ABOUT CALVARY FOOTBALL CLUB
Calvary Football Club, also known as The Horizon Stars, is a football club based in Midigo Town Council, Yumbe District, West Nile, Uganda. Founded in 2008, the club began as a youth-led initiative aimed at engaging young people and nurturing football talent in Midigo. Initially supported by Calvary Chapel – Midigo, the club entered competitive football through Uganda’s 5th Division, with a clear mission to provide a platform for local players to develop and progress.
Early Growth and Development
In it’s early years, Calvary FC focused on grassroots football, promoting community participation and disciplined training. The team was promoted to the 4th Division after two seasons and continued to rise steadily. By the 2012/2013 season, the club had earned promotion to the West Nile Regional League, competing against more established teams in the region.
Ascent to the FUFA Big League
In 2020, Calvary FC reached the FUFA Big League, Uganda’s second-tier professional football division. Despite operating with limited resources, the club maintained strong performances and gradually built a reputation for resilience and tactical discipline. Their time in the Big League set the stage for a major breakthrough.
2024/25: A Historic Breakthrough
The 2024/2025 season proved to be the club’s most successful to date. Calvary FC won the FUFA Big League title, finishing the season with 52 points. A 1–0 victory over Paidha Black Angels in a decisive West Nile derby secured the championship and confirmed their promotion to the top tier.
With that triumph, Calvary FC earned its first-ever promotion to the StarTimes Uganda Premier League, becoming the first team from Yumbe District to reach the highest level of Ugandan football. The achievement marked a significant milestone, not just for the club, but for the entire West Nile region, reflecting years of commitment, community support, and player development.
MISSION
To develop and promote football excellence in West Nile and Uganda at large through talent development, community engagement, and professional club management, while inspiring pride, unity, and opportunity through the game.
CORE VALUES
Integrity | Discipline
Excellence | Unity
Passion | Innovation
VISION
To become one of the most competitive, respected, and community-driven football clubs in Uganda and Africa, known for nurturing talent, building champions, and representing the true spirit of West Nile.
STADIUM
Address: Midigo Town Council,
P.O. Box 650257, Midigo, Yumbe – Uganda
City: Yumbe;
Capacity: 5,000;
Surface: Natural Turf;
This is our home. This is the pride of West Nile.
350 +
Total Matches
11 +
TOTAL TRAINERS
70 +
TOTAL PLAYERS
1 +
TOTAL AWARDS
TROPHIES & AWARDS
FUFA Big League
1
2024/2025