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Muteesa 1 Royal University defeats Bugema University in 2026/27 UFL opener

Shabir Lubega, Erick Katende and Sam Mutambo were on target for the reigning champions, Muteesa 1 Royal University against Bugema University.

Muteesa 1 Royal University players celebrate their opening goal against Bugema University at Hamz stadium

2026/27 University Football League:

  • Official opening match: Bugema University 0-3 Muteesa 1 Royal University

Muteesa 1 Royal University opened University Football League (UFL) title defence with a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Bugema University at the Hamz Stadium (Nakivubo War Memorial Grounds) on Thursday, 22nd October 2026.

Shabir Lubega, Erick Katende and Sam Mutambo were on target for the reigning champions who are coached by former Uganda Cranes international Tonny Mawejje.

Shabir Lubega of Mutesa 1 Royal University
Ivan Ochan of Mutesa 1 Royal University heads the ball

Lubega scored on the stroke of half time with a clinical finish inside the goal area off a cut-back from Ivan Ochan.

Katende made it two five minutes into the second stanza with a decent strike past the goalkeeper Nasser Kalulu before substitute Mutambo made it three on the hour mark.

Kamulungi Nuwagaba of Bugema University takes on Mutesa 1 Royal University’s Gideon Ssemaganda
Bugema University against Mutesa 1 Royal University
Joseph Male clears the ball as Gideon Ssemaganda closes by
Bashir Kasibante of Bugema University races to the ball
Bugema University goalkeeper Nasser Kalulu jumps to collect a high ball

Attempts by Bugema University to pull back a goal were fruitless, thanks to the discipline backline of Muteesa 1 Royal University and command of the goalkeeper Joram Kayanja.

The university football league is organized by the Association of Uganda University Sports (AUUS), sponsored by Crown Beverages Limited under the Pepsi Brand.

Bugema University XI: Nasser Kalulu (G.K), Lambert Nyakusinga, Bashir Kasibante, Coneliou Wasimera, Chrispus Juuko, Mathew Casemiro Bebe, Innocent Tumuhisibise, Kamulungi Nuwagaba, Joseph Male, Patrick Nuwatuha, Andrew Ssenyonga

Subs: Fred Ochen, Keagan Mulyanti, Moses Kakooza, Emmanuel Kidawalime, Edward Mutebi, Derrick Musinguzi, Jonah Mwandah

Team Official:

  • Head coach: Andrew Mugagga
  • Assistant coach: Paul Yiga
  • Team doctor: Alex Yiga
  • Team manager: Joshua Kiyimba
  • Official: Faustine Kiwa

Mutesa 1 Royal University XI: Joram Kayanja, Twaha Malala Bukenya, Martin Mutebi, Hamidu Suna, Shafick Ssentongo, Ali Lutwama, Ivan Ochan, Gideon Ssemaganda, Shabir Lubega, Nicholas Ssenyonjo, Erick Katende

Subs: Ivan Ssemukasa, Ibrahim Mutebi, Gerald Ssempeebwa, Sam Mutambo, Emmanuel Kirunda, Alex Kizza, Joel Kyeyune

  • Head coach: Tonny Mawejje
  • Assistant coach: Peter Sibo
  • Team doctor: Fahad Ssebagala
  • Team manager: Henry Lutaaya
  • Official: Charles Lutaaya
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