ Kiyonga, Ismael (2021-08-17). "Gaddafi Promoted to the Premier League". UPL: Our League, Go For It. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
  8. ^ "Zungu hails Gaddafi players after Uganda Premier League promotion". Bukedde. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
  9. ^ "GADDAFI FC BECOMES MODERN: Club changes name, unveils former express coach". NTV Uganda. 2022-06-23. Retrieved 2024-01-04.