49th edition Stanbic Uganda Cup: Mbale's Kataka and KCCA FC battle it out to complete last 16 lineup
Kataka FC progressed to the round of 32 after winning a pettion against Gorilla Highland SC. The latter fielded ineligible players during the match hosted Mashaka Playground, Kisoro.
UGANDA - The final match in the round of 32 of the Stanbic Uganda Cup is to be played at Mbale Municipal Stadium as FUFA Big League Side Kataka FC hosts KCCA FC on Monday 20th February 2023.
To progress to the round of 32, KCCA FC eliminated Kampala JT, a team that plays in the Kampala Regional League. The match ended 3-0.
Kataka FC progressed to the round of 32 after winning a pettion against Gorilla Highland SC. The latter fielded ineligible players during the match hosted Mashaka Playground, Kisoro.
While addressing the media, KCCA FC head coach, Morley Byekwaso, advised his players to treat the game with utmost respect and focus on winning.
“We need to treat the game with utmost respect. We want to progress to the round of 16 and we can only do so by winning against our opponents.” – Morley Byekwaso, KCCA FC Head Coach.
Meanwhile, StarTimes Uganda Premier League side Express FC saw off Lugazi FC in a match that was played at Luzira Prisons Ground through a goal that was scored by Allan Kayiwa in the 25th minute. Lugazi FC currently plays in the FUFA Big League.
FUFA Big League sides Ndejje University FC, Police FC, Adjumani Town Council FC and Calvary FC eliminated Blue Star FC, Pajule United FC, Elite FC and JLOS FC respectively.
Ndejje University FC overcame Blue Star FC after scoring twice in both halves. Elia Asiimwe and Joseph Abigaba scored during the first half while substitutes Wasswa and Luzige added two more during the second half.
Police FC Head Coach Angelo Lonyesi thanked his team for making the strategy that was decided on to work.
“When playing a knockout game, you need a win. That is why we scored in the first half and we kept on changing to maintain that win and really our strategy worked.” Angelo Lonyesi, Police FC Head Coach.
The 15 teams that have qualified are: defending champions Bul FC, Express, Ndejje University FC, Police FC, Adjumani TC FC, Calvary FC, Onduparaka, Kisugu United, Bunyaruguru United, Kiyinda Boys FC, Soltilo Bright Stars, Vipers, Mbarara City, Kitara FC, Wakiso Giants FC.
