Overview:
KIU, coached by Steven Akabwayi now has 7 points, same as Kampala University and Uganda Martyrs’ University, Nkozi. UniK’s Jessy Lukoki remains win-less in four matches.
Pepsi University Football League 2025/26:
Group A:
- Kampala International University (KIU) 4-0 University of Kisubi (UniK)
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
Kampala International University (KIU) recorded their second victory of the season at the on-going 2025-2026 University Football League (UFL) season with 4-0 result over University of Kisubi (UniK) on Friday afternoon.
Emmanuel Okiror, Isaac Musasizi, Patrick Sekandi and Gerald Ndabirawo (penalty) scored for KIU at Hamz Stadium in Kampala.
Okiror opened the scoring business as early as the second minute off Sekandi’s assist.
Musasizi doubled the lead on the quarter hour mark off Ndabirawo’s donkey-work for a 2-0 lead by the break.
Sekandi found the third goal, off another Ndabirawo’s assist on the hour mark before man of the moment Ndabirawo sealed the misery for UniK with a penalty, six minutes from full-time.
KIU, coached by Steven Akabwayi now has 7 points, same as Kampala University and Uganda Martyrs’ University, Nkozi.
UniK’s Jessy Lukoki remains win-less in four matches.
Other results:
Makerere University Business School (MUBS) defeated Gulu University 2-0 during a Group D duel at the MUBS Arena, Nakawa.
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 was 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 Bugema University in the 48th and 76th minutes respectively.
Brian Rwothomio got the only goal for Muteesa 1 Royal University.
Next Matches:
The league continues on Saturday, 28th February 2026 as Makerere University hosts 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.