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| Full name | Lweza Football Club |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2011 |
| Ground | Mutesa II Stadium, Kampala |
| Capacity | 40,000 |
| Chairman | Ahmed Ddamulira |
| Head coach |  Joseph Mutyaba |
| League | Ugandan Premier League |
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