FUFA has officially released the fixtures for the FUFA Drum 2025 quarter-final stage, setting the stage for compelling regional contests as the football competition enters a decisive phase.
According to the fixtures issued by FUFA’s Competitions Department on 28th February 2026, the quarter-finals will be played over two legs. The first leg is scheduled for 21st and 22nd March 2026, with the return leg to follow on 28th and 29th March 2026. All matches will kick off at 4:00 PM.
First leg fixtures
The opening leg will see host regions seek to gain a crucial advantage in front of their home supporters.
Bunyoro will host West Nile on Saturday, 21st March 2026 at Royal Park Butema in Hoima. Acholi will host Busoga on Saturday, 21st March 2026 at Booma Stadium in Kitgum. Teso will face Lango on Sunday, 22nd March 2026 at Soroti Grounds in Soroti. Buganda will take on Tooro on Sunday, 22nd March 2026 at Lugazi Stadium.
Each of these encounters is expected to attract significant support as regional pride and progression to the semi-finals remain at stake.
Return leg fixtures
The return leg matches will be played a week later, with venues reversed to ensure each team enjoys home support.
West Nile will host Bunyoro on Saturday, 28th March 2026 at Green Light Stadium in Arua. Busoga will host Acholi on Saturday, 28th March 2026 at Saza Grounds in Iganga. Lango will host Teso on Sunday, 29th March 2026 at a venue yet to be confirmed. Tooro will host Buganda on Sunday, 29th March 2026 at St Paul Seminary in Fort Portal.
The FUFA Drum tournament continues to stand out as a unique competition that blends football with cultural heritage, uniting communities across the country through sport.
With the tagline ‘Celebrating Our Ancestry’, the tournament promotes identity, unity and regional pride.
