1978 Uganda National League

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Uganda National League
Season1978
Champions Simba FC
Top goalscorer Jimmy Kirunda, Kampala City Council FC (32)
1977
1979

The 1978 Uganda National League was the 11th season of the Ugandan football championship, the top-level football league of Uganda.

Contents

Overview

The 1978 Uganda National League was contested by 15 teams and was won by Simba FC, while Uganda Police FC and Black Rhino were relegated. [1]

League standings

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1 Simba FC (C)2820716213+4947Champions
2 Kampala City Council FC 2819457623+5342
3Nile Breweries FC2816844624+2240
4Coffee SC28141134926+2339
5Uganda Commercial Bank2815584228+1435
6Nytil FC2713683126+532
7Nsambya Old Timers28125114535+1029
8 Maroons FC 28123135144+727
9Mbarara2897124549425
10 Kilembe Mines FC 28771435511621
11NIC28841625421720
12Lint Marketing Board28751624472319
13AT Millers28741721452418
14 Uganda Police FC (R)28491524442017Relegated
15Black Rhino (R)2622222399768 [a]
Source: [1]
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. 2 bonus points? Incorrect number of matches played?

Leading goalscorer

The top goalscorer in the 1978 season was Jimmy Kirunda of Kampala City Council FC with 32 goals. [2]

References

  1. 1 2 Schöggl, Hans, ed. (11 February 2021) [2002]. "Uganda - Various Data 1960–1991". RSSSF. Barry Baker, Barry; Morrison, Neil. Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Archived from the original on 31 July 2021. Retrieved 7 January 2014.
  2. "The Legends: Uganda Super League top scorers since league inception". Kawowo.com. 16 April 2012. Archived from the original on 2 December 2013. Retrieved 25 January 2014.