The FUFA TV Cup 2025 continued to deliver fireworks on Sunday as the first leg of the qualifier round wrapped up with a thrilling slate of seven matches played across the country. From dominant home wins to tense draws and dramatic finishes, the day had it all.
Kibuli SSS kicked off the Sunday drama with a commanding 2–0 victory over tournament heavyweights Old Kampala SS, putting one foot firmly into the next round. Their sharp attacking play and organized backline left the visitors with little room to breathe, giving the hosts a crucial first-leg cushion.
One of the standout performances of the day came from Namilyango College, who swept aside Bishop’s SS 3–1 in a game filled with attacking brilliance. Goals from Kirungi Mathew, Wankoko Julius and Muwando David fired the hosts to a memorable win. Although Ssenyonjo Joshua pulled one back for Bishop’s SS, it was only a consolation as Namilyango controlled the tie.
At Ngora High School, fans witnessed a tightly contested clash as the home side was held to a 1–1 draw by Sebei College Tegeres, setting up a nervy return leg. Both teams showed flashes of brilliance but couldn’t break the deadlock again after exchanging goals early in the encounter.
In Zombo District, St Aloysius College Nyapea edged St Joseph Layibi College 1–0, with Opolot proving the hero thanks to a first-half winner. The narrow margin means it’s still all to play for in the return leg.
Elsewhere, Sir Samuel Baker School played out a 1–1 draw with Gulu High School, with both teams cancelling each other out in a game of equals. It was a fixture full of end-to-end action, but neither side could find the breakthrough to tilt the advantage.
A highly anticipated clash between St Balikuddembe Mitala Maria and King’s College Budo lived up to its billing. The hosts edged the contest 2–1 thanks to goals from Gabunga Exavior and Ahabwe Brandon. Katumba Rahim gave Budo hope with a well-taken goal, but it wasn’t enough to salvage a result.
Busoga College Mwiri and Kiira College Butiki also shared the spoils in a 1–1 draw, leaving the tie finely poised heading into the second leg. Both teams showed resilience and will need to raise their levels to progress.
The weekend action concluded in style as Kabalega SS secured a convincing 2–0 home win over Sir Tito Winyi SSS, delivering a composed performance in front of their supporters to round off a weekend of quality football.
With the first legs now in the books, the focus swiftly shifts to the return fixtures, where teams will aim to overturn deficits, hold onto narrow leads, or cause surprises.
