University Football League set to kick off in August

Uganda Martyr's Nkozi takes on Kampala University in last seasons edition| courtesy picture

FOOTBALL University Football League set to kick off in August

Ian Asabo 15:15 - 05.07.2023

The 2023 edition of the Pepsi University Football League will kick off in August, according to Association of Uganda University Sports (AUUS) President Peninah Kabenge.

The annual tournament was initially scheduled to begin on March 7th, 2023; however, several delays hindered the start.

"This year's edition should be able to kickstart as soon as students return from their holidays, somewhere in mid to late August," Kabenge told Pulse Sports.

Wakaisuka Trevor (orange) of MUBS takes on a player from Nkumba University last season| courtesy photo

"We did not want to start the tournament before we could secure another entity to help us promote the brand and co-sponsor with Pepsi," she added.

Twenty-four teams will participate in this year's tournament, making it the most oversized edition ever; 21 teams took part in the 2022 edition

UCU's Allan Opio takes on a player from Nkumba University in last year's edition| courtesy photo

Uganda Martyrs Nkozi are the defending champions after they defeated St Lawrence University 1-0 last year in Lugogo.

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