By Musa Kikuuno
As the FUFA Drum 2024-2025 tournament heats up, Busoga Province has now learned their third opponent in Group C, with Bunyoro Province securing their place after eliminating Rwenzori Province in a dramatic 4-2 aggregate win on Sunday.
The victory propels Bunyoro into what promises to be an exciting group stage, joining Busoga and Kigezi in one of the most competitive groups of this year’s tournament.
Bunyoro Province Triumphs Over Rwenzori
The clash between Bunyoro and Rwenzori had fans on the edge of their seats, with both teams battling fiercely for a spot in the group stages.
However, it was Henry Gama’s Bunyoro side that emerged victorious, sealing a 4-2 aggregate win to advance. The result marks a major milestone for Bunyoro, who have now firmly established themselves in this prestigious tournament.
Their addition to Group C sets up an intriguing competition, with Busoga, Kigezi, and Bunyoro all bringing strong squads and eager to compete for the top spot.
The FUFA Drum: A Legacy of Regional Football Excellence
This year’s tournament marks the fifth edition of the FUFA Drum since its inception in 2018, and it has grown into one of Uganda’s most exciting regional football competitions.
Over the years, the FUFA Drum has crowned a number of deserving champions, with Buganda taking the first title in 2018, followed by Acholi in 2019, West Nile in 2022, and Lango in the previous edition.
Lango, the defending champions, clinched the 2023 title after a hard-fought victory over Busoga in the final at MTN Omondi Stadium in Lugogo.
Kampala Province Joins Group D
In other developments, Simon Dungu’s Kampala Province secured their spot in Group D after defeating Bukedi, joining Teso and Tooro in the same group.
Kampala’s qualification marks another significant step for the province, and they are set to bring an exciting brand of football to Group D.
Group Stage Composition Set for Intense Battles
With the group stages now set, the competition promises to be as fierce as ever.
In addition to Group C, which now includes Busoga, Kigezi, and Bunyoro, Group A has Bugisu (who advanced at the expense of Karamoja) joining West Nile and Acholi.
Group B sees Sebei, who overcame Ankole to secure their place, paired with Lango and Buganda.
The composition of these groups guarantees thrilling encounters across the board, with each province vying for supremacy in this prestigious tournament. Busoga Province, who narrowly missed out on the title last year, are determined to go all the way this time.
Busoga’s Strong Prospects
For Busoga, the road to redemption is clear. After being edged out by Lango in a dramatic final in 2023, this year’s edition provides the perfect opportunity for the team to regroup and refocus.
The squad’s talent and determination are expected to fuel their journey in the competition, as they look to secure a long-awaited FUFA Drum victory.
With Group C now complete, Busoga’s matches against Kigezi and Bunyoro will be pivotal in determining their path forward.
