The FUFA Super 8 tournament returns this Wednesday, 27th August 2025, for its much-anticipated fifth edition, promising fireworks in Kampala City. Unlike previous editions, this year’s competition will be hosted at two iconic venues—the newly revamped Hams Stadium, Nakivubo, and the MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo.
The Super 8, which acts as the curtain-raiser for the Uganda Premier League season, has grown into a prestigious tournament since its launch in 2018. KCCA FC claimed the inaugural title after a 2–0 victory over Onduparaka at Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku. A year later, Vipers SC etched their name on the trophy after overcoming KCCA in the 2019 final at the same venue.
After a three-year break due to the COVID-19 pandemic (2020–2022), the tournament bounced back in 2023, with BUL FC edging URA FC on penalties (3–2). BUL went on to defend their crown in 2024 after a dramatic shootout victory over Vipers.
This year’s edition, however, comes with a twist. Vipers SC, last season’s double winners and the 2019 Super 8 champions, will not feature despite qualifying. The Kitende-based giants opted to withdraw in order to concentrate on their CAF Champions League campaign, handing their slot to Express FC, who step in as replacements.
The Eight Contenders
The 2025 FUFA Super 8 will feature:
NEC FC
BUL FC (defending champions)
Kitara FC
KCCA FC
Maroons FC
URA FC
SC Villa
Express FC
Match Fixtures
The action kicks off on Wednesday, 27th August at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo with:
URA FC vs Kitara FC
KCCA FC vs SC Villa
On Thursday, 28th August, focus shifts to Hams Stadium, Nakivubo where:
NEC FC will face Express FC
BUL FC will battle Maroons FC
The tournament will then take a short pause for the international break, with second legs slated for 9th and 10th September.
Road to the Final
The semi-finals will be played on a one-leg basis. The winner between KCCA and SC Villa will face the victor of BUL FC vs Maroons FC, while the winner of NEC FC vs Express FC will lock horns with the winner of URA FC vs Kitara FC.
