{"id":4603,"date":"2026-07-27T12:31:30","date_gmt":"2026-07-27T09:31:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/?p=4603"},"modified":"2026-07-27T13:31:58","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T10:31:58","slug":"updated-entebbe-uppc-fc-set-for-fufa-super-8-debut-against-nec-fc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/index.php\/2026\/07\/27\/updated-entebbe-uppc-fc-set-for-fufa-super-8-debut-against-nec-fc\/","title":{"rendered":"UPDATED: Entebbe UPPC FC Set for FUFA Super 8 Debut Against NEC FC"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Printers are gearing up for a monumental quarterfinal clash under the lights of HAMZ Stadium as they look to make their mark before the new Uganda Premier League campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Entebbe UPPC FC is on the verge of writing a new chapter in its history. Following their impressive integration into the top flight after the takeover of Gaddafi FC, &#8220;The Printers&#8221; are now preparing for their first-ever appearance in the prestigious FUFA Super 8 tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260311-WA0053-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4094\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260311-WA0053-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260311-WA0053-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260311-WA0053-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260311-WA0053-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260311-WA0053-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, 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They are the perfect proving ground ahead of the 2026\/2027 Uganda Premier League season, which officially kicks off on <strong>August 28th<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A strong showing against NEC FC will provide massive momentum for The Printers as they look to build on last season&#8217;s solid performances, which included composed victories and crucial late winners on the road. 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