Express FC have revived its fan base in Greater Masaka region as they seek to regain their past glory a month after their rivals, SC Villa returned to the area.
Uganda Premier League leaders SC Villa shifted base to Masaka Recreation ground last month. The Joogos have also established a fan base and appointed local businessman Henry Mulinde as regional chairperson.
A month later, rivals Express have also embarked on reviving their fan bases in Bukomansimbi, Kalungu, Lwengo and Masaka districts.
Masaka regional Express fan base chairperson, Emmanuel Lwasa and Express Chairperson, says they are focusing on reviving all local fan bases because they have a big impact in sustaining the club. He says they first opened the fan base in Bukomansimbi and have now moved to Masaka district.
According to Expresss chairperson Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi, Masaka had the biggest fan base for Express Club but they somehow lost touch. Nakiwala says they are now looking forward to making Express FC great by reviving the fan bases and making it more visible.
Masaka regional Express fan base chairperson Emmanuel Lwasa says he quit SC Villa because they never appreciated his contribution to the club.
Lwasa says he decided to inject money in Express because it has shown commitment and respect for him.