Express FC is a football

Football (soccer)

Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...

 club from Kampala

Kampala

Kampala is the largest city and capital of Uganda. The city is divided into five boroughs that oversee local planning: Kampala Central Division, Kawempe Division, Makindye Division, Nakawa Division and Lubaga Division. The city is coterminous with Kampala District.-History: of Buganda, had chosen...

 in Uganda

Uganda

Uganda , officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. Uganda is also known as the "Pearl of Africa". It is bordered on the east by Kenya, on the north by South Sudan, on the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the southwest by Rwanda, and on the south by...

. They play their home games at Muteesa II Stadium

Muteesa II Stadium

Muteesa II Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Kampala, Uganda. It is currently used mostly for football matches and serves as the home venue of Express FC of the Ugandan Super League. The stadium has a capacity of 20,200 people. It is named after Mutesa II of Buganda....

.

History

Express FC is the oldest premier football club in Uganda. It is popularly referred to by its faithful as 'Red Eagles' and was founded in October 1957. Top managers of then English Daily, Uganda Express Newspapers founded Express FC. Club legend Jolly Joe Kiwanuka, owner of the newspaper, was the main architect of the team's foundation. Express was the first Ugandan club to use football boots and it is the only premier league side that never featured in the promotional mini leagues.

Express FC has won six league championships and nine league cups with one 'Double' (league & cup) in 1995 and were twice East and Central Africa deputy club champions in 1994 and 1995.

Achievements

• Ugandan Premier League: 5

1974, 1975, 1993, 1995, 1996

• Ugandan Cup
  Ugandan Cup
  The Ugandan Cup is the top knockout tournament of the Ugandan football. It was created in 1971. Express Fc holds the record wins with 10 Titles, rivals Kampala City Council FC and Sports Club Villa each have 8 Titles-Winners:...
  
  : 10

1985, 1991, 1992, 1994, 1995, 1997, 2001, 2003, 2006, 2007

• East African Hedex Super Cup: 1

2001-02

Performance in CAF competitions

• CAF Champions League
  CAF Champions League
  The CAF Champions League is an annual international club football competition run by the Confederation of African Football . The top club sides from Africa's football leagues are invited to participate in this competition, which is the premier club football competition on the continent and the...
  
  : 1 appearance

1997

CAF Champions League 1997

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 - First Round

• African Cup of Champions Clubs: 6 appearances

1975

African Cup of Champions Clubs 1975

The African Cup of Champions Clubs 1975 was the 11th edition of the annual international club football competition held in the CAF region , the African Cup of Champions Clubs...

: Second Round

1976

African Cup of Champions Clubs 1976

The African Cup of Champions Clubs 1976 was the 12th edition of the annual international club football competition held in the CAF region , the African Cup of Champions Clubs...

: Second Round

1989

African Cup of Champions Clubs 1989

The African Cup of Champions Clubs 1989 was the 24th edition of the annual international club football competition held in the CAF region , the African Cup of Champions Clubs...

: Second Round

1990

African Cup of Champions Clubs 1990

The African Cup of Champions Clubs 1990 was the 25th edition of the annual international club football competition held in the CAF region , the African Cup of Champions Clubs...

: First Round

1994

African Cup of Champions Clubs 1994

The African Cup of Champions Clubs 1994 was the 29th edition of the annual international club football competition held in the CAF region , the African Cup of Champions Clubs...

: disqualified in First Round

1995

African Cup of Champions Clubs 1995

The African Cup of Champions Clubs 1995 was the 30th edition of the annual international club football competition held in the CAF region , the African Cup of Champions Clubs...

: Semi-Finals

1996

African Cup of Champions Clubs 1996

The African Cup of Champions Clubs 1996 was the 31st edition of the annual international club football competition held in the CAF region , the African Cup of Champions Clubs...

: Preliminary Round

• CAF Confederation Cup
  CAF Confederation Cup
  The CAF Confederation Cup is an international club association football competition run by the Confederation of African Football.-Qualification:...
  
  : 2 appearances

2004 - First Round

2008 - Second Round

• CAF Cup
  CAF Cup
  The CAF Cup was an annual competition organised by the CAF for domestic leagues runner-ups of member associations who haven't qualified to one of the two pre-existing CAF international club competitions the African Cup of Champions Clubs or the African Cup Winners' Cup.-Format:Only runner-ups of...
  
  : 2 appearances

1999 - Second Round

2003 - First Round

• CAF Cup Winners' Cup: 5 appearances

1986 - First Round

1992 - First Round

1993 - First Round

1998 - Second Round

2002 - First Round

Current squad

Head coach:

• David Otii

Notable players

 

• Henry Baganza
• Julius Bakabulinde
• Ibrahim Buwembo
• Yasin Gafumba
• Nicholas Kabali
• Andrew Kabogoza
• Kassim Kasauli
• Charles Katamba
• Micheal Katosi
• Keffa Kisala
• Badru Kiyega
• Hassan Mubiru
  Hassan Mubiru
  Hassan Mubiru is an Ugandan football striker who plays for [victor FC]].-Career:Nicknamed 'Figo', he played for local team Lukuli United before moving to Police FC...
  
  

 

• Ronald Mugulusi
• Ssekitte Rogers Balikuddembe Mukasa
• Andrew Mukasa Kalyango (most goals scored in one season)
• Rogers Mutebi
• James Ndawula
• Julius Ntambi
• Phillip Obwiny
• David Obua
  David Obua
  David Obua is a Ugandan footballer who plays for Scottish Premier League club Hearts and the Uganda national team.Having arrived at Hearts as a left wing-back, Obua has primarily been used as a left-sided midfield player, although he has also played a number of times as a striker.-Club career:Born...
  
  
• Allan Okello
• Mathius Okwalinga
• George Semwogerere (all time Longest serving Captain)
• Peter Sibo

 

• Daniel Mzee Sserunkuma
• Jingo Sulaiman
• Andrew Taliaka
• Fred Tamale
• Kenny Tumusime
• Godfrey Wakabu
• Alex Witaba
• David Zziwa