After a thrilling first round of group-stage action, the University Football League is gearing up for an exciting return this February.
The second round of this prestigious competition kicks off on Tuesday, February 11, bringing more fierce rivalry and high-stakes matchups.
The university teams are ready to turn up the heat, and fans can expect even more exhilarating football.
The second round features six highly competitive groups, each with top-tier teams battling for glory.
The opening game promises to be a treat, as Muteesa 1 Royal University hosts Makerere University Business School (MUBS) in Masaka.
The two teams will face off on February 11, and it’s sure to be a heated encounter.
In their first meeting during the group phase, MUBS edged Muteesa 1-0 in a closely contested match at the MUBS playground, thanks to a well-placed strike from Mbabazi Joe Worrick.
But this time, Muteesa Royal will have the home advantage at their Masaka grounds.
Known for their exciting brand of attacking football, Muteesa will be looking to avenge their narrow defeat and secure a vital win.
Expect them to come out with all guns blazing in front of their home crowd, making for a thrilling start to the second round.
The two lay in three-team Group F which is led by MUBS on 4 points, one more than Muteesa 1 Royal University with Mbarara University at the bottom with just One.
Following the exciting opener, there will be more action across various groups in the coming days.
On Wednesday, February 12, Group C will take centre stage as St Lawrence University hosts YMCA at the Kavule Grounds.
The following day, February 13, Kampala University will face Gulu at the Luzira Prison Grounds, as both teams look to make their mark in the second round.
Notable Fixtures to Watch
- Friday, February 14: ISBAT University will face IUIU in what promises to be a closely contested match.
- Saturday, February 15: Makerere University will take on Ndejje University, a game that promises to be full of intensity.
- Sunday, February 16: University of Kisubi (UniK) will host Muni University in another exciting fixture.
- Monday, February 17: IUEA will face off with Uganda Martyrs University, with both teams eager to secure points.
- Tuesday, February 18: Nkumba University will take on Busitema University, hoping for an edge in the highly competitive group.
- Wednesday, February 19: Bugema University will battle it out with Kampala International University (KIU), looking for crucial points in the standings.
- Thursday, February 20: UCU will face Kabale University in a fixture that could have significant implications in Group B.
- Tuesday, March 4: Kumi University will play against Victoria University before rounding out the competitive fixtures on March 16.
With each team gunning for victory in a season full of surprises, the University Football League’s second-round group phase promises to be even more thrilling before the competition heads into the Quarterfinal stage which will also be played on a home and away basis.
