The Buffaloes 7s semi-final pairings have been confirmed following the completion of the quarterfinal matches at Kyadondo on Sunday morning.
The Hippos will face Heathens in the first semi-final, while Black Pirates will clash with Rhinos in the second semi-final.
Buffalos 7s quarterfinal runs
Hippos booked their spot with a narrow 7-5 victory over Elgon Wolves in the opening quarterfinal.
Heathens followed up with a 24-12 win over Kampani Eagles, while Black Pirates defeated KOBs 26-14 thanks to Stephen Alul’s brace, three successful conversions, and tries from Alex Aturinda and Haruna Muhammad.
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In the day’s biggest upset, newcomers Walukuba Barbarians were stunned by Rhinos 20-5, ending their unbeaten run in dramatic fashion.
Day Two Fixtures – 2025 Buffaloes 7s
Challenge Trophy Quarterfinals
Buffaloes 20-7 Gulu City Falcons
Rams 27-5 Entebbe Jaguars
Juba Eagles 20-12 Mukwano Hawks
Mongers 22-7 Kyambogo
Cup Quarterfinals
Hippos 7-5 Elgon Wolves
Heathens 24-12 Kampani Eagles
Black Pirates 26-14 Kobs
Walukuba Barbarians 5-20 Rhinos
Semis
13th place
Gulu City Falcons vs Entebbe Jaguars
Mukwano Hawks vs Kyambogo
Challenge Trophy semis
Buffaloes vs Rams
Juba Eagles vs Mongers
Fifth-place semis
Elgon Wolves vs Kampani Eagles
KOBS vs Walukuba
Cup Semis
Hippos vs Heathens
Black Pirates vs Rhinos
