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Pepsi University Football League to kick off with thrilling matches at Hamz Stadium 

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Pepsi University Football League to kick off with thrilling matches at Hamz Stadium 
The 13th edition of the Pepsi University Football League (UFL) is finally here, and the excitement is palpable! Tomorrow, the newly built Hamz Stadium in Nakivubo will host a double-header, marking the start of the tournament. To encourage massive student turnout, entrance will be free for all students. The day’s action begins at 3:00 PM […]

The 13th edition of the Pepsi University Football League (UFL) is finally here, and the excitement is palpable!

Tomorrow, the newly built Hamz Stadium in Nakivubo will host a double-header, marking the start of the tournament.

To encourage massive student turnout, entrance will be free for all students.

The day’s action begins at 3:00 PM with a highly anticipated match between two-time champions Kampala University and defending champions Uganda Martyrs University, Nkozi (UMU).

Later, at 5:00 PM, 2018 champions Kyambogo University will take on ISBAT University in another thrilling contest.

This year’s edition features a new format, where teams will meet only once in the group stages, either home or away.

The group winners will automatically qualify for the quarterfinals, alongside the three best runners-up across all groups.

The 2025 season also welcomes four debutants: Mountain of the Moon University, Censor University, Soroti University, and Lira University, adding fresh excitement to the competition.

Fixtures

– Kampala University vs Uganda Martyrs University Nkozi: Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo – 3:00 PM (Group A)
– ISBAT University vs Kyambogo University: Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo – 5:00 PM (Group C)
– Uganda Christian University Mukono vs Ndejje University: Mukono – 3:00 PM (Group E)
– University of Kisubi vs Mountain of the Moon University: Entebbe – 3:00 PM (Group A)
– Kampala International University vs Mbarara University of Science and Technology: Nsambya – 3:00 PM (Group A)
– YMCA vs Nkumba University: Buwambo – 3:00 PM (Group C)

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