| Full name | Ndejje University Football Club | |
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| Nickname(s) | The Ndejje Lions,[1] The Learners | |
| Stadium | Arena of Visions, Ndejje University | |
| Owner | Ndejje University | |
| League | FUFA Big League | |
| 2018–19 | Uganda Super League, 14th, relegated | |
| Website | Club website | |
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Ndejje University Football Club, also Ndejje UFC, are a Ugandan University football club from Ndejje, in Luwero District. They have mostly played in the second division of Ugandan football but appeared in the top flight for the 2018–19 season.
The club is affiliated with Ndejje University, the second Ugandan team in the Uganda Premier League to be affiliated with an educational institution after Kirinya–Jinja Senior Secondary School FC now Busoga United, which is affiliated with Jinja Senior Secondary School.[1]
History
Ndejje were one of the founding clubs of the FUFA Big League in 2009.
Ndejje were promoted to the Uganda Premier League after winning the Elgon group and their promotion from the FUFA Big League in the 2017/2018 football season.[1][2]
The Students were relegated after one season in the top flight after losing 1–0 to Onduparaka FC on the second to last matchday of the 2019 season.[3]
Statistics
Ndejje University FC Results[4]
| Date | Opponent | Score | WDL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 4th.05.23 | Busoga United FC | 0‑0 | D |
| Thursday 2nd.05.23 | Onduparaka FC | 0‑1 | L |
| Tuesday 23rd.04.23 | KCCA FC | 1‑1 | D |
| Tuesday 16th.04.23 | SC Villa | 0‑0 | D |
| Tuesday 9th.04.23 | Nyamityobora FC | 3‑1 | W |
| Friday 5th.04.23 | Bul FC | 1‑1 | D |
| Wednesday 13th.04.23 | Mbarara City FC | 0‑0 | D |
| Tuesday 05th.03.23 | Vipers FC | 2‑1 | W |
| Saturday 2nd.03.23 | Bright Stars FC | 0‑3 | L |
| Tuesday 26th.02.23 | Express FC | 0‑1 | L |
Non playing squad
The late Raymond Timothy Komakech was the team's longest serving coach who unfortunately succumbed to kidney failure. He also managed four games for Ndejje University FC. Asuman Lubowa, the Team's Technical Director was then expected to assume the coaching role on interim basis.[5]
Honours
- FUFA Big League Champions, 2017–18
See also
References
- 1 2 3 Odongo, Thomas (16 May 2018). "Ndejje University FC Qualifies For Uganda Premier League". Kampala: Campus Times Uganda. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
- ↑ FUFA (13 May 2018). "Ndejje University F.C Qualifies For Uganda Premier League". Kampala: Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA). Retrieved 22 June 2018.
- ↑ Isabirye, David (2 May 2019). "Ndejje University relegated after home loss to Onduparaka".
- ↑ "Ndejje University Fixtures, Results, Squad, Videos". www.thefishy.co.uk. Retrieved 20 November 2023.
- ↑ "Raymond Komakech: Ndejje University Head Coach Passes On". ChimpReports. 26 October 2023. Retrieved 20 November 2023.
