The Pepsi University Football League (UFL) 2024/25 has entered its decisive knockout stage, with the quarter-final draws officially set.
As Uganda’s top university teams prepare for battle, fans can expect intense encounters as teams fight for a place in the semi-finals.
Quarter-Final Matchups
The draw has produced exciting pairings:
- Muteesa I Royal University vs Bugema University
- Winner C vs Winner B
- Kampala University (KU) vs Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU)
- Second Best Team vs Uganda Martyrs University
Each tie will be played over two legs, with the first-leg matches scheduled from March 18 to 22, followed by the return legs from March 24 to 28.
However, two crucial fixtures in Group C and Group B will determine the final teams to complete the quarter-final lineup.
Key Deciding Matches
- Group C: Uganda Christian University (UCU) vs St. Lawrence University
- Group C: Kabale University vs YMCA
- Group B: Victoria University vs Makerere University
- Group B: Kumi University vs Ndejje University
These matches will be pivotal in shaping the quarter-finals, especially as UCU and St. Lawrence battle for top honors in Group C.
Meanwhile, Group B sees an intense contest, with Ndejje University aiming to maintain their unbeaten run and Makerere University looking to secure their spot in the knockouts.
With the tournament now at its most critical phase, the pressure is mounting. Will the traditional powerhouses continue to dominate, or will new contenders rise to shake up the competition? The upcoming matches will provide all the answers.
