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Uganda Cup – Results

KCCA cruised past Jinja North in a 2-0 victory in the round of 32 of the Uganda Cup at Kakindu Stadium, Jinja on Saturday evening.

Muhammad Shaban and Saidi Mayanja were on target as KCCA sealed a spot in Round 16 of the ongoing tournament.

After a poor start to the Uganda Premier League, the Kasasiro Boys will assume that the Uganda Cup avails them a chance to end the season with silverware.

Shaban was already on target in the second minute of the game. The finish extended the forward’s tally to now three in the tournament.

In the 18th minute, KCCA nearly doubled the lead through Usama Arafat but his powerful effort went inches above the frame.

Eight minutes later, Saidi Mayanja extended the hosts’ lead to give the visitors the much-needed comfort in the duel.

In the second half, the visitors kept threatening to add a third goal but their hard work was put to waste.

Elsewhere, Express needed a penalty shootout victory to go past resilient Rwenzori Lions.

Uganda Cup – Results

Police FC secured a 3-0 victory against Busei in the Uganda Cup in the Round of 32 at Iganga Ssaza Stadium on Thursday, February 15, 2024.

Emmanuel Mugume failed to bury an easy tap in front of the goal. The forward failed to control an inviting freekick before the ball was cleared in the 10th minute.

Herman Wasswa calmly controlled Tony Kiwalazi’s corner but was not allowed to get another touch on the ball as it was quickly cleared away.

Before the first half ended, Isaac Ogwang broke the deadlock with a great effort of a rebound after Busei’s custodian earlier blocked Mugume’s attempt.

Four minutes into the second stanza, Ogwang doubled Police’s lead. The forward met a through ball before he calmly guided the ball at the far post.

In the 62nd minute, Simon Peter Mugerwa introduced Regan Male, Brian Obedi, and Daniel Otto to replace Ogwang, Mugume, and Tony Kiwalazi.

Seven minutes later, Gabriel Eragu put the icing on the cake with the third goal. He was on the end of a counterattack that was started by Male.

The victory sends the Cops to the next round of the ongoing knockout tournament.

Elsewhere, holders Vipers squeezed on to the next round in a 5-4 penalty victory after a one-all draw in normal time while Young Simba eliminated Mbogo in a 3-1 spot kicks victory after a 2-2 draw.

Uganda Cup – Results

BUL Football Club secured a 3-0 victory against Simba in the Round of 32 of the Uganda Cup at Namulonge playground on Wednesday.

The visitors started on an electric note seeking for a quick goal in a one-sided encounter.

Gerald Ogweti set up Martin Aprem in front of goal but his effort was palmed away by Simba’s custodian.

With four minutes left on the clock in the first stanza, Ibrahim Kazindula broke the deadlock as Simba’s backline went to bed.

At the start of the second half, Amos Kirya was introduced to replace Madondo bringing on fresh legs upfront.

Towering defender Walter Ochora doubled BUL’s lead in the 54th minute with a beautiful header after rising highest in a forest of bodies.

In the 71st Ibrahim Orit, Lawrence and Alex Kitata replaced Ogweti, Jeromy Kirya and Martin Aprem.

In the final minute of the game, Kitata made it three after latching onto a rebound off Pascal Ngobi’s rebound.

The Jinja-based side continues to extend their blistering campaign by cementing a spot in the last 32 of the campaign.

Uganda Cup – Results

Express Football Club registered a narrow 1-0 victory against MYDA in the Uganda Cup at Kongunga Playground, Bukedea on Wednesday evening.

The victory takes Express into the Round of 32 after rescheduling the game from the main date in respect of the Uganda Premier League fixture.

The visitors came close through Alpha Thiery and Isaac Wagoina in the early minutes of the game but MYDA’s custodian was quick to palm them away.

In the 40th minute, Wagoina’s long-range effort went inches above the frame in yet another close chance.

Ten minutes into the second half, Abdul Kimera was brought to action emphatically palming away the hosts’ effort from close range.

Mansoor Safi’s freekick forced Opiro into a huge mistake as he guided the ball into his net seven minutes on top of the hour mark.

The victory sealed their spot in the next round where they will take on Rwenzori Lions in the Round of 32.

Express are chasing the 11th Uganda Cup since they are the record champions of the tournament levelled with KCCA at 10.

The Uganda Cup round of 32 has been held today Wednesday, February 7 at FUFA Complex in Mengo.

The draws were held by former Uganda Cranes and SC Villa captain Andy Mwesigwa as well as Uganda Cranes assistant coach Sam Simbwa.

The draws were held while three of the round of 64 encounters have not yet been played. Express still has to travel to Myda, Simba is waiting to host BUL while URA awaits a long journey to Kumi.

The winner between Express and Myda will take on Rwenzori Lions, and the victor from the Simba and BUL will be hosted by Kyambura Rasters while whoever cliches victory from the Kumi and URA duel will travel to Calvary.

The defending champions Vipers SC have been pitted against Western Regional League’s Rugarama.

Record holders, KCCA will be on the road to play Jinja North United. To reach this stage, the Kasasiro Boys eliminated Admin FC.

Else where SC Villa will host Masaka-based Synergy FC. To reach this stage, Synergy held Mbarara City before they eliminated them in spot kicks.

The ultimate winner of the Uganda Cup takes the ticket to represent the country in the CAF Confederation Cup.

Uganda Cup round of 32

Uganda Cup – Results

KCCA FC progressed to the round of 32 after securing a 2-0 against Admin in the Uganda Cup at Mbale Municipal Stadium on Wednesday.

Muhammad Shaban scored a goal in either half to send the Kasasiro Boys into the round of 32 of the ongoing prestigious tournament.

Shaban nearly gave the visitors a lead in the fifth minute with an overhead strike but the effort went straight to the goalkeeper’s hands. Mustafa Kizza’s cross was met by Shaban but failed to go past the goal line.

After Joel Sserunjogi was fouled four minutes later, Kizza whipped in a darling cross infront of goal but the Admin’s custodian pulled off a stunning save.

In the 13th minute, there was a mix up in Admin’s box to give away possession to Ashraf Mugume but the resultant effort was duly saved.

Shaban was quick to guide the ball into the back of the net but the assistant referee flagged it offside to bring a quick end to the visitors’ celebrations.

Shaban once again was on target, breaking the deadlock in the 34th minute of the game. The hosts had been knocking on the door for a long until it finally opened.

Before the second half restart, right back Bruno Adilson replaced Rogers Atube who was cautioned earlier in the first half.

Ten minutes later, Abdallah Mubiru introduced Emmanuel Loki for Usama Arafat who was so silent in the game.

Shaban scored the second of the day to complete a brace in the 67th minute thanks to Loki’s fantastic delivery from the right flank.

KCCA FC are the Uganda Cup record champions with 10 trophies equalling the mark with Express FC.

How they lined up

KCCA FC XI: Anthony Emojong (GK), Filbert Obenchan, Mustafa Kizza, Musitafa Mujuzi, Rogers Atube, Joel Sserujongi, Ashraf Mugume, Emmanuel Wassswa, Muhammad Shaban, Etienne Katenga, Usama Arafat 

Uganda Cup | Round of 64

Wakiso Giants secured a 4-1 victory against Kyambogo in the Uganda Cup round of 16 at Kyambogo UPK on Tuesday, January 23, 2024.

It was a low quality game as both sides made chilly errors and the score board would have looked very different if the forwards were lethal enough.

Corney Kegere fired the hosts ahead in the third minute of the game as his powerful effort penetrated through the crowd into the back of the net.

Wakiso Giants restored parity through Samson Kigozi, the forward was quick to nick the ball past the custodian Joseph Etyang before he guided the ball into the an empty net.

The visitors nearly took the lead through Kenneth Kimera after another blunder from Etyang as he rushed off the goal line but the effort went wide of the frame narrowly.

With seven minutes to play, Kimera put the ball into the net to finally give the Purple Sharks a well-deserved lead. Kimera audaciously followed Rahmat Senfuka’s delivery before guiding the ball past frozen Etyang.

Seven minutes into the second stanza, Kimera extended the lead to three. Etyang once again made a blunder rushing off the line but failed to touch on Mikidadi Senyonga’s long delivery, Kimera easily took away the ball and guided it into the net.

Blanchar Mulamba came close on different occasions but failed to find the back of the net including the shot that bounced off the frame in the 63rd minute.

Before full-time, Nyanzi put the icing on the cake with a well-curled effort from close range. The midfielder was set up by Titus Ssemtimba and he made no mistake from that point.

The other games ended in draws and were decided by spot kicks. While the game between Iganga Young and Ndejje University was not played.

Wakiso Giants, Rugarama, and Jinja North United are the three sides that have so far confirmed their spots in the Round of 32.

Uganda Cup holders Vipers SC are set to kickstart their title defence against Lugazi Stars.

The draw for the 50th edition Uganda Cup round of 64 draw was held on Monday, January 15 at Sheraton Hotel in Kampala.

In the ongoing tournament, all Uganda Premier League and Big League sides will be the travelling sides as the lower clubs are given a chance to have their home crowds.

According to FUFA Competitions Director, Hajjati Nalule, the stronger teams are given a chance to travel so that they are tested well to meet the required muscle to compete at the CAF Confederation Cup.

“We want the seeded teams in pot A (UPL and Big League) teams to travel so that we prepare them for the larger expenditure budget while travelling on the continent,” she said.

“The minimum requirement for the hosts will be having a green stadium. At least that will not be excused,” she sent a strong warning.

As the defending champions make a short trip to Lugazi, BUL will be up against Simba FC, KCCA to lock horns with Admin while Express will have MYDA in their way.

All 32 games are scheduled to be played starting on Thursday, January 18 to Wednesday, January 31.

Full draw for the Round of 64

As Vipers SC lifted the Uganda Cup title, five individuals were rewarded for their exceptional show in the just concluded tournament.

Among the five, two were Vipers players which added more joy and stage another reason for Alex Isabirye’s troops to celebrate.

Best Goalkeeper: Fabien Mutombora 

The Venoms custodian Fabien Mutombora was named the tournament’s best goalkeeper for guiding his side to the accolade.

The Burundian goalkeeper conceded only three goals and was in between the posts as his side won a penalty shootout on three occasions against Bujumbura United, Jinja North United and Wakiso Giants respectively.

Best Defender: Ashraf Mandela

Vipers right back and second deputy captain Ashraf Mandela was recognized as the tournament’s best defender.

Mandela has been tremendous throughout the journey ensuring three clean sheets and also scoring the important late equaliser against Wakiso Giants which was also the club’s first goal in normal time for the concluded tournament.

Best Midfielder: Amisi Semugera

Police FC’s Amisi Semugera was announced as the tournament’s best midfielder despite not playing a single minute in the finals.

The lanky midfielder was tremendous in the previous games and was the engine that pushed the Cops to the final hurdle of the race.

Top Scorer: Emmanuel Loki

Bright Stars forward Emmanuel Loki scored five goals to walk away with the golden boot. He guided his side to the semifinals where they lost to Vipers SC 4-1 on aggregate.

Most Assists: Ibrahim Kasinde

Bright Stars’ forward Ibrahim Kasinde collected five assists to scoop the award.

Saturday, June 3, 2023

Uganda Cup Final

Vipers SC finally brought an end to the wait to finally clinch the much-anticipated double.

The Venoms registered a 1-0 narrow victory against Police FC to win the Uganda Cup in a duel played at Akii Bu Stadium in Lira District on Saturday.

Shortly after winning the Uganda Premier League, the Kitende-based side went on to seal a double on the third trial thanks to Milton Karisa’s lonely strike.

Vipers went on to hunt for a double in 2018 KCCA FC stopped them in Bukedea. They returned to the battlefield last year and still, BUL spoilt the party in Hoima.

Angelo Lonyesi’s charges commanded the biggest percentage of possession with short and well-weighed passes but failed to guide the ball past the dotted line.

In the 13th minute, Herman Wasswa capitalised on Rogers Torach’s fumble before he set up Emmanuel Mugume but the forward’s effort went narrowly above the frame.

Skipper Milton Karisa placed Vipers in the lead with a thrilling header directed into the back of the net off Bright Anukani’s well-taken corner kick in the 16th minute.

Ten minutes later, Ashraf Mandela’s long ball met Karisa in the box but the Cops’ captain Joseph Ssentume threw his body on the line to block the effort.

In the 34th minute, Vipers nearly gave away a chilly goal after a miscommunication between goalkeeper Fabien Mutombora and Torach but Mugume’s shot went off target.

At the start of the second half, Alex Isabirye made the first change introducing Karim Ndugwa for Abubaker Lawal who had staged a dull show in the first half.

Six minutes past half an hour mark, Nduggwa came close to extending the lead but goalkeeper Davis Mutebi swiftly dealt with the challenge.

With 15 minutes to play, Karisa was denied to double the lead with only a keeper to beat. The agile forward was set up by Ndugwa but Mutebi punched the ball out for a corner kick.

Isabirye also wrote his name in the books of history after lifting his fourth Uganda Cup title after earlier winning it with BUL, Victoria University and URA FC.