MUBS edge visiting Gulu University in Nakawa | 2025/26 UFL

Pepsi University Football League 2025/26:

Group D:

• Makerere University Business School (MUBS) 2-0 Gulu University

Group B:

• African Renewal University 1-3 International University of East Africa (IUEA)

Group B:

• Muteesa 1 Royal University 1-2 to Bugema University

Makerere University Business School (MUBS) overcame visiting Gulu University 2-0 during a Group D duel at the MUBS Arena, Nakawa on Thursday, 26th February 2026.

Timothy Kyagulanyi and Joe Mbabazi scored in either half for MUBS’ victory before the home fans.

Kyagulanyi opened the scoring business with a well struck penalty in the 17th minute.

Mbabazi added the second with three minutes to the climax of the well contested duel.

This is MUBS’ first victory of the season which takes them to three points from two games, same as St Lawrence University and Gulu University.

Lira University is the other team in this pool and has not yet picked a point.

Meanwhile, in Group B; International University of East Africa (IUEA) won 3-1 away to Africa Renewal University in Buloba.

Ddrissa Mayinja, Cyprian Okello and Sharif Ssebunya scored for IUEA, a team coached by former Uganda Cranes international Hassan Wasswa Mawanda.

Jamil Kajubi scored the consolation for Africa Renewal University, a well struck penalty.

IUEA gets to four points, five behind leaders Muteesa 1 Royal University. Bugema University has 8 points and Bishop Stuart University is on 6 points.

Muteesa 1 Royal University lost 1-2 to Bugema University at Hamz stadium (Nakivubo War Memorial grounds).

Eric Sawa and Owen Ssenyonga (penalty) were on target for Buge

Ma University in the 48th and 76th minutes respectively.

Brian Rwothomio got the only goal for Muteesa 1 Royal University.

Next in pipeline:

The league continues on Friday, 27th February 2026 as KIU hosts University of Kisubi (UniK) at Nsambya, Kampala.

On Saturday, 28th February 2026, Makerere University will host Uganda Christian University (UCU) at Makerere before Sunday’s showdown when Busitema takes on YMCA in Busitema.

The University Football League is headlined by Crown Beverages Limited under the Pepsi brand.

This league has over the years given a viable platform to students express themselves on the football field, as they develop their talents.

Virtually, players, coaches, administrators, referees and journalists have been nurtured through this league.