The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has introduced a brand-new trophy for the Uganda Premier League.
This new trophy replaces the old one and marks the beginning of a fresh chapter for top-tier football in Uganda. The design carries deep meaning, with strong connections to Uganda’s natural beauty and the ambition seen in the sport.
The trophy, nicknamed Margherita, is inspired by the Rwenzori mountain ranges, especially Uganda’s highest peak.
FUFA says the trophy shows how football clubs in the league are always pushing to be the best, just like mountain climbers trying to reach the top.
“The pinnacle of this journey is 5.11 kilometres above sea level, symbolising the best team in the league, whose excellence mirrors the country’s highest peak Margherita,” the federation said in a statement.
Photos shared by FUFA show that the trophy is shaped like a tall football. This tall shape represents the high mountains in Uganda.
A curved line across the top looks like a young moon, which FUFA says stands for new beginnings and the spirit of competition.
The body has the classic hexagon and pentagon patterns found on regular footballs. The base is shaped like half a ball and has tiny dimples to give it a football feel and make it look stylish.
The trophy has two layers below the main part. The top layer is engraved with the words “FUFA” and “Uganda Premier League.”
The bottom layer is shiny black and helps hold the trophy steady. It all rests on a flat stand.
The main part of the trophy has smooth lines running from top to bottom, like a football that’s been gently stretched. FUFA says these details combine beauty with meaning.
Symbolism Cast in Silver
The Margherita trophy is made of fine silver and is exactly 511 millimetres tall. This height matches the 5.11 kilometres of Uganda’s tallest peak.
“This trophy is not merely an award, it is a story cast in silver, celebrating those who strive to stand tallest in the beautiful game,” the statement added.
Now that the old trophy is gone, fans are looking forward to seeing Margherita become a new symbol of success, one that honours both football and Uganda’s natural heritage.