UFL:KAMPALA UNIVERSITY “FLYING EAGLES” EYE QUARTERFINAL FIRST LEG WIN IN BUGEMA

Kampala University (KU) takes on Bugema University in the first leg of the University Football League quarterfinals tomorrow at Bugema.

KU topped Group A with 13 points, while Bugema finished as best losers in Group B with 11 points.

Both teams are still unbeaten this season.

For starters, Kampala University, a two-time champion, was knocked out in the quarterfinals last season by IUIU.

While Bugema University made it to the semis, losing to eventual champions Uganda Martyrs University Nkozi (UMU).

KU’s last season’s top scorer Gilbert Wannume leads the charge, while Bugema’s Joseph Male will be a key player for the home side.

The teams are led by coaches Vincent Tumusiime “Titi Camala” (KU) and Meddie Nyanzi (Bugema).

Can the Flying Eagles soar higher in Bugema?

Quarterfinals will be played from 23rd March – 4th April 2026

First Leg Fixtures;

Tuesday 24th March, 2026

▪︎ Bugema University 🆚️ Kampala University, Bugema

Wednesday 25th March, 2026

▪︎UMU Nkozi 🆚️ Muteesa I Royal University, Nkozi

Thursday 26th March, 2026

▪︎ St Lawrence University 🆚️ Ndejje University, Kavule

Friday 27th March, 2026

▪︎ Kumi University 🆚️ YMCA, Kumi

Former University Football League Champions:

2016 – Kampala University

2017 – UMU Nkozi

2018 – Kyambogo University

2019 – UCU

2020-2021 (not played – Covid)

2022 – UMU Nkozi

2023 – Nkumba University

2024 – UMU Nkozi