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The 2026/27 FUFA Big League got underway with an action-packed Matchday One, featuring five matches across different venues. The opening fixtures produced a mixture of draws, narrow victories and convincing wins as clubs began their campaigns with hopes of securing promotion to the Uganda Premier League.
Here is a breakdown of the results featured in the official Matchday One results graphic:
Venue: Mwererwe Matugga Ground
Buwambo United FC and Young Elephant Academy FC shared the spoils in the opening fixture at Mwererwe Matugga Ground.
The two sides settled for a 1–1 draw, earning a point apiece as both teams began their 2026/27 campaigns without defeat.
Venue: Hamz Stadium-Nakivubo
CATDA FC made a winning start to the new campaign with a 2–0 victory over Rwenzori Lions FC at Hamz Stadium-Nakivubo.
The result gave CATDA all three points and provided an early boost to their promotion ambitions, while Rwenzori Lions left the encounter without a point.
Venue: Prime Vocational Institute Playground
Iganga United FC edged Pakwach Young Stars FC 1–0 at the Prime Vocational Institute Playground.
It was a closely contested encounter decided by a single goal, with Iganga United securing maximum points from their opening fixture.
Venue: Kyamate Play Ground
Paidha Black Angels SC picked up an important away victory after defeating Kaaro Karungi FC 1–0 at Kyamate Play Ground.
The narrow win gives Paidha Black Angels a positive start to the season, while Kaaro Karungi will look to respond in their next fixture.
Venue: Betharm City Recreation Centre-Kiwenda
Kiyinda Boys FC registered the biggest victory among the five matches, defeating Onduparaka FC 3–1 at Betharm City Recreation Centre-Kiwenda.
The three-goal haul ensured Kiyinda Boys began the season with maximum points and an early positive goal difference.
The opening-day results underline the competitive nature of the FUFA Big League, with three of the five matches decided by just one goal and one fixture ending in a draw.
CATDA FC and Kiyinda Boys FC were among the early winners to make a strong impression, while Iganga United FC and Paidha Black Angels SC also collected valuable three points.
Meanwhile, Buwambo United FC and Young Elephant Academy FC shared the points after their 1–1 draw, ensuring both teams opened their campaigns with something to build on.
With the 2026/27 FUFA Big League now underway, attention turns to the next round of fixtures as clubs continue their pursuit of promotion and a strong finish to the season.
