The quarterfinal stage draw for the second edition of the FUFA Drum tournament were on Monday held at the FUFA house in Mengo, Kampala.
The remaining eight provinces have been pooled into two groups; one based in Gulu and the other in Lira and the matches will kick off on 21st November 2019.
The teams in the quarterfinals are; Cup holders Buganda, runners Up West Nile, Lango, Acholi, Busoga, Bukedi, Bugisu and Tooro.
Buganda is joined by Acholi, Bukedi and Tooro to complete group A while West Nile on the other hand, have been pitted against Lango, Busoga and Bugisu.
Acting FUFA President, Justus Mugisha indicated that the FUFA Drum has produced several success stories in just two years such as taking the game of football to every part of the country and bringing together Ugandans.
“We appreciate the reception that the people have given to the FUFA Drum. We have a good story to tell in the last two years because the tournament has given people a sense of belonging. The cultural leaders have embraced it and rallied their subjects to support the teams,” said Mugisha.
Gulu and Lira were chosen to host the quarterfinals because the residents in the two districts show passion for the football game, both still have teams competing and turn up in big numbers to watch these games.
The two leaders in each group at the end of the first round will seal a spot in the semi-finals of the 2019 FUFA Drum.
The final is expected to be played on Saturday, 30th November with the winner getting a cash prize of 30 million Ugandan shillings.
Buganda Province won the first edition having defeated West Nile in Arua last year.
Group A (Gulu): Buganda, Acholi, Tooro, Busoga
Group B (Lira): West Nile, Lango, Bukedi, Bugisu
