The 1977 Uganda National League was the tenth season of the Ugandan football championship, the top-level football league of Uganda.

Overview

The 1977 Uganda National League was contested by 13 teams and was won by

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, while Gangama were relegated.

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defeated the Army side

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2-0 in a crucial league match but were subsequently banned for allegedly being involving in anti-government activities, by the Governor of the Central Province, Col. Abdallah Nasur, who was unhappy about his side's loss. In 1979 the ban was lifted after the regime of

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had ended.

League standings

Leading goalscorer

The top goalscorer in the 1977 season was Denis Obua of Uganda Police FC with 24 goals.

References

External links

Uganda - List of Champions - RSSSF (Hans Schöggl)

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