Paidha Black Angels FC
Paidha black angels logo
Full namePaidha Black Angels Football Club
Founded1979 (1979)[1]
GroundBar Okoro Stadium[2]
Capacity6,000[2]
LeagueFUFA Big League
2018–19Uganda Premier League, 16th, relegated
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Paidha Black Angels FC is a football team from Paidha, Zombo District, in the West Nile sub-region, in the Northern Region of Uganda. It competed in the 2018-19 Uganda Premier League.

History

Black Angels played the 2018–19 season in the Uganda Premier League after their promotion in the 2017/2018 season.[3] They only managed two wins in their first 26 games and were the first team to have their relegation confirmed.[4]

Black Angels, managed by Allan Kabonge, won the 2017/2018 FUFA Big League promotion playoff to qualify for the top flight.[5] Black Angels were the fourth club Kabonge managed to achieve promotion to the FUFA Big League.[6]

They are also notable for having played in the 2016/2017 Ugandan Cup Final, which they lost 2–0 to KCCA FC.[7]

References

  1. ↑ Abeka, Moses (21 May 2018). "Celebrations in West Nile as Paidha Black Angels joins Uganda Premier League". Kampala: Matooke Republic Uganda. Retrieved 20 June 2018.
  2. 1 2 Mwambu, Fred (26 May 2016). "Works to Upgrade Bar Okoro Stadium Commence". Kampala: Chimp Reports Uganda. Retrieved 20 June 2018.
  3. ↑ FUFA (17 May 2018). "FUFA Big League: Paidha Black Angels, Kitara Face Off For Available Top Flight Slot". Kampala: Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA). Retrieved 20 June 2018.
  4. ↑ "Paidha relegated from Uganda Premier League after dismal campaign". 10 April 2019.
  5. ↑ Airtel Uganda Football (20 May 2018). "Paidha Black Angels defeat Kitara to earn promotion to Uganda Premier League". Kampala: Airtel Football Uganda. Retrieved 21 June 2018.
  6. ↑ Isabirye, David (March 2018). "Kabonge's Paidha Black Angels humble Amuka Bright Stars; FUFA Big League (Elgon Group)". Kampala: Kawowo.com. Retrieved 20 June 2018.
  7. ↑ Rsssf.com (2017). "Azam Uganda Premier League 2016/2017: Competition Tables". Kampala: Rsssf.com. Retrieved 20 June 2018.
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