Express Football Club achieved a significant milestone in Ugandan football, being officially declared champions of the 2020/2021 StarTimes Uganda Premier League. The decision, announced by the Federation of Uganda Football Association (FUFA) Emergency Committee, also confirmed their qualification for the subsequent 2021/2022 CAF TotalEnergies Champions LeagueCompetition·Champions League.
The declaration came amidst the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, which had disrupted the league season. FUFA's Emergency Committee invoked Article 18, Section 1, Sub-section C & D of the FUFA Competition rules, which allows for a league winner to be determined if at least 75% of the matches have been played. Express FC were at the top of the table when the league was halted, leading to their championship confirmation.
This outcome also had implications for other clubs. Uganda Revenue Authority FC, who held the second position at the time of the league's suspension, earned a spot in the CAF Confederation CupCompetition·CAF Confederation Cup. Conversely, Kyetume FCTeam·Kyetume FC, MYDA FCTeam·MYDA FC, and Kitara FCTeam·Kitara FC were relegated to the StarTimes FUFA Big League.
Express coach Wasswa Bbosa expressed his satisfaction with the achievement at the time.
"We worked hard to win the trophy this year. Although we had few matches to officially complete the League, I am glad we shall play in the Champions League"— Wasswa Bbosa.
Since that championship season, Express FC has navigated a dynamic period. In the more recent 2025/26 Uganda Premier League season, the club finished in 10th position with 37 points from 30 matches. This performance ensured their eligibility for the 2026/27 season under the league's new three-round format. The 2025/26 campaign saw a notable improvement in the second half, with their points-per-game increasing from 1.07 to 1.40, placing them seventh in the second-half standings. The team concluded the season without a loss in their final three matches, a testament to their resilience despite an earlier heavy 7-0 defeat to Kitara.
Coaching changes have been a feature of the club's recent history. Simon Peter Kirumira, Badru KadduCoach·Badru Kaddu, and Jimmy Kintu all held coaching roles during the 2025/26 season. Looking ahead to the 2026/27 season, Morley Byekwaso has been appointed as the new head coach, succeeding Jimmy Kintu. Key players like Muhamed Kagawa SsenogaPlayer·Muhamed Kagawa Ssenoga, who led the team with six goals, and Kenneth KimeraPlayer·Kenneth Kimera, with five goals, were central to their efforts in the 2025/26 season, alongside Sam Ssenyonjo who scored 10 goals. Douglas Rwotngeyo Hanncent was a consistent presence in defense, playing 97 percent of available league minutes. The club has also faced financial challenges, which reportedly impacted player training and provisions during the 2025/26 season, highlighting the complexities of managing a top-tier football club.
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