The third edition of the FUFA Drum has reached the quarterfinals stage with the organising Committee conducting the draw to create fixture for the last eight teams.
The draw was held on Monday 29th August 2022 at FUFA House, Mengo.
Rogers Byamukama, the Chairman of the FUFA Drum Organising Committee expressed his joy about how this year’s edition has been received by the fans.
‘FUFA Drum is very unkind. It gives you all sorts of surprises. As the organising committee, we are happy with the traction gained so far.’
The FUFA Competitions Director Aisha Nalule who is also a member of the FUFA Drum Organining Committee explained the format in which the quarter-finals will be played.
‘We have eight teams at this stage. It will be played on a home and away basis and the winner of each tie qualifies for the semi-finals. We urge teams to use only licensed players. The team that has scored more goals at the end of the second leg fixtureshall be the winner of the tie. If teams are tied at the end of the second-leg, the away goal’s rule shall apply. If teams are still tied, spot kicks shall be applied to determine the winner’
FUFA Executive Committee Member Ronnie Kalema highlighted the Federation’s effort in respect to the tournament. Kalema is also the Executive Secretary of the FUFA Football Development Unit where refereeing falls.
‘The federation has tried to give its best in terms of officiating and the technical aspects of the game. We shall continue giving those aspects our best.’
The matches will be played starting 9th and 11th September 2022 but only one fixture will be played per day.
Quarterfinals Draw
Bugisu vs Lango
Acholi vs Buganda
West Nile vs Kampala
Teso vs Tooro
The first fixture is to be played on the 9th September 2022
The FUFA Drum is sponsored by Nile Special and Insurance Company NIC Holdings
