Full Time Results

Kampala 3-0 Bukedi (Agg. 4-1)

Acholi 1-0 Bunyoro (Agg. 1-0)

Buganda 2-1 Kigezi (Agg. 2-1)

Karamoja 0-1 West Nile (Agg.0-6)

Action from the FUFA Drum round 16 continued over the weekend with matchday 3 that saw teams lock horns in the return leg to determine which teams storm the quarter finals.

Kampala 3-0 Bukedi

Kampala eased past last edition’s finalists Bukedi 3-0 at Bugoloobi grounds. Defender Derrick Ngobi broke the deadlock in the early stages of the game before Martin Kizza bagged a brace to see the Fred Kajoba side sail through to the quarters on 4-1 aggregate.

Kizza went on to scoop the man of the match gong.

Acholi 1-0 Bunyoro

At a fully packed Pece Stadium, the hosts put up a spirited show against a highly resilient Bunyoro and won 1-0 thanks to a Huud Mulikyi second half strike that sent the crowds wild.

Mulikyi performance saw him take home the Man of the match award.

Buganda 2-1 Kigezi

In another highly anticipated tie, Buganda fought from minute one at Nakisunga grounds.

Usual suspect Viane Ssekajugo broke the deadlock before Dickson Niwamanya restored parity with a thumping header from a Micheal Birungi corner.

Aware that the one all draw would guarantee Kigezi a place in the quarters, the David Mutono side squeezed to the second goal that finally came from a free kick by Joshua Lubwama in the second stanza.

Ssekajugo was eventually named man of the match.

Karamoja 0-1 West Nile.

In a game that witnessed heavy down pours through out at the Naikatwae Sports Complex in Moroto, West Nile completed a double with a 1-0 win thanks to Ibrahim Dada 70th minute strike to storm the quarters on a 6-0 aggregate.

Karamoja goalie Sukuru Hajji pulled off a number of sweet saves to deny the West Nilers on a number of occasions and eventually took the man of the match award.

The FUFA Drum has continued to deliver cultural connections both on and off the pitch. Launched in 2018 by FUFA President Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim, the tournament has
provided a platform for football stakeholders to celebrate their ancestry from all corners around
the country with the 16 Provinces all in action.

The FUFA Drum has been able to bring together the young, the old, leaders at the cultural and political level. The business community has not
been left while the religious leaders have also followed the tournament keenly.

Matches involving Acholi Province have created unbelievable excitement and attraction. The
Acholi fans always make a statement wherever they go. The opponents they take on, have
never disappointed either.

With the adjusted format for this season, Acholi landed a fixture against Bunyoro Province. It was a fixture made in heaven as fans of both teams welcomed the two matches. As the coaches of the two teams planned for tactics and team formations, the cultural leaders had different ideas as they looked at how to strengthen further the cultural ties between the Provinces.

Over the weekend, the Prime Minister of Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom Owek. Andrew Byakutaga paid a courtesy call to Ker Kwaro Acholi. The Premier was accompanied by his wife Rose Byakutaga, the Clerk of Bunyoro Kitara Parliament Moses Atuha, David Basigirenda who is an administrator in Kabumba’s office and Rogers Byamukama, a FUFA Executive Member and Chairman of the FUFA Drum football tournament.

The Rt. Hon Byakutaga is an ardent football fan. He was involved in the post-match ceremonies
when he handed over the Man of the Match award to Hudu Mulikyi after Acholi edged Bunyoro at Pece Stadium in Gulu.

He said the visit is one of the avenues of strengthening the bond between Acholi and
Bunyoro.

The Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom Premier was received by David Okello the Personal Assistant to the Acholi Paramount Chief, Jacob Kilama the Director of Programs and cult heal Bernard Loum, the Secretary & Corporate Affairs Director at Ker Kwaro Acholi.

The Acholi leaders listed food security, cultural preservation, peace building, social economic
transformation & community mobilisation as some of the key priorities areas.

They also called for further cooperation and partnership with Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom.

It was echoed by the Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom officials who welcomed the idea as one of the
ways of strengthening the bond between the cultural institutions.

The Prime Minister handed over presents to the leadership of Acholi. The presents have been
part of the Kingdom’s consignment whenever Bunyoro Kingdom officials visit the Acholi
counterparts since time immemorial.

The pleasantries included a goat, millet, Kibiro salt, native peas, coffee, bananas and beer.

On behalf of the Paramount chief, the Acholi leadership appreciated the gifts and promised to reciprocate the gesture when they visit Bunyoro.

Significance of the items

1. A goat
   This is one of the treasured domestic animals in Bunyoro. It is commonly slaughtered or donated at functions of success, marriage, friendship or other ceremonies.
2. Millet Grains
   Millet is a staple food in Bunyoro and in Acholi. It withstands all weather and it gives us food security.
3. Coffee
   Coffee is used as a beverage, making some medicine and other valuables. Coffee is the first edible item you are served when you visit a friend or a person you treasure in Bunyoro (Omwaani Gunywanisa enganda). In the Banyoro tradition, coffee berries are used as a way of cementing friendship (Okusara Omukago).
4. Native peas (Enkoole Nyamugobe)
   They are fast maturing peas which the forefathers of Bunyoro used to fight food insecurity in homes due to the fact that they have a short maturity period.
5. Beer
   Traditionally, in times of celebration, the people of Acholi and Bunyoro (who are not Muslims or who don’t find offense in alcohol) sit over beer to relax, share joy & happiness.
6. Matooke
   This is one of the staple foods in Bunyoro. Recent archeological studies have discovered that the first bananas to be grown in Uganda were around Semwema in Kakumiro district.
7. Salt
   Kibiro salt has been mined for thousands of years. It is medicinal and was a major commodity that Bunyoro used to dominate to international trade.

Indeed with the cultural connection taking different steps it is vital to believe that the FUFA Drum has helped many people Celebrate their Ancestry.

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Round of 16, Return Leg results

Kampala 3-0 Bukedi
Acholi 1-0 Bunyoro
West Nile 1-0 Karamoja
Buganda 2-1 Kigezi

Buganda earned a berth into the quarterfinals of the FUFA Drum 2022 after overcoming Kigezi on Sunday.

In a close contest played at Nakisunga Playground, Mukono, the home side nicked a hard fought 2-1 win.

It should be noted that the first leg played two weeks ago at Kabale Municipal Stadium had ended goalless.

Therefore, Buganda seized home advantage to overpower Kigezi thanks to goals from Viane Ssekajugo and Joshua Lubwama

Dickson Nuwamanya got the consolation for visiting Kigezi.

Ssekajugo fired Buganda into an early lead, scoring in the 12th minute.

However, Nuwamanya found the equalizer in the 26th minute as the first half ended one-all.

Fresh from guiding Sand Cranes to Africa Beach Soccer Cup of Nations, Joshua Lubwama found the winning goal at the hour mark.

Buganda therefore joins Acholi, West Nile and Kampala as the four teams that have progressed to the quarterfinals.

It should be noted that the quarterfinals will also be played on a home and away basis.

West Nile Province secured a slot into the quarterfinals of this year’s FUFA Drum with relative ease after eliminating Karamoja.

Having won the first leg 5-0 at Greenlight Stadium in Arua, West Nile once again proved their might, defeating Karamoja 1-0 in the return leg thus advancing 6-0 on aggregate.

In the game played on Sunday at Naitakwae Sports Complex, Moroto, striker Ibrahim Dada netted the solitary goal.

The goal came in the 70th minute thus guiding West Nile to victory.

On the same day, inaugural winners Buganda edged past Kigezi in a closely contested affair.

In the game played at Nakisunga Playground, Buganda under the stewardship of David Mutono won 2-1.

Viane Ssekajugo opened the scores for Buganda as early as the 12th minute before Dickson Nuwamanya found the equalizer midway through the first stanza.

However, Buganda restored parity through lanky midfielder Joshua Lubwama who scored at the hour mark.

Therefore, West Nile and Buganda join Acholi and Kampala who had won their respective games on Saturday.

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Matchday Three Fixtures

Saturday 13th, August 2022

Kampala Vs Bukedi- NEC Ground, Bugolobi

Acholi Vs Bunyoro – Pece Stadium, Gulu

Sunday 14th, August 2022 

Karamoja Vs West Nile – Naitakwae Complex, Moroto  

Buganda Vs Kigezi – Nakisunga Grounds, Kyetume  

All games will kickoff at 3PM

The battle to determine the eight teams that will storm to the quarterfinal stage of this year’s FUFA Drum continues this weekend.

At least four teams will know their fate by Sunday as the round of 16 enters the final bend.

Whereas West Nile have one foot in the next stage, having won their home fixture 5-0 against Karamoja, the rest of the fixtures are still tight.

Defending Champions Acholi fought hard to hold Bunyoro in their backyard last weekend and they will be hoping to chance on their ever reliable home crowd at Pece Stadium to eliminate Bunyoro on Saturday.

On the same day, Kampala entertain Bukedi in Bugolobi. The reverse fixture ended one all in Butaleja with Travis Mutyaba salvaging a point for the City Boys.

The diminutive forward is however doubtful for this encounter having picked a hamstring during national team training.

Fred Kajjoba, the Kampala Province coach is convinced his troops will be able to overcome a stubborn Bukedi side.

Martin Kizza, Richard Basangwa, Owen Kasule and Titus Ssematimba are the players that Kampala will be hoping to get the job done.

Sunday will see Karamoja hosting West Nile in Moroto and the home side will need a miracle to overturn the first leg defit.

West Nile will still be without striker Muhammad Shaban who got injured on national team duty but they are optimistic for another convincing win.

The other game on Sunday will see Buganda, winners of the inaugural edition take on Kigezi in Nakisunga.

The first leg ended goalless and the hosts will be delighted to welcome back midfielder Saidi Kyeyune who missed the first leg due to National team commitments.

It should be noted that the winners on aggregate will progress to the next level.

In case the scores are level after the second leg, away goal rule will come into play.

However, if the score is still tied, then the winners will be decided on kicks from the penalty mark without playing extra time.

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Match Day 2 Results

Kigezi 0-0 Buganda

West Nile 5-0 Karamoja

Tooro 1-0 Rwenzori

Bunyoro 0-0 Acholi

The third edition of the FUFA Drum 2022 continued over the weekend with matchday two fixtures that witnessed four thrilling ties, producing six goals.

West Nile were the biggest victors as they smashed Karamoja 5-0 at the Greenlight Stadium while defending Champions, Acholi shared spoils at Bunyoro.

Below is a look at the players that were outstanding in the four games thus taking home Man Of The Match plaques plus a cash prize of USH 100,000 each courtesy of Nile Special and FUFA.

Kigezi 0-0 Buganda

This was the third meeting between both sides in the FUFA Drum history with either side registering a single victory in the first edition.

In the early kick-off on Friday played at Kabale Municipal Stadium, both sides played to a barren stalemate in an equally contested encounter.

Kigezi skipper David Ndihabwe was named Man Of The Match following his industrious display.

They will square off again in the round of 16 return leg on Sunday 14th August at Nakisunga, Kyetume to determine who team storms the last eight.

West Nile 5-0 Karamoja

As anticipated, West Nile registered the biggest win, condemning Karamoja to a 5-0 loss at a fully packed Greenlight Stadium with four goals coming in the first stanza through defender Bright Vuni, Gaddafi Wahab and a brace from Ibrahim Dada before substitute Fred Amaku put the icing on the cake with a stoppage time finish.

Left back Rashid Okocha was named Man of the match for his fantastic display.

They will face off again on 14th August at Naitakwae Sports Complex in Moroto in the return leg.

Tooro 1-0 Rwenzori

In the third meeting between both sides, the Runya-Kitara derby lived to its billing as either side came searching for maiden victory.

Going pound for pound, the hosts Tooro took the bragging rights with a narrow 1-0 victory thanks to David Opio’s 75th minute penalty.

Despite the loss, Rwenzori dreadlocked skipper Kacancu Gaddafi was named Man Of The Match.

Bunyoro 0-0 Acholi

It was an entertaining encounter that witnessed reigning Champions Acholi start their title defence against Bunyoro on the road.

In an closely contested encounter, neither side managed to find the back of the net at Masindi Stadium despite chances created.

Bunyoro and Buhuku FC midfielder Mungu Jakisha stood out and was named Man Of The Match.

Both sides will meet again on Saturday 13th for the return leg at Pece stadium in Gulu.

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Matchday Two, First Leg
Saturday Results
Bunyoro 0-0 Acholi
Tooro 1-0 Rwenzori

FUFA Drum reigning Champions Acholi began their quest to retain the coveted title on Saturday away to Bunyoro.

In the game played at Masindi Stadium, the two teams played out to a goalless draw.

Both Bunyoro and Acholi opted for a cautious approach in the opening stages. The game thus offered few scoring opportunities for either side.

George Ssekaaba and Brian Aheebwa came close to opening the scores for Bunyoro in the first half but goalkeeper Derrick Ochan on both occasions was well stationed to save.

On the other, Brian Mato went through on goal but could not put the ball beyond goalkeeper Chrispus Kusiima.

The return leg comes next Saturday at Pece Stadium, Gulu where the winner on aggregate will progress to the group phase.

In the other game played on Saturday, Tooro edged neighbours Rwenzori 1-0 courtesy of David Opio’s goal.

Full First Leg Results
Bukedi 1-1 Kampala
Busoga 1-2 Teso
Bunyoro 0-0 Acholi
West Nile 5-0 Karamoja
Bugisu 3-0 Sebei
Tooro 1-0 Rwenzori
Lango 0-0 Ankole
Kigezi 0-0 Buganda

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Matchday Two
Round of 16, First leg
West Nile 5-0 Karamoja
Kigezi 0-0 Buganda

West Nile put up a remarkable performance against Karamoja on Friday to send early signal in their quest for this year’s FUFA Drum tournament.

In the round of 16 game played at Greenlight Stadium, Arua, West Nile put five past hapless Karamoja thus all but sealing their spot to the group stage.

Defender Bright Vuni opened the floodgates, scoring the first goal as early as the fifth minute.

The game would eventually turn out one-sided as the hosts went on rampage, scoring goal after goal.

Midfielder Gadaffi Wahab doubled the lead in the 9th minute while Ibrahim Dada struck twice midway the opening stanza. Therefore, West Nile comfortably lead 4-0 at the break.

The icing on the cake came from Fred Amaku who netted the fifth and final goal of the day deep into stoppage time.

The two teams will face off again on 14th August at Naitakwae Sports Complex, Moroto with the winner on aggregate advancing to the next stage.

In the other game played on Friday, Kigezi and Buganda played out to a goalless draw at Kabale Municipal Stadium.

The final round of 16 games will be played on Saturday with Bunyoro hosting Acholi in Masindi while Tooro will host Rwenzori at Buhinga Stadium, Fort Portal.

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Matchday Two Fixtures

Friday, 5th August 2022

Kigezi vs Buganda – Kabale Stadium| 2PM

West Nile vs Karamoja – Greenlight Stadium| 4PM

Saturday, 6th August 2022

Tooro vs Rwenzori – Buhinga Stadium |2PM

Bunyoro vs Acholi – Masindi Stadium| 4PM

All games live on FUFA TV

If the opening matchday of this year’s FUFA Drum edition is anything to go by, then more thrilling moments should be expected.

The return of the coveted Championship that is themed around ‘Celebrating Ancestry’ after two years was treated to a great welcome last weekend in places like Butaleja, Mbale, Iganga and Lira where the games were played.

And as action continues this weekend, more anxiety, drama, thrilling action and passion should be expected.

The four fixtures lined up this weekend will witness reigning Champions Acholi start their title defence away to Bunyoro, inaugural Champions Buganda visit Kigezi, West Nile host Karamoja while Tooro face neighbours Rwenzori.

Kigezi Province host the 2018 Champions Buganda at Kabale Stadium but the former will be without golden boy Bobosi Byaruhanga who is busy on club assignments at Vipers SC who travelled to Tanzania for preseason activities.

However, they will hope SC Villa’s Abdallah Salim and Maroons FC new boy David Ndihabwe to inspire them to a first leg advantage in front of their home fans in an early kick off encounter.

Buganda coached by Alex Isabirye will hope inspirational forward Viane Sekajugo carries his scoring boots to Kabale stadium.

It should be recalled that Kigezi shocked a star-studded Buganda 1-0 in the first edition at Masaka Recreation Ground before losing the reverse fixture in Kabale.

The final game on Friday will be at Green light Stadium as West Nile host Karamoja Province in Arua. The latter are still searching for their maiden win in the tournament.

The star studded West Nile team will enjoy the ambience of their ever animated home fans in order to gain advantage from the first leg.

Karamoja are also determined to break the losing streak against the West Nilers. In their ranks is KCCA’s Stefano Loro Mazengo who will be making his FUFA Drum debut while the hosts will miss the services of foreign based players Alfred Leku, Bayo Fahad, Mustafa Kizza, amongs others.

It will be the fifth time both Provinces face off in the FUFA Drum with previous meetings coming in the first and second editions. In all meetings, West Nile have emerged victorious expect once where a draw was recorded between the two sides.

On Saturday, first leg fixtures at the round of 16 will wind up with two outings.

In the first game of the day, Tooro will host Rwenzori at Buhinga Stadium in Fort Portal City.

Rwenzori Province will miss the services of pacey winger Sadam Masereka who recently flew out of the country to USA while Tooro will be without midfielder Keziron Kizito who is out on club duty (Zesco) and Marvin Joseph Youngman who travelled with Vipers SC to Tanzania.

The other game will be played at Masindi Stadium as Bunyoro host defending champions Acholi.

Bunyoro Province have prepared for this fixture by playing four friendly games and so is Acholi with their notable build up game coming against West Nile.

Bunyoro will miss the services of Frank Zaga Tumwesigye who is not in the team camp but will hope for inspiration in players like Jamir Nvule , Derrick Kiggundu, Brian Aheebwa, George Senkaaba, Ivan Ahimbisibwe, among others.

On the other hand, the visitors will put faith in experienced players Denis Okot Oola, Huud Mulikyi, Moses Okot, goal keeper Derrick Ochan, last edition’s leading scorer Tito Okello incase he is in the country, amongst others.

Acholi defeated Bunyoro home and away in the second edition in 2019.