The long awaited draws for the prestigious FUFA Drum tournament were held on Wednesday, 20th December 2017 at the FUFA Technical Center in Njeru.
The tournament was officially launched by the Chief guest Ssabalangira of Busoga Kingdom Samuel Menhya, flanked by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and the chairperson of the tournament organizing committee Rogers Byamukama.
Uganda Cranes captain in the 1978 AFCON tournament captain Jimmy Kirunda and current captain Denis Onyango graced the draws.
‘We did the research and prepared well. We expect the best out of this tournament. Our vision is to unearth new talents and we also want to see some of these games live on Television’ Eng. Magogo stated.
The Chief Guest expressed gratitude towards FUFA for the new initiative. ‘We are grateful as the kingdom of Busoga to meet you. This tournament is a symbol of unity. We shall be working together with FUFA to see the prosperity of our young talented players’
Uganda Cranes current captain Dennis Onyango was so happy to be part and parcel of the draws.

‘This means a lot to me to be part. It will inspire the youngsters right down in the villages’ Onyango noted.
Acting FUFA Competitions director Hajjati Aisha Nalule supervised and closely conducted the draws also witnessed by the FUFA Finance Director Decolas Kizza.



Group A:
- Teso
- Busoga
- Sebei
- Bugishu
Group B:
- Lango
- Buganda
- Acholi
- Kigezi
Group C:
- Bukedi
- Bunyoro
- Kampala
- Rwenzori
Group D:
- Karamoja
- Ankore
- West Nile
- Tooro