Overview:
Emmanuel Okeng grabbed the headlines with a last minute gasp winner in the second minute of added time as Lira University attained maximum points in their first victory of the campaign.
Pepsi University Football League 2025/26:
Group D:
- Lira University 2-1 Makerere University Business School (MUBS)
- Gulu University 0-1 St Lawrence University
- St Lawrence University 3-0 Lira University
- Makerere University Business School (MUBS) 2-0 Gulu University
Group E:
- IUIU 2-4 Kumi University
- King Ceasor University 0-4 Ndejje University
- Makerere University 2-1 Uganda Christian University (UCU)
Group C:
- Busitema University 1-1 Nkumba University
- Busitema 0-1 YMCA
Group A:
- Mbarara University of Science & Technology (MUST) 1-2 Kampala University (KU)
- Kampala International University (KIU) 4-0 University of Kisubi (UniK)
Group B:
- Kabale University 2-0 Bishop Stuart University
- African Renewal University 1-3 International University of East Africa (IUEA)
- Muteesa 1 Royal University 1-2 to Bugema University
Lira University overcame visiting Makerere University Business School (MUBS) 2-1 in group D of the 2025/26 Pepsi University Football League on Wednesday, 11th March 2026.
Huzaifah Kihumuro and Emmanuel Okeng scored for the home side as MUBS’ consolation came from Brian Katete.
Kihumuro opened the scoring business for Lira University in the 55th minute.
The joy was short-lived as Katete found the equalizer for MUBS 6 minutes later.
Okeng grabbed the headlines with a last-minute gasp winner in the second minute of added time as Lira University attained maximum points in their first victory of the campaign.
Meanwhile, in the same group St Lawrence University edged Gulu University 1-0 to qualify for the knock out stage.
Next matches:
There are three matches lined up on Thursday, 12th March 2026 at the different venues in Bugema, Kansanga and Mbarara.
Bugema University takes on African Renewal University in Bugema, International University of East Africa (IUEA) hosts Kabala in Kansanga and Bishop Stuart University plays host to Muteesa 1 University in Mbarara city.
On Friday, 13th March 2026; Mountains of the Moon University (MMU) shall entertain Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) in Fort Portal Tourism city.
Crown Beverages Limited under the Pepsi brand are the main sponsors of the University Football League.
This league has over the years given a viable platform to university students express themselves on the football field, as they develop their talents.
Several players, coaches, administrators, referees and journalists have been nurtured through this league.
Red Rhino is the main organizer of this league.
