1971 Uganda National First Division League

The 1971 Uganda National First Division League was the fourth season of the Ugandan football championship, the top-level football league of Uganda.

Uganda National First Division League
Season1971
ChampionsArmy
Top goalscorerPolly Ouma, Simba FC (18)
1970
1974

Overview

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The 1971 Uganda National First Division League was contested by 8 teams and was won by Simba FC, the Army side. In the next two seasons of 1972 and 1973 the championship was not completed because of civil unrest.[1]

League standings

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Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Simba FC (C) 14 12 2 0 45 9 +36 26 Champions
2 Prisons 14 9 3 2 31 10 +21 21
3 Coffee Kakira 14 7 3 4 31 16 +15 17
4 Express FC 14 7 2 5 20 20 0 16
5 Uganda Police FC 14 3 5 6 25 22 +3 11
6 Jinja 14 3 3 8 22 49 −27 9
7 Masaka 14 3 1 10 17 46 −29 7
8 Kilembe Mines FC 14 2 2 10 23 34 −11 6
Source: [1]
(C) Champions

Leading goalscorer

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The top goalscorer in the 1971 season was Polly Ouma of Simba FC with 18 goals.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b Schöggl, Hans, ed. (2021-02-11) [2002]. "Uganda - Various Data 1960–1991". RSSSF. Barry Baker, Barry; Morrison, Neil. Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Archived from the original on 2021-07-31. Retrieved 2014-01-07.
  2. ^ "The Legends: Uganda Super League top scorers since league inception". Kawowo.com. 2012-04-16. Archived from the original on 2013-12-02. Retrieved 2014-01-25.
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