Group B Standings:
- Ndejje University – 9 points
2. Makerere University – 8 points
3. Kumi University – 7 points
4. Victoria University – 2 points
Ndejje University will be in a must-win situation when they host Kumi University in the University Football League today, Friday in Luweero.
They sit at the top of Group B in the University Football League with 9 points, holding a narrow lead over Makerere University (8 points) and Kumi University (7 points). Victoria University remains at the bottom with 2 points.
A win for Ndejje would strengthen their grip on the top spot in Group B and secure their progression to the quarterfinals. However, Kumi, just two points behind, will be equally motivated to leapfrog their opponents with an away victory.
With Group B being tightly contested, the match at Luweero promises to be intense, as both teams have everything to play for.
Ndejje University heads into their crucial clash with an impressive defensive record, having not conceded a single goal in five games this season. However, their struggles in attack remain a concern, with only two goals scored across those matches.
Their solid backline has been the foundation of their success, keeping them at the top of Group B. However, their lack of goals means they will need to be more clinical if they are to secure a vital win against a Kumi side that is just two points behind them.
Kumi, on the other hand, will look to exploit any weaknesses in Ndejje’s attack while finding a way to break their defensive resilience. With Group B still wide open, this match is expected to be a tense, tactical battle in Luweero.
This Group B fixtures are tricky ones, as the final standings could change dramatically based on the results.
If Ndejje wins → They secure the top spot and qualification.
If Kumi wins and Makerere drops points → Kumi will leapfrog both teams and qualify as group leaders.
If Ndejje and Kumi draw → The group remains open, depending on Makerere’s result against Victoria.
In another crucial Group B encounter, Makerere University must win by more than three goals against Victoria University at Hamz stadium to secure qualification as the second-best team.
Makerere is battling Nkumba University for this spot, but the situation is now in Makerere’s hands if they manage a convincing victory over Victoria, they will seal their place in the next round.
With Victoria at the bottom with just two points, Makerere will look to capitalize on their struggles. However, anything less than a dominant win could leave them vulnerable, depending on Nkumba’s final position.
This adds even more tension to Group B, where Ndejje, Kumi, and Makerere are all fighting for qualification, making Friday’s matches decisive in shaping the next phase of the University Football League.
The group B winners will face St Lawrence in the quarterfinals
