This week, they were forced into using 10 players as they lost 3-0 to Nsambya FC and subsequently got eliminated at the Round of 64.
It doesn't seem all gone for Uganda Premier League struggler Arua Hill SC, with the club administration sending reassuring messages to their faithful.
The club is on the verge of exit from the topflight after failing the FUFA Club Licencing requirements for the second round.
The club has struggled to lay on the table a full administration structure, player contracts, hosting venue, and ownership details, among others.
But Chief Executive Officer Brendah Nyamwizah has disclosed the club is working around the clock to resolve the matters.
17:46 - 23.01.2024
UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE Arua Hill will be back on the second round fixture - CEO
The troubles Arua Hill is facing range from governance, ownership, and contractual terms of players, among others.
"In reference to the current UPL league fixtures released for the second round, of which our team is missing out, we would like to assure our fans that we are making everything possible to rectify a few challenges affecting the club," she wrote on the club's social media handles.
"We have until 29th January (Monday) to appeal the decision against us," Nyamwiza said before adding.
"We hope the football governing body shall give us a second chance/fair hearing," she summed.
The club currently sit at the base with just five points in 15 games, headed into the second Round.
This week, they were forced into using 10 players as they lost 3-0 to Nsambya FC and subsequently got eliminated at the Round of 64.