Overview:
Over the years, the Pepsi University Football League has garnered popularity for the ability to give talented university students a viable platform to showcase and nurture their football talents through a competitive environment.
Pepsi University Football League (UFL) 2025/26:
Quarter final (1st Leg Results):
- Kumi University 1-1 YMCA
- Uganda Martyrs University Nkozi 2-1 Muteesa 1 Royal University
- St Lawrence University 2-1 Ndejje University
- Bugema University 1-1 Kampala University
The first quarter final leg between Kumi University and YMCA Comprehensive Institute during the 2025-26 University League played on Sunday, 29th March 2026, ended one goal apiece.
YMCA Comprehensive took the lead through a wonder goal by Ashraf Luggya, who scored an Olympico (direct shot from a corner kick) in the 50th minute.
The equalizer came through Cuthbert Muge in the 64th minute after a great delivery by Nathan Walwasa.
The return leg will be played next week in Buwambo.
Other results in first legs:
It remains a close contest for all eight universities that are due to face off in the return legs.
Ndejje University shall entertain St Lawrence University during the return leg at their main campus sports Arena in Luweero.
St Lawrence University won the opener 2-1 at Kavule Stadium with Ronnie Ziraba and Sharafah Mukiiibi scoring for Davis Ssozi Nnono’s coached side.
Davis Musinguzi got the consolation goal for Ndejje University, a strike that keeps this contest much alive.
Similarly, the cup holders, Uganda Martyrs University Nkozi, carry a slim 2-1 win to Masaka as they face Muteesa Royal 1 University.
Richard Lagu and Allan Odong scored in either half for Uganda Martyrs University Nkozi.
Ali Lutwama got a stoppage-minute penalty for the consolation of the visitors to give them hope before the return leg in Masaka.
At the FUFA Kadiba stadium in Mengo, Kampala University (KU) will play host to Bugema University in the return leg on Monday, 30th March 2026.
The first leg held in Bugema ended 1 goal apiece.
The successful four universities will march for the semifinals (two-legged) ahead of the explosive grand finale.
The Pepsi University Football League is organized by Red Rhino Group, funded by Crown Beverages Limited under the Pepsi brand.
Over the years, this league has garnered popularity for the ability to give talented university students a viable platform to showcase and nurture their football talents through a competitive environment.
In the same vein, several coaches, administrators, media personalities and passionate fans have been groomed through this league.
It is played by players below the age of 26 years, and they have to be actively enrolled students at the different universities in the box.
