Category: Uganda Cup

Stanbic Uganda Cup 2021 (Round of 16) – 1^st Legs:

• Wakiso Giants 5-1 Tooro United
• UPDF 1-3 Vipers
• Onduparaka 0-1 SC Villa
• Express 2-1 URA
• Maroons 0-2 KCCA
• Proline 2-1 Mbale Heroes
• Police 4-1 Soltilo Bright Stars

Round of 32 (Return Leg): Kigezi Home Boyz 1-3 Kitara (Aggregate: 5-5; Kigezi Home Boyz progress on away goals’ rule)

Wakiso Giants has so far scored the biggest margin in the on-going round of 16 for the Stanbic Uganda Cup.

The Purple Sharks as the team is baptized, overcame visiting Tooro United 5-1 at the Kabaka Kyabaggu stadium, Wakiso.

Uganda U-20 striker Ivan led the assault with a brace. Rahmat Ssenfuka, Frank Ssebuufu and Viane Ssekajugo scored the other goals for Wakiso Giants.

On fire striker Marvin Oshaba, the top scorer in the FUFA Big League with 7 goals got the consolation for Kitara, a club coached by Edward Golola.

Tooro United George Kigonya was red-carded for unsporting conduct.

The return leg will be played on Tuesday, 4th May 2021 at the Buhinga Stadium in Fort Portal.

At the MTN Omondi Stadium – Lugogo, fans were treated to a double header.

During the early kick off at 1 PM, Proline, the current holders of the cup (won in 2019) beat visiting Mbale Heroes 2-1 through goals by Noordin Bunjo (penalty) and Savio Kabugo.

Mbale Heroes’ consolation was a diving header by their captain Jamaldin Buchochera.

In the second game, Police humbled Soltilo Bright Stars 4-1. Police’s goals came from Ben Ocen’s brace, Yusuf Ssozi and another by Uganda U-20 striker Derrick Kakooza.

The consolation for Soltilo Bright Stars was scored by Joseph Janjali.

KCCA defeated Maroons 2-0 at the Prisons Stadium in Luzira.

Defenders Herbert Achai and Hassan Jurua (penalty) inspired Morley Byekwaso’s side.

The return leg will be played at the MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo on Wednesday, 5th May 2021.

Meanwhile, Vipers rallied from behind to score three second half goals through UPDF defender Joseph Bright Vuni (own goal), Ibrahim Orit and Congolese striker Cesar Manzoki.

Brian Kayanja had headed home the opener for UPDF.

Kigezi Home Boyz will face BUL in the round of 16.

Edison Kasaija struck a brace for Kitara and midfielder Pius Mbidde scored the other.

Dickson Kihanga Niwamanya extended his tournament tally to four goals. 

Kigezi Home Boyz will now face BUL in the first leg at the Kyabazinga stadium, Bugembe in Jinja city.

The return leg for Vipers and UPDF will be played on Monday, 3rd May 2021 at the St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende at 3:30 PM, live on UBC Television.

Return Legs:

Monday 3rd May: Vipers vs UPDF, St Mary’s Katende stadium (TV)

Tuesday 4th May:

• SC Villa Vs Onduparaka, Bombo Military stadium (TV)
• Tooro United Vs Wakiso Giants, Buhinga stadium
• URA Vs Express, Arena of vision

Wednesday 5th May

• KCCA Vs Maroons, MTN Omondi stadium (TV)
• Soltilo Bright Stars Vs Police, Kavumba Recreation Ground

Thursday 6th May: Mbale Heroes Vs Proline – Mbale Municipal Stadium

Stanbic Uganda Cup 20201 (Round of 16) – 1st Leg:

Round of 32 (Return Leg): Sunday, 2nd May 2021 – Kigezi Home Boyz Vs Kitara (Kabale Municipal Stadium)

Sports Club Villa, Express and Vipers all picked up victories during the first legs of their respective round of 16 engagements in the Stanbic Uganda Cup on the International Labour Day.

The Jogoos and Vipers won away from home, beating Onduparaka and UPDF 1-0 and 3-1 respectively.

Substitute Faizo Kazibwe was the hero for SC Villa with a late goal at the Aba Bet Green Light Stadium in Arua city.

Vipers required a gallant second half performance to out-muscle UPDF at the Military Stadium in Bombo, thanks to goals from Joseph Bright Vuni (own goal), Ibrahim Orit and Ceaser Manzoki.

Earlier, Brian Kayanja had scored in the 11th minute to give UPDF an early lead in the opening half.

Elsewhere, Express recovered from a goal down to beat visiting URA 2-1 at the Betway Mutesa II Wankulukuku Stadium.

URA’s Ibrahim Juma Dada got the opener inside the opening two minutes.

However, Express recovered to equalize through Martin Kizza in the 17th minute as the opening 45 minutes ended one goal apiece.

Later in the second half, on-form forward Eric Kenzo Kambale got the winner for the Red Eagles in the 65th minute.

On Sunday, 2nd May 2021, there are four matches on the menu, all in the first leg as the Stanbic Uganda Cup round of 16 duels continue.

Stanbic Bank Uganda is the headline sponsor of this annual tournament played since 1971.

Paints company Kansai Plascon are the other partners.

Sunday 2nd May:

• Proline 2-1 Mbale Heroes, MTN Omondi stadium 1pm (TV)
• Police 4-1 Soltilo Bright Stars, MTN Omondi stadium 3:30 (TV)
• Wakiso Giants 5-1 Tooro United, Kabaka Kyabaggu stadium
• Maroons 0-2 KCCA, Prisons ground Luzira

Wednesday 5th May: BUL vs Kigezi Homeboyz (1st Leg R16)

Return Legs:

Monday 3rd May: Vipers vs UPDF, St Mary’s Katende stadium (TV)

MAIN PHOTO: Express Football Club players celebrate their winning goal at the Betway Mutesa II Wankulukuku Stadium (Credit: Express FC Media)

The Stanbic Uganda Cup 2021 round of 16 draws were held at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala on Thursday, April 22, 2021.

FUFA Deputy CEO – Football Decolas Kiiza Hantali, FUFA club licensing manager Ivan Kintu Bayige, Esther Musoke (FUFA Marketing Director), former Uganda Cup winner Andrew Lule and Ahmed Hussein (FUFA Communications Director) conducted the tranquil draw.

In the draws proper, army side UPDF was picked out of the draw casket first with the home fixture against the 2016 champions Vipers at the Army Military Stadium, Bombo.

This was followed by the 2019 winners Proline and 1999 champions Mbale Heroes fixture; Onduparaka Vs SC Villa, Wakiso Giants Vs Tooro United, Police Vs Soltilo Bright Stars, Express Vs URA, BUL against Kitara or Kigezi Home Boyz.

The first leg of the Kitara versus Kigezi Home Boyz duel will be played on 29th April 2021.

Kiiza appreciated the different stakeholders that have witnessed the smooth progress of this tournament.

From the Government that blessed the return of sports in the country after a lengthy COVID-19 ban on recreation and sporting events to the club owners, players, media, sponsors, Kiiza was full of praise.

‘We thank the Government that allowed the return of sports; clubs, players, referees, sponsors, media and all key stake holders that have enabled the smooth play of the Stanbic Uganda Cup. We humbly appeal to the clubs to comply with the set regulations’ Kiiza noted.

Bayige explained the playing format of the games (home and away) between 1st and 6th May 2021.

‘The Stanbic Uganda Cup round of 16 games will be played on home and away basis between 1st and 6th May 2021’ Bayige confirmed.

Lule recounted the memories he enjoyed during the times at Express Football Club where he won the trophy twice in 1997 and 2001.

‘It is a big honour to win the Stanbic Uganda Cup. I recall the memories when I guided Express to two titles in 1997 and 2001. My most memorable moment was in 2001 in the semi-finals against KCC. Their player Morley Byekwaso gave me a very big challenge but we managed to win’ Lule stated.

The first and return legs will be played between 1^st and 6^th May 2021 on a home and away basis.

Stanbic Uganda Bank is the main sponsor of the tournament with Kansai Plascon the other partner.

Full Draws (Round of 16)

• UPDF Vs Vipers – Bombo Military Stadium
• Proline Vs Mbale Heroes – MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo
• Onduparaka Vs SC Villa – AbaBet Green Light Stadium, Arua
• Wakiso Giants Vs Tooro United – Kabaka Kyabbagu Stadium, Wakiso
• Police Vs Soltilo Bright Stars – MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo
• Express Vs URA – Betway Mutesa II Wankukukuku
• BUL Vs Kitara or Kigezi Home Boyz- Kyabazinga Stadium, Bugembe
• Maroons Vs KCCA – Prisons Stadium, Luzira

*First team on the fixture to host the first leg (Full dates will be confirmed by the FUFA Competitions department)

MAIN PHOTO: Former Uganda Cranes, Uganda Kobs and Express player Andrew Lule with FUFA Marketing Director Esther Musoke during the round of 16 Uganda Cup draws

2021 Uganda Cup Round of 32 (2nd Leg Results):

Teams that advanced to round of 16 with Aggregate scores in brackets

Wakiso Giants FC 3-1 Water FC (Wakiso Giants FC, 5-2)

Police FC 5-1 Calvary FC, (Police FC, 10-1)

Luwero United FC 0-1 Onduparaka FC (Onduparaka FC, 1-0)

Nyamityobora FC 0-1 KCCA (KCCAFC, 5-2)

Tooro United FC 3-1 Kataka FC (Tooro United FC, 3-2)

Express FC 1-0 Kyetume FC (Express FC, 3-2)

MYDA 3-1 Proline (Proline FC, 5-4)

Maroons FC 6-0 Terrazo and Tiles FC (A Maroons FC, 7-1)

Busoga United FC 1-2 Vipers SC (Vipers SC, 5-1)

Mbarara City FC 0-1 URA FC (URA FC, 1-0)

BUL FC 2-0 Blacks Power FC (BUL FC, 4-0)

With the double legged round of 32 for the Stanbic Uganda Cup set to climax, several Star Times Uganda Premier League clubs have already been confirmed for the next round (stage of 16).

Scintillating action has been witnessed with great goals scored in varying styles and fashions.

The traditional giants Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), Express, Vipers, BUL, Wakiso Giants, Police, Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) and Onduparaka are some of the Star Times Uganda Premier League clubs already assured of slots in the round of 16.

2019 winners Proline FC, Maroons FC, Tooro United FC are the second division clubs in the round that comes before the quarter finals.

Goals have rained with justification from Police who qualified 10-1 on aggregate over Yumbe’s Calvary.

Maroons have been the other high scoring side at the round of 32. After a 2 all draw in the first leg with Terrazo and Tiles, Maroons were ruthless in the return leg at Luzira, humiliating the visitors 6-0.

Vipers eliminated Busoga United 5-1 over the two legs. During the return leg, Vipers overcame Busoga United 2-1 with Yunus Ssentamu and Lawrence Tezikya on target for the visitors.

Isaac Wagoina scored Busoga United’s goal.

KCCA, like Wakiso Giants both qualified with a familiar 5-2 aggregate score-line apiece.

Wakiso Giants won the first leg at Kavumba 2-1 and the return leg 3-1 at their Kabaka Kyabaggu fortress.

KCCA needed a late Charles Lwanga goal to completed the double over Nyamityobora as they won 1-0 at the Kakyeka Stadium, Mbarara City.

There were close contests like in the contests when URA eliminated Mbarara City.

The first leg ended goal-less in Bombo before Brian Majwega inspired the tax collectors to a 1-0 win away at the Kakyeka Stadium in Mbarara City.

Similarly, Express’ 3-2 aggregate win over Kyetume was not a mere walk in the park.

The Red Eagles came from two goals down to draw with Kyetume 2-all during the first leg at FUFA Technical Center, Njeru before Express won the subsequent return leg 1-0 courtesy of a late- late penalty by Frank Kalanda.

Onduparaka advanced to the round of 16 with a 1-0 aggregate win over Luwero United.

The return leg had to be delayed by 24 hours because of a heavy rainstorm in Luwero before the Catarpillars edged their counterparts 1-0 courtesy of a late strike by Ali Mukiibi.

More games to completed the round will be played on Sunday, 11th April 2021.

Sports Club Villa have a goal deficit from their first leg at home in Bombo when they visit Ndejje University at the Arena of Visions.

Elsewhere, Soltilo Bright Stars host Paidha Black Angels in the return leg with Paidha Black Angels having a 1-0 advantage.

In Mbale at the Municipal Stadium, Mbale Heroes will entertain Gaddafi.

Gaddafi won the first leg 1-0 after Joel Madondo’ spenalty separated both sides at the Kyabazinga Stadium, Bugembe.

The competition is organized by the FUFA Competitions Department.

Stanbic Bank is the headline sponsor with Kansai Plascon the new partners on board.

UBC TV has been broadcasting live a particular game per given match day.

Meanwhile, the round of 16 draws will be conducted in the coming future.

All 1^st Leg results

Terrazo and Tiles 1-1 Maroons FC

Onduparaka FC 0-0 Luwero United FC

Vipers SC 3-0 Busoga United FC

Blacks Power FC 0-2 BUL FC

Water FC 1-2 Wakiso Giants FC

Police FC 5-0 Calvary FC

Sc Villa0-1 Ndejje University FC

Proline FC 4-1 MYDA FC

Gadafi FC 1-0 Mbale Heroes FC

Kyetume FC 2-2 Express FC

Kataka FC 1-0 Tooro United FC

URA FC 0-0 Mbarara City FC

Paidha Black Angels FC 1-0 Soltilo Bright Stars FC

KCCA FC 4-2 Nyamityobora FC

The 2020/2021 Stanbic Uganda Cup kicked off on Easter Monday with six games on card.

This year’s tournament has only teams from the Uganda Premier League and FUFA Big League.  

The change in playing format is as a result of the Covid-19 global pandemic that had left out the lower division teams (Regional and district teams) from taking part in the most prestigious knout tournament in Uganda.

Main Photo: Action between Busoga United and Vipers at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru on Friday, 9th April 2021. Vipers won the game 2-1 to advance 5-1 on aggregate (Credit: Vipers SC Media)

The 2021 Stanbic Uganda Cup round of 32 draw has been held at FUFA House on Tuesday, 30th March 2021.

The draw was overseen by the FUFA Competitions Director Aisha Nalule who was flanked by the FUFA Deputy CEO-Services Humphrey Mandu Watenga and FUFA Communications Director Ahmed Hussein and Uganda Premier League’s CEO Bernard Bainamani.

The sponsors were also ably represented by Sonia Karamagi (Director of Marketing and Communications) and Daniel Kayongo (Kansai Plascon Marketing).

Nalule reaffirmed the playing format for this year’s championship that commences with the round of 32 for only the Star Times Uganda Premier League and Star Times FUFA Big League clubs.

‘We shall play starting from the round of 32 starting with only the StarTimes UPL and StarTimes FUFA Big League clubs. This is because of the COVID-19 pandemic that made us’ Nalule disclosed.

‘The Stanbic Uganda Cup has grown in stature. Four years ago as we were announced official sponsors of the Stanbic Uganda Cup, the tournament has witnessed a drastic growth with the number of teams and organization. I also also happy that we have a new partner in Kansai Plascon’ Karamagi stated.

The first and second legs of the round of 32 matches will be played between 5^th and 12^th April 2021.

The tournament is sponsored by Stanbic Bank as the headline sponsor, partnered by Kansai Plascon.

Complete Draws:

Terrazo and Tiles Vs Maroons – Kakyeka Stadium

Onduparaka Vs Luwero United – AbaBet Green Light Stadium, Arua

Vipers Vs Busoga United – St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende

Water Vs Wakiso Giants – Kavumba Recreational Stadium, Wakiso

Kitara Vs Kigezi Home Boyz – Kavumba Recreational Stadium, Wakiso

Blacks Power Vs BUL – Bukedea Town Council

KCCA Vs Nyamityobora – MTN Omondi Stadium

Gaddafi Vs Mbale Heroes – Kyabazinga Stadium, Bugembe – Jinja

Proline Vs MYDA – MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo

Kyetume Vs Express – FUFA Technical Center, Njeru

Kataka Vs Tooro United – Mbale Municipal Stadium

Paidha Black Angels Vs Soltilo Bright Stars – Bar Okoro Stadium, Zombo

URA Vs  Mbarara City – Arena of Visions Stadium, Ndejje University

Police Vs Calvary – MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo

Arua Hill Vs UPDF – Barifa Stadium, Arua

SC Villa Vs Ndejje University – Army Military Stadium, Bombo

A few days ago, Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) issued a circular No. circular No.1119 giving an update about the decisions and state of football competitions.

Among the competitions hinted about was an update about the 46^th edition of the Stanbic Uganda Cup.

FUFA had cancelled the 2019/20 season of the Stanbic Bank Uganda Cup declaring it null and void with no winner due to the continued COVID-19 restrictions on sports.

A subsequent press conference held at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 indicated that despite the Cup cancellation, the main sponsors Stanbic Bank will honour its commitment by paying prize monies to clubs that had progressed to the Round of 16 and the Quarter Finals.

This press conference was attended by the FUFA CEO Edgar Watson, FUFA Executive Committee Member Hamid Juma, FUFA Deputy CEO- Football Decolas Kiiza and the communications director Ahmed Hussein.

Ogong further recommitted Stanbic Bank’s desire to associate with FUFA and the Stanbic Uganda Cup in particular.

‘As an organization, we do believe that football and sports in general is part of the society. We therefore believe in financing businesses and impressions, education and sport. Sport in general has potential to employ millions. The Stanbic Uganda Cup is the oldest football competition in the country as it has had its ups and downs. Because of the Coronavirus pandemic for this edition, the money will be issued to the clubs at the earliest time possible.’ Ogong said.

Edgar Watson, FUFA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) was excited for Stanbic Bank to pay the clubs at such a material time when most clubs have been affectedby the Coronavirus pandemic.

‘I wish to extend my appreciation for this gesture from our sponsors Stanbic Uganda. At this time when all clubs are struggling for incomes, we really appreciate for this gesture. We intend to upgrade the Uganda Cup competition with other partners and broadcast live.’ Watson remarked.

Decolas Kiiza, Deputy CEO – Football confirmed that there will be no winner because of the pandemic, and KCCA was picked by the Executive Committee to represent the country at the 2020 CAF Confederation Cup.

“The prevailing conditions brought by the COVID-19 pandemic fought the Stanbic Uganda Cup to the cancelled. The decision of KCCA Football Club to represent the country at the CAF Confederation Cup was purely based on the powers granted by the FUFA Executive” Kiiza stated.

According to FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, the Federation had hoped to complete the season but due to the continued restrictions on sports, the Federation reluctantly decided to declare the 2019/20 season of the Stanbic Bank Uganda Cup null and void with no winner.

Prize Money for the Cancelled 2019/20 season will be paid out as follows:

The 6 teams that qualified for the Quarter Finals will each receive UGX 6 million:

1. Proline FC

2. KCCA FC

3. Kyetume FC

4. Light SS FC

5. Kitara FC

6. Kataka FC

The 6 teams that were knocked out at the Round of 16 will each receive UGX 3 million:

1. Kiboga Young FC

2. Dove FC

3. Maroons FC

4. UPDF FC

5. Tooro Utd FC

6. Free Stars FC

And the 4 teams that were yet to play their Round of 16 matches will share the prize money for their ties. Each will receive UGX 1.5 million:

1. URA vs Wakiso Giants

2. SC Villa vs Mbarara City

*The details for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) attached to the 46th Stanbic Uganda Cup will be communicated

46^th Stanbic Uganda Cup:

Round of 16 Stage – Matches to be played between 10^th – 15^th March 2020

• Kyetume Vs Maroons – Mighty Arena, Jinja
• Kiboga Young Vs Proline – Mbale Municipal Stadium
• Kataka Vs Free Stars – Mbale Municipal Stadium
• Dove Vs KCCA – Katushabe Playground, Masindi
• Tooro United Vs Kitara – St Paul’s Seminary Play-ground, Fort Portal
• URA Vs Wakiso Giants – Arena of Visions, Ndejje University
• SC Villa Vs Mbarara City – Mandela National Stadium, Namboole
• Light SS Vs UPDF – Soroti

The round of 16 draw for the 46^th edition of the Stanbic Uganda Cup was successfully held on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Headquarters in Mengo, Kampala.

FUFA Competitions Director Hajjati Aisha Nalule was joined by the Stanbic Bank Head of Agency Banking Ronald Muganzi, former Uganda Cranes winger Obadiah Ssemakula and FUFA Events manager Leila Nankya.

Nalule further hinted on the competition rules at this stage.

“The yellow cards at this only serve in the Stanbic Uganda Cup competition. All clubs are encouraged to use green pitches at this level. The visiting team is entitled to 30 percent, FUFA has 20 percent and home team takes the lion’s share (50 percent)” Hajjati Aisha stated.

Ronald Muganzi, the Stanbic Bank Head of Agency Banking further expressed the bank’s commitment towards supporting the tournament.

Muganzi also reechoed the development of the Stanbic Uganda Cup tournament to the country’s football pool.

“I am very happy to here on behalf of Stanbic Bank. We have keenly followed the Stanbic Uganda especially in the press through the Television, new media and newspapers. The tournament has generated a lot of interest. The minnows have done surprises. As a bank, we are proud to be part of the tournament which has enabled talent exposure and development of the economy.” Muganzi noted.

Retired Uganda Cranes player Obadiah Ssemakula, 62, was present to conduct the draw.

Ssemakula, winner of the tournament in 1971 hinted on the significance of the tournament that is played concurrently with the main Star Times Uganda Premier League.

“The Stanbic Uganda Cup is a very great tournament. It has given chance to the players to get playing time that they would not get in the main league since our days. Players of today should also utilize this opportunity” Ssemakula remarked.

Meanwhile, FUFA officially launched the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) drive that is attached to this tournament.

Speaking to the media at the launch, Leila Nankya, the FUFA Events manager called upon the general public to donate generously towards the drive.

“Since 2016, FUFA has attached a CSR cause to the Stanbic Uganda Cup where several items should be donated generously for the vulnerable group of people, Please respond to help us impact on the society through football.” Nankya stated.

In the draws proper Kyetume hosts Maroons at the Mighty Arena, Jinja. Kiboga Young will play Proline in Mbale Municipal Stadium.

Kataka will host Mukono based Free Stars at Mbale Municipal Stadium, Dove hosts KCCA – Katushabe Playground, Masindi and Tooro United will take on Kitara at St Paul’s Seminary Play-ground, Fort Portal.

Meanwhile, URA will entertain Wakiso Giants at  the Arena of Visions, Ndejje University as SC Villa will  play host to Mbarara City at the Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.

In Soroti, it will be the battle of two StarTimes FUFA Big League when Light SS faces UPDF.

46th Uganda Cup Round of 16 Draw: Wednesday, 26^th February 2020

• Venue: FUFA House, Mengo – Kampala (10 AM)
• Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m and All official social media plat forms (FUFA TV, Facebook and Twitter)

Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) will hold the round of 16 draw for the 46th Stanbic Uganda Cup on Wednesday, 26th February 2020 at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala, starting at 10 AM.

There are 9 clubs that play in the Star Times Uganda Premier League, 6 in the Star Times FUFA Big League and only 1 in the Regional League.

FUFA Communications Director Ahmed Hussein urges the media partners to attend the event and keep time.

‘The round of 16 Stanbic Uganda Cup draw will be held on Wednesday, 26th February 2020 at FUFA House. The media is hereby humbly invited and requested to keep time’ Hussein noted.

Proline is the reigning cup holders.

Successful clubs to round of 32:

• Express
• KCCA
• SC Villa
• URA
• Proline
• Wakiso Giants
• Mbarara City
• Tooro United
• Kyetume
• UPDF
• Dove
• Free Stars
• Kitara
• Light SS
• Kiboga Young
• Kataka

Nine StarTimes Uganda Premier League clubs progressed to the round of 16 stage for the Stanbic Uganda Cup.

Holders Proline, KCCA, Wakiso Giants, Tooro United, URA, Maroons, Mbarara City, SC Villa and Kyetume all made the grade.

Mbarara City were the biggest winners at this stage, humiliating Moyo based FHL 9-0 at the Kakyeka Stadium, Mbarara with Raymond Derrick Onyai on target with a hat-trick.

This was followed by URA’s 8-3 home victory against visiting Nyamityobora at the Arena of Visions in Ndejje University.

In this very game, striker Daniel Isiagi Opolot netted a hat-trick.

Contenders KCCA ensured a routine 2-0 win over FUFA Big League side Bukedea Town Council with defenders Peter Magambo and Fillbert Obenchan both on target.

Ronald Magwali scored to ensure SC Villa edge determined Kajjansi United and Maroons ejected 10 time Uganda Cup winners, Express.

Holders Proline needed a tense 5-4 post match penalty win to knock out determined side Admin, the current leaders in the Eastern region league (Bukedi group).

Normal time had ended one all goal apiece as Hamis “Diego” Kizza found the opener for Proline and Walter Alele headed home the equalizer two minutes to full time.

Six Star Times FUFA Big League sides as UPDF, Kiboga Young, Kataka, Dove, Kitara and Light SS all progressed to the next stage.

There is only one regional side still standing coming to the round of 16; Free Stars (conquerors of last years’ runners up, Bright Stars).

The date for the draws (round of 16) will be conducted in the nearby future with the date and venue confirmed by the FUFA Competitions department.

Uganda Cup – Round of 32 Results:

• Wakiso Giants 5-0 MYDA
• Proline 1 (5) – 1 (4) Admin
• Kansai Plascon 1-2 Tooro United
• URA 8-3 Nyamityobora
• Express 3 (4) – 3 (5) Maroons
• UPDF 2-1 Busia Young
• Dove 2-1 Water
• Mbarara City 9-0 FHL
• Bright Stars 0 (3) – 0 (4) Free Stars
• KCCA 2-0 Bukedea Town Council
• Kitara 2-1 Luwero United
• Light SS 3-1 Bugamba
• Kajjansi United 0-1 SC Villa
• Kiboga Young 1-0 Mvara Boys
• Kigezi HomeBoyz 1 (2) – 1 (4) Kyetume
• Spartans 1 (4) – 1 (5) Kataka

Stanbic Uganda Cup 2019/2020 (Round of 32) – Scheduled for 11th- 16th February 2020

• Express FC Vs Maroons FC
• Kansai Plascon Vs Tooro United
• URA FC Vs Nyamityobora FC
• Kigezi Home Boyz Vs Kyetume FC
• Wakiso Giants Vs Myda FC
• UPDF FC Vs Busia Young FC
• Kiboga Young Vs Mvara Boys
• Spartans FC Vs Kataka FC
• Proline FC Vs Admin FC
• Dove FC Vs Water FC
• Mbarara City FC Vs FHL FC
• Kajjansi United Vs SC Villa
• Bright Stars Vs Free Stars
• KCCA FC Vs Bukedea TC
• Kitara FC Vs Luweero Utd
• Light SS Vs Bugamba FC

‘The thirty-two teams comprise of eleven Premier League teams, twelve  Big League and nine regional side teams.’  Hajati Aisha Nalule

‘We have not seeded any club at this stage and clubs are oblidged to honor their fixtures. Failure to do so will lead  to sanctions. In case of normal time ending in a draw, teams will straight go for kicks from the penalty mark.  Any team which accumulates four or more yellow cards in a single match will pay a fine of Ug Shs 100,000‘ noted  Hajati Aisha Nalule

‘Uganda Cup is an opportunity for player development strategy. FUFA is grateful  and excited for the sponsors who inject in a lot of money in this precious tournament.  We are excited by the number of fans who attend the games. Those  who are  following saw what happened when Bugamba  FC hosted Onduparaka.  We thank teams for the sportsmanship spirit by accepting the results. FUFA will continue providing air tickets for the winners of the Uganda Cup who take part in the CAF Confederation Cup’ said Decolas Kiiza

‘We thank our partners FUFA and the members of the Press for the work towards the development of football in Uganda. It has been a long journey.  We are excited about the journey  that has been moved and congratulate the teams that made it to the round of 32. Stanbic Bank is here to support sport and we are looking forward to continue working together with FUFA and supporting football‘ noted Sonia Karamagi 

Kansai Plascon Vs Tooro United
URA FC Vs Nyamityobora
Kigezi Homeboys Vs Kyetume
Express Vs Maroons
Wakiso Giants Vs MYDA
UPDF Vs Busia Young
Kiboga Young Vs Mvara Boys
Spartans Vs Kataka FC
Proline Vs Admin FC
Dove FC Vs Water FC
Mbarara City Vs FHL FC
Kajjansi United Vs SC Villa
Bright Stars Vs Free Stars
KCCA FC Vs Bukedea TC
Kitara Vs Luwero United
Light SS Vs Bugamba FC

The round of 64 stage for the 46th edition of the Stanbic Uganda Cup was successfully completed on Sunday, 26^th January 2020 with games played across the various venues in the country.

There were stunning results as a couple of regional clubs eliminated several top flight Star Times Uganda Premier League clubs.

Vipers, Police, BUL and Busoga United were some of the top tier clubs ejected at the round of 64.

The draws for the round of 32 stage will be held on a date and venue confirmed by the FUFA Competitions department.

Proline is the current cup holder.

The winner of the Uganda Cup earns a direct ticket to play at the CAF Confederation Cup every year.

Full Round of 64 Results:

• Dove 5-0 New Villa
• Lugazi Municipal 0-4 URA
• Soroti 0-4 Kansai Plascon
• Super Eagles 1-4 SC Villa
• St Marys 0-3 Express
• Kiryandongo Town Council 1-3 Kigezi Homeboyz
• Catda 0-2 KCCA
• Free Stars 2-0 Saviours
• StarLight 2-3 Tooro United
• Kakira United 1-2 Mbarara City
• Katwe United 1-2 Proline
• Busia Young 2-1 Busoga United
• Bugamba 1-0 Onduparaka
• Fire Fire 0-1 Light SSS
• Spartans 1-0 Paidha Black Angels
• Kigezi 0-1 Bukedea Town Council
• Koboko Rising Stars 0-1 Bright Stars
• Kajjansi United 1 (8) – 1 (7) Vipers
• Six O’clock 1 (2) – 1 (4) Kitara
• Ggaba 0 (1) – 0 (3) Kiboga Young (Mbale Heroes)
• Young Elephants 0 (1) – 0 (4) Maroons
• Mvara Boys 1 (4) – 1 (2) BUL
• Chimpanzee 2 (0) – 2 (3) Nyamityobora
• FHL 0 (4) – 0 (1) Ndejje University
• Gadafi (0)1–(0) 3 MYDA
• U-Touch 0 (4) – 0 (5) Water
• Luweero United 0 (3) – 0 (1) Doves All Stars
• Kampala University 0-1 Kataka FC

Stanbic Uganda Cup – Round of 64:

Thursday Results:

• Super Eagles 1-4 SC Villa
• Koboko Rising Stars 0-1 Bright Stars
• Six O’clock 1 (2) – 1 (4) Kitara
• Ggaba 0 (1) – 0 (3) Kiboga Young (Mbale Heroes)
• Young Elephants 0 (1) – 0 (4) Maroons
• Kampala University Vs Kataka – Kampala University, Luweero (Postponed)

The 46th Stanbic Uganda Cup round of 64 matches progressed well on Thursday with five matches played across the country.

Sports Club Villa, last year’s losing finalists Bright Stars and Maroons are the top flight clubs that progressed to the next stage, round of 32.

SC Villa defeated Northern region side Supers Eagles 4-1 at the Pece War Memorial Stadium in Gulu.

The goals for the 9 time Uganda Cup winners were scored by David Owori, Bashir Mutanda, Ronald Magwali and Abdallah Salim.

James Angu’s first half strike in the 19th minute was the all important goal that Bright Stars needed to outwit Koboko Rising Stars 1-0 at the Nyarilo ground in Koboko.

James Angu scored the lone strike in the 19^th minute.

Meanwhile, Maroons overcame Young Elephants 4-1 in post-match penalties at the Olwio St Mark Ground in Nwoya district. Normal time of this match had ended goal-less.

Other successful clubs:

FUFA Big league sides Kitara and Kiboga Young also advanced to the next round.

Kitara ejected Six O’clock 4-2 in post match penalties after 1 all in normal time at the Kizinda play ground in Western Uganda.

Kiboga Young eliminated their hosts Ggaba 3-1 in post-match penalties after normal time had ended goal-less at the Buziga Islamic play-ground in Kampala.

The round of 64 matches continue on Friday with a number of matches.

The Uganda Cup tournament is knock out in nature and the winner earns a ticket to play at the CAF Confederations Cup.

Proline is the current cup holder.

Friday, 24th January:

• Mvara Boys Vs BUL – Arua PTC Ground
• Catida Vs KCCA – Star Times Stadium, Lugogo
• Lugazi Municipal Vs URA – Mehta Stadium, Lugazi
• Soroti Vs Kansai Plascon – Soroti Stadium
• Chimpanzee Vs Nyamityobora – Ntandi Ground
• Fire Fire Vs Light SSS – Kyambogo College Ground
• FHL Vs Ndejje University – Illi Valley Ground
• Free Stars Vs Saviours – UCU Ground, Mukono

Saturday, 25th January:

• Admin Vs Police – Paya Primary School ground, Tororo
• Bugoigo Vs Wakiso Giants – Bugoigo Ground, Buliisa
• Sansiro Vs Kyetume – Omerien Primary School, Kumi
• Mbale Garage Vs UPDF – Mbale SSS, Ground

Sunday, 26th January:

• St Marys Vs Express – Nabweru
• Kigezi Vs Bukedea Town Council – Kabale Municipal Ground
• Dove Vs New Villa – Katusabe Ground, Masindi
• Gadafi Vs MYDA – Gadafi Ground, Jinja
• U-Touch Vs Water – Pece War Memorial Stadium, Gulu
• Luweero United Vs Doves All Stars – Kasaala Ground, Luweero
• Spartans Vs Paidha Black Angels – Mashariki Ground, Katale (Off Entebbe road)

46th Uganda Cup (Round of 64):

Wednesday Results:

• Kajjansi United 1 (8) – 1 (7) Vipers
• Busia Young 2-1 Busoga United
• Bugamba 1-0 Onduparaka

Other Results:

Monday:

• Kakira United 1-2 Mbarara City

Tuesday:

• Katwe United 1-2 Proline
• StarLight 2-3 Tooro United
• Kiryandongo Town Council 1-3 Kigezi Homeboyz

Three StarTimes Uganda Premier League clubs; Vipers Sports Club, Busoga United and Onduparaka are out of the Stanbic Uganda Cup.

The trio was eliminated during the round of 64 clashes on Wednesday at various venues.

Vipers who won this tournament in 2016 was ejected by Buganda regional club, Kajjansi United 8-7 in post match penalties after normal time had ended one goal apiece.

Fahad Bayo had brought level the game following Michael Male’s early goal as normal time ended one goal apiece.

In post match penalties, Kajjansi United scored all their kicks through Marvin Nyanzi, Mike Lutaaya,Rashid Ssemwogerere, Edgar Luzige, Joseph Shisha, Ashraf Mbaziira, Isaac Balyejusa and Ronald Kizito.

For Vipers, only Umar Kyebatala missed his kick as Fahad Bayo, Geoffrey Wasswa, Farouk Musisi, Rahmat Ssenfuka, Paul Mucurezi, Abraham Ndugwa and Jacob Okao all scored.

Bugamba knocked out Onduparaka 1-0 in Rwampara during a well-attended game.

Busia Young eliminated Busoga United 2-1 at the Busia Integrated Primary School Playground.

Meanwhile, action continues on Thursday with six matches at different venues.

Proline is the current cup holders.

Other Games for Round of 64:

Thursday, 23rd January:

• Koboko Rising Stars Vs Bright Stars – Nyarilo Ground, Koboko
• Super Eagles Vs SC Villa – Pece War Memorial Stadium, Gulu
• Young Elephants Vs Maroons – Olwio St Mark Ground, Nwoya
• Six O’clock Vs Kitara – Kizinda Play ground
• Kampala University Vs Kataka – Kampala University, Luweero
• Gagaba Vs Kiboga Young – Buziga Islamic Ground

Friday, 24th January:

• Mvara Boys Vs BUL – Arua PTC Ground
• Catida Vs KCCA – Star Times Stadium, Lugogo
• Lugazi Municipal Vs URA – Mehta Stadium, Lugazi
• Soroti Vs Kansai Plascon – Soroti Stadium
• Chimpanzee Vs Nyamityobora – Ntandi Ground
• Fire Fire Vs Light SSS – Kyambogo College Ground
• FHL Vs Ndejje University – Illi Valley Ground
• Free Stars Vs Saviours – UCU Ground, Mukono

Saturday, 25th January:

• Admin Vs Police – Paya Primary School ground, Tororo
• Bugoigo Vs Wakiso Giants – Bugoigo Ground, Buliisa
• Sansiro Vs Kyetume – Omerien Primary School, Kumi
• Mbale Garage Vs UPDF – Mbale SSS, Ground

Sunday, 26th January:

• St Marys Vs Express – Nabweru
• Kigezi Vs Bukedea Town Council – Kabale Municipal Ground
• Dove Vs New Villa – Katusabe Ground, Masindi
• Gadafi Vs MYDA – Gadafi Ground, Jinja
• U-Touch Vs Water – Pece War Memorial Stadium, Gulu
• Luweero United Vs Doves All Stars – Kasaala Ground, Luweero
• Spartans Vs Paidha Black Angels – Mashariki Ground, Katale (Off Entebbe road)

46^th Stanbic Uganda Cup (Round of 64):

Results for Tuesday, 21^st January:

• Katwe United 1-2 Proline
• StarLight 2-3 Tooro United
• Kiryandongo Town Council 1-3 Kigezi Homeboyz

Monday Result: Kakira United 1-2 Mbarara City

Four clubs are already assured of slots in the 46th Uganda Cup round of 32 stage.

Holders Proline FC join Kigezi Home Boyz, Tooro United and Mbarara City at this level.

Proline recovered from a goal down to overcome Katwe United 2-1 at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo.

Michael Lubowa scored the opener before Proline rallied back to reply through skipper Musitafa Mujjuzi (penalty) and the winner by Hakim Kiwanuka.

In Amuria, Tooro United smiled 3-2 over Star Light Football Club and Kiryandongo Town Council lost at home to visiting Kigezi Homeboyz 3-1.

Earlier on Monday, Mbarara City Football Club defeated Kakira United 2-1. Solomon Okwalinga and Brian Aheebwa scored for the visitors. Johnie Obonga replied for the Eastern region side to create a tense finish for the match.

On Wednesday, three matches will be played in the continuation of the round of 64 stage. Kajjansi United hosts Vipers at Mutesa II Wankulukuku Stadium in the famous Entebbe road derby.

Busia Young will host Busoga United at the Busia Intergrated Primary school in Busia.

Bugamba takes on Onduparaka in Bugamba.

This competition was started in 1971 and it is proudly sponsored by Stanbic Bank Uganda.

Other Fixtures:

Wednesday, 22^nd January:

• Kajjansi United Vs Vipers – Mutesa II Wankulukuku
• Busia Young Vs Busoga United – Busia Intergrated Primary School, Busia
• Bugamba Vs Onduparaka – Bugamba Ground

Thursday, 23^rd January:

• Koboko Rising Stars Vs Bright Stars – Nyarilo Ground, Koboko
• Super Eagles Vs SC Villa – Pece War Memorial Stadium, Gulu
• Young Elephants Vs Maroons – Olwio St Mark Ground, Nwoya
• Six O’clock Vs Kitara – Kizinda Play ground
• Kampala University Vs Kataka – Kampala University, Luweero
• Gagaba Vs Kiboga Young – Buziga Islamic Ground

Friday, 24^th January:

• Mvara Boys Vs BUL – Arua PTC Ground
• Catida Vs KCCA – Star Times Stadium, Lugogo
• Lugazi Municipal Vs URA – Mehta Stadium, Lugazi
• Soroti Vs Kansai Plascon – Soroti Stadium
• Chimpanzee Vs Nyamityobora – Ntandi Ground
• Fire Fire Vs Light SSS – Kyambogo College Ground
• FHL Vs Ndejje University – Illi Valley Ground
• Free Stars Vs Saviours – UCU Ground, Mukono

Saturday, 25^th January:

• Admin Vs Police – Paya Primary School ground, Tororo
• Bugoigo Vs Wakiso Giants – Bugoigo Ground, Buliisa
• Sansiro Vs Kyetume – Omerien Primary School, Kumi
• Mbale Garage Vs UPDF – Mbale SSS, Ground

Sunday, 26^th January:

• St Marys Vs Express – Nabweru
• Kigezi Vs Bukedea Town Council – Kabale Municipal Ground
• Dove Vs New Villa – Katusabe Ground, Masindi
• Gadafi Vs MYDA – Gadafi Ground, Jinja
• U-Touch Vs Water – Pece War Memorial Stadium, Gulu
• Luweero United Vs Doves All Stars – Kasaala Ground, Luweero
• Spartans Vs Paidha Black Angels – Mashariki Ground, Katale (Off Entebbe road)