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Why Uganda Premier League will take a 45-day break

The Uganda Premier League (UPL) is set to experience a lengthy break going by the draft fixtures released by the league body.

According to the draft fixture, the league is set to take a 45-day break to allow the country to prepare for the sixth edition of the African Nations Championship (Chan).

The tournament is set to run April 4-25 in Cameroon next year following continental governing body Caf’s decision to move the tournament from January.

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The competition directly affects domestic leagues across the continent with only players who are active in their respective national championships and qualified to play in the ongoing season eligible.