One of the most organized Alumni soccer leagues, The SMACK League will get underway on Sunday, at the Legends Rugby Club.
The initiative was started in 2016 by the old boys of St Mary’s College Kisubi with 12 teams but now in this fourth season, the numbers have grown to 18 teams. The Lycans (Class of 2015) is the new entrant in the competition.
Last season, the league got new champions Window FC (Class of 2003) who dethroned back to back champions Devil FC (Class of 2004). This season is expected to be even more competitive than ever as teams have been engaging in intense preparations.
During a press conference to announce the new season held earlier today, Moses Tumusiime, the league president said they are going to continue with their networking initiative that is aimed at creating a positive impact in the society.
“Season 4 will see the league further evolve into a well-structured social platform, it will be bigger, better and more competitive,” he said.
League Chief Marketing Officer, Hillary Baguma said last season they held successful campaigns for social causes like; blood donation drives, paying school fees for underprivileged children and partnering with Bless a Child Foundation that takes care of children with cancer and that the new season will aim at uplifting lives of 1000 women across the country.
Participating teams in Season 4 include; Maama Teo Legends (1997 and below), Bushmen (1993), Vendors (1999), Kiama (2000), Bushmen (2001), Block Owners (2002), Window (2003), Devils (2004), Outcasts (2005), Zimbaz (2006), Alqz (2007), Elite (2008), Zuluz (2009), Tsunamiz (2010), Mafiaz (2011), Pirates (2012), Cyclones (2013), Vikings (2014) and Lycans (2015).