John Kiseka celebrates after scoring the match winner for YMCA Comprehensive Institute | Credit: JackShots

Overview:

Now, the four semi-finalists are determined; YMCA Comprehensive Institute, St Lawrence University, Muteesa 1 Royal University and Kampala University.

Pepsi University Football League (UFL) 2025/26:

Quarter final (2nd Leg Results):

  • YMCA Comprehensive 1-0 Kumi University (*YMCA Comprehensive qualified 2-1 on aggregate)
  • Ndejje University 0-3 St Lawrence University (*St Lawrence University qualified 5-1 on aggregate)
  • Muteesa 1 Royal University 1-0 Uganda Martyrs University Nkozi (Muteesa 1 Royal University qualified on away goal’s rule after 2-all aggregate score)
  • Bugema University 0-0 Kampala University (Kampala University qualified after 1-1 aggregate score, on away goal’s rule)

YMCA Comprehensive Institute qualified for their first ever semi-final in the Pepsi University Football League (UFL) history.

This followed a hard-fought 1-0 home victory over debutants Kumi University at Buwambo on Holy Thursday.

YMCA’s John Kisakye in celebrations

John Kiseka scored a penalty in the 8th minute for the only goal on the evening as YMCA Comprehensive Institute made it 2-1 on aggregate since the first leg played ended 1-all in Kumi.

The final whistle at Buwambo was treated with wild celebrations from the over excited players and fans alike.

YMCA Comprehensive Institute fans carry aloft their captain in jubilations

Now, the four semi-finalists are determined; YMCA Comprehensive Institute, St Lawrence University, Muteesa 1 Royal University and Kampala University.

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.

Celebrations for YMCA Comprehensive Institute after qualifying to the semi-finals of the 2025/26 Pepsi University Football League for the first time ever

In the same spirit, a number of coaches, administrators, media personalities and passionate fans have been groomed through this league.

This league is played by players below the age of 26 years and they have to be active enrolled students at the different universities in the box.

David Isabirye is a senior staff writer for Kawowo Sports where he covers most of the major events.

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