Uganda Cup | Result

• Vipers 3-0 Blacks Power

Vipers secured a well-deserved 3-0 victory against Blacks Power in the Uganda Cup at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende on Wednesday.

Yunus Sentamu, Pedro Sukuya, and Livingstone Mulondo scored as Vipers secured bragging rights on the day.

Sentamu broke the deadlock in the 30th minute with a half-volley after being set up by Sukuya from the left flank.

Sukuya doubled Vipers’ lead in the 59th minute with a low drive after being set up by Sentamu in an emphatic way.

Mulondo put the icing on the cake in the 61st minute after nodding home Sukuya’s corner into the back of the net.

Vipers join Kitara, Police, SC Villa, KCCA, Kaaro Karungi, BUL and Kataka in the last eight teams of the ongoing prestigious tournament.

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• Kaaro Karungi 3-0 UPDF
• URA 1(3)-1(5) Kataka

Kaaro Karungi sealed a 3-0 victory against UPDF in the Uganda Cup encounter at Kyamate Ground, Ntugamo on Wednesday.

It was a shocking result as the FUFA Big League pulled off a stunning victory on the day in front of a big crowd.

Musa Seremba, Gideon Onyango Moses, and Clinton Kamugisha were on target as the hosts secured the victory.

Seremba broke the deadlock in the 24th minute with a powerful strike from distance guiding the ball past custodian Sulaiman Kibalama.

Onyango extended the hosts’ lead in the 58th minute as the visitors’ load and trouble doubled in the second half.

Kamugisha sealed the victory with a great strike in the 79th minute capitalizing on an error by goalkeeper Kibalama.

Even though Kaaro Karungi lie 10 on the Big League log, they have registered a slot in the last eight of the Uganda Cup.

On the other hand, UPDF will switch attention to the Uganda Premier League as they fight to remain in the top tier.

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• URA 1(3)-1(5) Kataka

Kataka FC has knocked URA FC out of the Uganda Cup after securing a dramatic 5-3 victory in a penalty shootout at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo, on Wednesday evening.

The match ended in a 1-1 draw in regulation time, forcing the game into penalties.

URA took the lead in the 80th minute when Abraham Tusubira converted a penalty after Ivan Ahimbisibwe was fouled in the box in the 78th minute.

However, Kataka responded just three minutes later, with Abdulrahman Maloba equalizing through a simple header.

In the penalty shootout, Kataka was clinical, with Richard Lempani, Mohammed Biafulo, Emmanuel Kulanga, Stephen Namaisi, and Saul Bugoma all converting their spot-kicks.

For URA, Olimi Nyarwa, Tusubira, and Emmanuel Oketch found the back of the net, but Joshua Lubwama’s effort was saved, sealing Kataka’s victory.

The victory grants the Mbale-based side bragging rights and a spot in the quarterfinals of the ongoing Uganda Cup.

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• KCCA 4-0 Rwenzori Lions

KCCA secured a dominant 4-0 victory over Rwenzori Lions in the Uganda Cup at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo, on Tuesday.

James Mubezi scored a brace, while Sadat Anaku and Ettiene Katenga also found the back of the net as KCCA eased past their opponents.

Unmarked left-back Mubezi opened the scoring in the ninth minute, tapping in after Rwenzori Lions failed to clear their lines.

Usama Arafat and Anaku came close to doubling the lead in the first half but were unable to convert their chances.

However, Anaku finally extended KCCA’s lead in the 47th minute, capitalizing on a precise delivery from Mubezi.

Mubezi then completed his brace in the 69th minute with another well-taken finish, making it 3-0 for the hosts.

Katenga sealed the victory in stoppage time with KCCA’s fourth goal, capping off a near-perfect evening for the team.

The win sends KCCA into the quarterfinals as they continue their pursuit of an 11th Uganda Cup title.

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• BUL 7-0 Total
• Lugazi 0-1 SC Villa

BUL delivered a resounding 7-0 victory against Total, a team from the FUFA Big League, at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru on Tuesday.

Jeromy Kirya nearly scored within the first ten minutes, but his attempt went wide after capitalizing on Nicholas Mwere’s cross.

In the 27th minute, Karim Ndugwa was fouled in the penalty area, resulting in a penalty. Jerome Kirya stepped up and successfully converted the spot-kick.

Six minutes later, Ndugwa extended the hosts’ lead, receiving a brilliant pass from Fredrick Ngalo.

Ndugwa scored his third goal in the 47th minute, capitalizing on Isaac Wagoina’s precise delivery, prompting enthusiastic chants from the crowd.

In the final 15 minutes of the match, Total’s defense faltered, and BUL’s relentless attack overwhelmed them.

Lawrence Tezikya, Isaac Wagoina (brace), and Reagan Kalyowa all found the net, securing the largest victory of the campaign for the hosts.

Uganda Cup | Results 

• Football Classroom 1-2 Buhimba United Saints 
• Karuguuza 1(4)-(5)1 Kaaro Karungi 
• Odramachako 2-0 Paidha Black Angels 
• Kuluva Rainbow 2-0 MYDA
• Busia Young Stars 1(5)-(4)1 Kiyinda Boys

Buhimba United secured a 2-1 victory against Football Classroom in the Uganda Cup at the Yes Centre, Nsambya on Saturday.

Despite attacks on either side, the first stanza ended goalless as the tone was set for the second stanza of the game.

Five minutes into the second half, Football Classroom took the lead after an own goal by Buhimba United Saints defender.

Job Owori levelled matters in the 57th minute with a solo effort before guiding the ball into the back of the net.

Five minutes later, Lucas Mola put the icing on the cake with effort slotted past the near post.

Buhimba United Saints booked their slot in the round of 32 as the prestigious tournament goes on.

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• Simba 3-2 Mbale Heroes

Simba (Uganda Wildlife Authority) secured a hard-fought 3-2 win against Mbale Heroes in the Uganda Cup Round of 64 on Sunday.

Edgar Katumba opened the scoring for Simba in the 28th minute with a clinical finish, giving the home side an early advantage.

However, Mbale Heroes responded in the 40th minute when Patrick Oyet equalized, sending the crowd into a frenzy of celebrations.

Shortly after the second half began, Katumba struck again in the 48th minute, restoring Simba’s lead with a simple tap-in after Mbale’s defense failed to clear their lines.

The game remained intense as Umar Kayemba quickly equalized for Mbale Heroes just three minutes later, setting the stage for a thrilling contest.

The decisive moment came when Kenneth Ssebaduka capitalized on a rebound, firing home to seal the victory for Simba.

Simba’s victory propels them to the next stage of the Uganda Cup, leaving Mbale Heroes to reflect on missed opportunities in a pulsating encounter.

Karadali 0-1 Police

Police FC secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Karadali in the Uganda Cup Round of 64 on Saturday evening at Orum Primary School playground.

Daniel Jakony’s lone strike proved decisive as Police advanced to the Round of 32, but not without a fight from the fifth-division Karadali side, which displayed remarkable organization and resilience.

Allan Bukenya came close to breaking the deadlock for Police but narrowly missed the target with a powerful shot.

Later, Ben Ocen squandered a golden opportunity in a one-on-one situation after being brilliantly set up by Herman Wasswa.

Despite the persistent pressure, it was Jakony who eventually broke through to secure the win for the Cops.

Police FC, who were eliminated by NEC in last season’s quarter-finals, now look to progress further in this year’s campaign.

Uganda Cup | Round of 64 Result

• UCU 0-4 NEC

NEC Football Club secured their place in the Round of 32 of the 51st Stanbic Uganda Cup with a commanding 4-0 victory over UCU at Mbale City Stadium on Friday, January 10, 2025.

Goals from Emmanuel Ajo, James Jarieko, Allan Mugalu, and Dickson Niwamanya sealed a dominant performance for Hussein Mbalangu’s side.

Ajo opened the scoring in the 28th minute before Jarieko and Mugalu struck in quick succession just before halftime, giving NEC a comfortable 3-0 lead at the break.

Second-half substitute Niwamanya, who replaced Jarieko in the 77th minute, put the game beyond doubt with an 87th-minute goal to wrap up the emphatic victory.

NEC will be aiming to go a step further this season after finishing as runners-up in last year’s final, where they lost 1-0 to Kitara at Mutesa II Wankulukuku Stadium.

Uganda Cup | Round of 64 Results

• Tepa FC 1-2 Vipers SC
• UCU 0-4 NEC
• Pakwach Young Stars 3-0 Kigezi Homeboyz

Vipers SC secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Tepa FC in the Round of 64 of the 51st Stanbic Uganda Cup.

The match played under heavy rain at the Aloysius Core PTC Ground in Ngora on Friday, January 10, 2025, saw defender Livingstone Mulondo emerge as the unlikely hero with a rare brace.

Mulondo gave the visitors an early lead in the 21st minute, heading home the opener.

However, Tepa fought back in the second half, levelling the score through Simon Peter Olupot, sparking hope for the home side.

As the game approached its final moments, Mulondo rose once again to the occasion, scoring the winner with another powerful header just five minutes from full-time.

With this victory, Vipers SC, three-time winners of the Uganda Cup (2015-16, 2019-20, and 2022-23), advanced to the Round of 32.

The winner of the Stanbic Uganda Cup earns the right to represent Uganda in the CAF Confederation Cup.