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Uganda Premier League side NEC secured a 2-0 victory against FUFA Big League side Police in the Uganda Cup encounter at Kavumba Recreational Centre, Wakiso.

Cromwell Rwothomio and Gaddafi Wahab scored in either half as NEC booked the first semifinal slot of the ongoing Uganda Cup.

Rwothomio fired the visitors ahead in the third minute as the visitors staged a dream ahead of the Cops.

Rashid Okocha nearly doubled NEC’s lead in the 15th minute but his effort was blocked for a corner from close range.

As the first half came to an end, Joseph Dhata missed the target by a whisker as his powerful effort sailed inches wide of the frame.

In the 79th minute, Marvin Kavuma was tripped in the dangerous area and NEC was awarded a penalty.

Gaddafi Wahab stepped up and converted from the spot in the 80th minute sending Police’s custodian the wrong way.

The Uganda Cup will continue on Saturday, April 13 as BUL hosts KCCA at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru while Pajule Lions will take on Pakwach Youngstars.

The quarterfinals stage will conclude on Sunday, April 14 as Kitara hosts Vipers SC at Masindi Municipal Stadium.

Uganda Cup holders Vipers SC have drawn Kitara at the quarterfinal stage of this year’s edition.

The knockout tournament has been spiced up with this duel as many believe the final has come in a bit early than expected.

The tie was confirmed during the draws that were held at FUFA Complex, Mengo on Wednesday morning.

The defending champions Vipers will be taking on Kitara who are currently sitting on top of the log with 44 points in 22 games.

Kitara are unbeaten at home in the ongoing season, they have won all games and only shared spoils on two occasions.

Vipers will have a great test of character in this tie since it’s the first top-tier side they are playing in the ongoing campaign.

To reach this stage, Kitara ousted SC Villa while Vipers easily whitewashed regional side Iganga Young FC.

In the other games, BUL will take on KCCA FC in the all-top-tier affair at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru. With the Kasasiro Boys trying to find their mojo in the league they will want to keep intact their positive run in the Uganda Cup.

Meanwhile, Fufa Big League log leaders Police will face top-tier side NEC while Pajule Lions will lock horns with Pakwach Young Stars FC.

Unlike the previous games, the quarter-final games will be pushed to extra time in case the normal time ends in a draw.

In case of a draw after extra time then the two sides will be sent into a penalty shootout. The games will be played between April 10-14 2024.

Uganda Cup | Results

Mustafa Kizza scored the only goal as KCCA registered a 1-0 victory against URA in the Uganda Cup at Metha Stadium, Lugazi on Monday.

In the game that faced a number of playing challenges, the Kasasiro Boys fought pound for pound as they secured their ticket to the final eight.

In the 5th minute, Anthony Emojong made a full stretch save to palm away Moses Aliro’s ground cross as the hosts showed hunger for an early opener.

Nine minutes later, the centre referee asked both sides to walk off the field of play due to heavy rainfall that made sight of the ball so difficult.

KCCA suffered a blow as injured Emmanuel Wasswa was stretched off the field of play. Wasswa was later replaced by Peter Lwasa.

The first half ended 0-0 setting up an entertaining second period of the game.

Mustafa finally broke the deadlock with a powerful free kick from distance that stung James Alitho’s palms before sailing into the net with five minutes to play.

Alitho would have done better at that moment but he chose to get full hold of the ball than palming away the long range effort.

The Kasasiro Boys will now await of the draws to know whom they face in the quarterfinals of the knockout tournament.

Uganda Cup | Results

Police FC registered a well deserved 4-0 victory against Bright Stars in the Uganda Cup encounter played at Kavumba Recreational Grounds on Monday.

The FUFA Big League side did everything right to see that it puts an end to Bright Stars’ journey in the ongoing Uganda Cup.

Isaac Ogwang (brace), Herman Wasswa and Steven Kabuye were the chief tormentors as Police put up a great performance.

Ogwanga gave Police the lead in the 5th minute of the game to give the visitors a great start to the game.

Bright Stars kept fighting to return into the game but the first half ended with Police in the driver’s seat.

Ogwang yet again doubled Police’s lead in the 65th minute to seal off his brace on the day.

Police gaffer Simon Peter Mugerwa introduced Wasswa to replace Ogwang in the 83rd minute.

Four minutes later, Wasswa found the back of the net extending Police’s lead in the game they handled with great care from word go.

Kabuye sealed the Cops’ sweet victory with a penalty to send them into the last eight of the ongoing knockout tournament.

Kitara put an end to SC Villa’s journey in the Uganda Cup at the Round of 16 after a 2-0 victory at Masindi Stadium on Sunday.

Frank ‘Zaga’ Tumwesigye and Paul Mucureezi were on target as the Royals eliminated the Joogo to seal a spot in the quarterfinals of the knockout tournament.

Najib Yiga and Denis Omedi came close on several occasions but missed the target by just a whisker.

In the 25th minute, Charles Lwanga’s header was cleared off the line as the visitors kept knocking on the door.

However, the first 45 minutes came to an end as the scoreboard read 0-0.

In the 80th minute, Omedi was replaced by Tumwesigye who gave the home side a lead with a tap-in from a corner kick.

With three minutes to play, Mucureezi put the icing on the cake with the second goal as the Royals went into a party mood.

To reach this stage, Kitara eliminated UPL side Gaddafi at the Round of 32 and will seek to spread its wings going forward in the tournament.

Uganda Cup | Results

BUL held their breath to eliminate Express in penalties 4-1 in the Uganda Cup at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru on Sunday evening.

It was a turn of events when Express equalised in the final minute of the game but could not carry the advantage to the 12-yard mark.

The match ended 1-1 in normal time before, BUL went on to bag bragging rights to seal a spot in the quarterfinals of the ongoing tournament.

The first half was such a busy period but neither side was lethal enough to guide the ball into the back of the net.

With four minutes left on the clock, Ibrahim Mugulusi’s volley capitalizing on Nicholas Mwere’s delivery placed the oil manufacturers in the driving seat.

In a space of two minutes, Edgar Katumba nodded home a powerful header off John Assiimwe’s corner kick.

At that juncture, BUL introduced Joel Mutabwa came onto the field of play before turning out to be the hero of the day.

For BUL, Lawrence Tezikya, Benon Tahomera, Ibrahim Kazindula and Mutakubwa converted from the spot.

While only Assimwe scored for the visitors as Marvin Oshaba and Isa Lumu failed to convert from the spot.

SC Villa and Kitara reunite at the Round of 16 of the ongoing Uganda Cup edition.

The two sides were pitted against each other in the draws conducted at the FUFA Complex in Mengo on Monday morning.

This fixture will see the two Uganda Premier League sides face off for the third time this season.

The two sides have so far played twice in the league, Kitara won the first leg at Wankulukuku before they shared spoils at Masindi.

To reach this stage, SC Villa ousted SC Tawai before they went on to eliminate Synergy FC while Kitara went past Nebbi Central before taking care of Gaddafi.

In other fixtures, KCCA will take on URA while holders Vipers will be home to Iganga Young while Express will visit BUL.

The games will be played between March 1 to March 7, 2024.

Uganda Cup Round of 16 | Full Draw 

Uganda Cup | Result

Uganda Premier League side, URA fought from a goal down to beat FUFA Big League side Calvary in the Uganda Cup on Wednesday evening.

In a game played at Midigo Primary School in Yumbe, the Tax Collectors showed character and charisma to come out victorious away from home.

Nathan Oloro gave the hosts a lead in the 16th minute thanks to a great start in the close encounter.

Calvary held on and ensured that they concluded the first 45 minutes on top of the duel.

Six minutes into the second half, Ibrahim Wammanah levelled matters with a powerful effort from a distance.

In the 75th minute, Ibrahim Dada finally placed the visitors in the driving seat. Quick-footed Dada calmly guided home Moses Aliro’s delivery.

Ten minutes later, Ahimbisibwe extended URA’s lead punishing Calvary’s goalkeeper who made a howler in front of the goal.

Dada put the icing on the cake with a minute to play. The forward’s powerful strike off Ahimbisibwe’s great through pass ensured David Obua’s troops secured a thrilling victory.

Uganda Cup | Results

Uganda Premier League side NEC secured a thrilling 5-1 victory against Northern Regional League side Acholi United in the Uganda Cup at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo on Tuesday.

Joseph Dhata, Marvin Kavuma, and Gadafi Wahab were on target as NEC sealed a spot in the Round of 16 of the prestigious tournament.

Dhata fired home in the 12th minute of the game to open the floodlights in front of a fair crowd.

Six minutes later, he found the second of the day as NEC continued to seal dominance in the physical duel.

Before the break, Wahab and Kavuma added other goals to ensure that the scoreboard reads 4-0 in their favor.

Coming from the locker rooms, Otim pulled back one for Acholi United before Dhata completed a stunning hatrick with a powerful long-range effort.

It’s only two games left at this stage as Calvary hosts URA and Pakwach Young Stars face off against Wakiso Giants.

Uganda Cup | Results

SC Villa were on top of the game as they secured a 5-0 victory against Synergy in the Uganda Cup on Sunday evening.

In the one-sided affair played at Muteesa II Stadium, the Jogoo blew out the Masaka based to seal a spot in the next round of the tournament.

Before the end of the first stanza, Charles Lwaga fired Villa ahead to open the floodgates.

A minute into the second stanza, Hakim Kiwanuka doubled the host’s lead with a solo effort as he lit the fans into the party mood.

Five minutes later, Peter Onzima’s beauty made it three up thanks to Lwanga’s thrilling delivery. The hosts continued to show their comfort on the ball. 

In the 62nd minute of the game, Kiwanuka completed a personal double with yet another come finished to add salt to Synergy’s wounds.

Villa introduced Regan Mpande, Andrew Otim, and Gavin Kiziyo for Lwanga, Onzima, and Kenneth Semakula in the 63rd minute.

In the 75th minute, the substitutes Otim and Mpande combined in a great move before the latter directed the ball into the back of the net.

Villa will return to action on Saturday, February 24 as they host Vipers in the Uganda Premier League.