Maroons FC

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Maroons FC
Maroons-white-logo.png
Full nameMaroons Football Club
Nickname(s)Mbili Mbili
Short nameMFC
Founded1965;58 years ago (1965)
Ground Luzira Maximum Security Prison,
Kampala
Capacity5,000
ManagerAyieko Charles Lukula
League Uganda Premier League
2022–236th
Website Club website

Maroons FC, also known as Prisons FC, is a Ugandan professional football club from Kampala owned by Uganda Prisons Service, currently playing in the FUFA Big League. Playing as Prisons FC, the club won the first two Ugandan Super League championships in 1968 and 1969 [1] [2] and made the quarterfinals of the 1970 African Cup of Champions Clubs, losing 6–2 on aggregate to Egypt's Ismaily. [3]

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History

Prisons FC won the first two Ugandan Super League titles in 1968 and 1969, and were the first team to represent Uganda in international competition in the 1970 African Cup of Champions Clubs (a Ugandan team, Bitumastic, qualified in 1967 but withdrew before playing a match. [4] )

The club declined during the 1980s and suffered their first relegation in 1987. [5]

They were champions of the Second division of Ugandan football, the Ugandan Big League, three times in the 2010s, gaining promotion to the Ugandan Premier League each time, including the 2015/16 and 2017/18 football seasons. [6] [7]

Maroons were relegated again during the 2020 season after the Uganda federation halted play after 25 games, but were promoted again in 2022. [8]

In 2006, Maroons Football Club made it to the finals of the Kampala Zonal Mini League. The team was under the guidance of Coach Mole Bwekwaso and Ntege Patrick, who is currently the manager of the Uganda National team. Despite months of preparation and molding, Maroons unfortunately lost in the initial stages and did not progress to the next round. After the Zonal Mini League, Asaph Mwebaze immediately assumed the position of head coach during the annual inter-forces games. Prisons ended up as the runners-up in the tournament after delivering a captivating sporting performance.

A year later, Asaph Mwebaze assembled a highly motivated and youthful team from the vicinity of Luzira barracks. This team consisted of hardworking, committed, and dedicated players who garnered tremendous support from an ever-growing fan base. They were embraced by the community as agents of transformation, and they certainly lived up to expectations when they emerged victorious. [9]

The year 2007 marked a significant milestone in the club's history. Maroons Football Club successfully returned to the Ugandan Premier League after a hiatus of 23 years from top-division football. This achievement was sealed when Maroons outperformed Mutundwe Lions, a club owned by current FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, in the Kampala Zonal Mini League final held at Nakivubo Stadium. Under the guidance of Coach Asaph Mwebaze and led by Captain Cemari James, Maroons proved their mettle and secured their long-awaited promotion. [9]

Stadium

The club currently hosts its games at the Luzira Prisons Stadium with a capacity of over 5000 supporters located within the Luzira Prisons Complex. Here, the club benefits from the support of a passionate fan base and the convenient location within the prison complex. The Luzira Prisons Stadium provides an intimate and engaging atmosphere for the supporters, contributing to the overall experience of the games. The club's choice to host their matches within the prison complex also allows for unique opportunities to engage with the inmates, fostering a sense of community and inclusion. [9]

Honors

Performance in CAF competitions

Current squad

This is the current squad of 2023. [9] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No.Pos.NationPlayer
— GK Flag of Uganda.svg  UGA Akol Emmanuel
— GK Flag of Uganda.svg  UGA Dhaira Eric
— DF Flag of Uganda.svg  UGA Ramandan Shammary
— DF Flag of Uganda.svg  UGA Eriga Ivan
— DF Flag of Uganda.svg  UGA Bayiga Patrick
— DF Flag of Uganda.svg  UGA Ogwang Joel
— DF Flag of Uganda.svg  UGA Okello Sylvester John
— DF Flag of Uganda.svg  UGA Okello Maxwell
— MF Flag of Uganda.svg  UGA Orombi Ronald
— MF Flag of Uganda.svg  UGA Amanya Junior
— FW Flag of Uganda.svg  UGA Mandela Nelson
— FW Flag of Uganda.svg  UGA David Ndihabwe
— MF Flag of Uganda.svg  UGA Olinga Emmanuel
— MF Flag of Uganda.svg  UGA Ssali Musa
— FW Flag of Uganda.svg  UGA Pius Obuya
— FW Flag of Uganda.svg  UGA Sebbicu Eddy Kapampa
— MF Flag of Uganda.svg  UGA Tusubira Abraham Kakensa
— MF Flag of Uganda.svg  UGA Zziwa Vincent
— FW Flag of Uganda.svg  UGA Mudali Derrick
— FW Flag of Uganda.svg  UGA Omara Samuel Makmot
— FW Flag of Uganda.svg  UGA Walusimbi Solomon

Non-playing staff

Technical Team hierarchy [9]

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References

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  2. ↑ FUFA (23 June 2018). "Uganda Premier League History". Kampala: Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA). Retrieved 23 June 2018.
  3. ↑ "African Club Competitions 1970". www.rsssf.com. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
  4. ↑ "African Club Competitions 1967". RSSSF . Retrieved 13 November 2018.
  5. ↑ Zziwa, Hassan Badru (15 May 2017). "Uganda: Maroons FC Return Breath of Fresh Air to Top-Flight League" . Retrieved 13 November 2018– via AllAfrica.
  6. ↑ Isabirye, David (25 April 2017). "Maroons promoted back to the Uganda Premier League". Kampala: Kawowo.com. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
  7. ↑ James Robert Kayindi (21 July 2015). "Maroons FC plans Kenya camp before the new season kicks off". Kampala: BigEye Uganda. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
  8. ↑ Shero, Kamardin (23 May 2020). "Charles Ayiekoh: It is absurd that Maroons was relegated". Touchline Sports.
  9. 1 2 3 4 5 "Welcome to Maroons FC Uganda". maroonsfc.co.ug. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
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