Pepsi UFL: Muteesa I Royal University begin title defence with impressive win over Bugema
David GOMBE
Muteesa I Royal University began their title defence with a commanding 3-0 win over Bugema University at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo, on Thursday, 22nd October 2026.
Shabir Lubega, Erick Katende and Sam Mutambo scored the three goals for the Tonny Mawejje-coached side.
Lubega gave the reigning champions the lead at the stroke of half-time after being fed by Ivan Ochan.
Katende doubled Muteesa I Royal University’s lead five minutes into the second half with a brilliant strike, before second-half substitute Mutambo put the icing on the cake with the third at the hour mark.
Muteesa I cruised to their first win of the season under legendary Uganda Cranes midfielder Mawejje.
Team Line-ups:
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
Muteesa I 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