The Special Forces Command (SFC) has flagged off its Rangers and football team to participate in the 17th edition of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Cup Tournament scheduled for August 26th to September 5th 2025 in Masaka.
The annual competition, which will be hosted by the Armoured Division, will bring together more than 20 teams from across the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) and participants will compete in football, netball, range shooting and other activities.
Speaking during the flag-off at VVIPTS-Sera Kasenyi, Special Forces Command Commander Maj Gen David Mugisha urged the troops to uphold discipline throughout the tournament. He reminded them of SFC’s strong track record in previous editions and challenged them to work hard to maintain the unit’s reputation.
While speaking at the same event, the Commander of the 1 Special Forces Group, Brig Gen John Bosco Asinguza also rallied the teams to approach the games with professionalism, unity, and courage and emphasized that Special Forces Command is expected to lead by example among the competing formations.
The flagging off ceremony was attended by the Chief of Staff-SFC, Brig Gen Paula Namawa and Senior Officers, among others.
