51st Stanbic Uganda Cup (Round of 64):
- Kisoro Young Simba 0-2 Kataka
- Seeta United 0-3 Sports Club Villa
Mbale based Kataka Football Club endured over 720 KM to reach Kisoro in honouring their round of 64 contest against Kisoro Young Simba in the 51st Stanbic Uganda Cup.
Kataka, a second-tier side won the duel 2-0 thanks to goals by Usama Khayemba and Markus Aka on Thursday, 23rd January 2025.
The visitors’ gruelling trip to the South West of the country had followed their stop in Entebbe for the FUFA Big League duel against Gaddafi (ended 0-0) at the Works playground.
Kataka players in a talk session | Credit: David Isabirye
Kataka this made the grade to the round of 32 ahead of the draws in the coming weeks.
Meanwhile, Sports Club Villa overcame Buganda Regional side Seeta United 3-0 during another round of 64 contest at the Seeta Church of Uganda playground.
Aslam Ssemakula, Patrick Jonah Kakande and Arnold Odong scored the goals for Sports Club Villa.
Patrick Jonah Kakande takes on Seeta United players
Arnold Odongo scores a powerful header
Sports Club Villa players celebrate one of their three goals against Seeta United in the 51st Stanbic Uganda Cup | Credit: V.O.B
Kataka and Sports Club Villa join the other successful clubs as Simba, CATDA, Pakwach Young Stars, Police, Mbarara City, Lugazi Football Club, Wakiso Giants, Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF), Maroons, Soltilo Bright Stars, Gaddafi, Current Stanbic Uganda Cup holders Kitara, last year’s losing finalists NEC, Express, BUL, Vipers at the round of 32.
Onduparaka failed to travel to Bushenyi for their contest against Bushenyi Veterans whilst Blacks Power reported to Soroti for their match with Soroti Thunders who turned up at another venue.
As it stands, Bushenyi Veterans and Blacks Power could also book their berths to the round of 32 via boardroom decisions.
The winner of the Stanbic Uganda Cup qualifies to represent the country at the CAF Confederation Cup.
Friday, 10th January 2025 Results:
- Tepa 1-2 Vipers
- UCU Mbale 0-4 NEC
- Pakwach Young Stars 3-0 Kigezi Homeboyz
Sunday, 12th January 2025 Results
- Young Simba 0-4 Kitara
- Red Devo 0-1 Express
- Garuga Stars 0-1 BUL
Tuesday, 14th January 2025 Results:
- Iganga Young 0 (4) – 0 (5) Soltilo Brigh Stars
- Pajule Lions 1-2 Gaddafi
Wednesday, 15th January 2025 Results:
- Mayuge United 0-2 Lugazi
- Mbarara Football Club 0-1 Wakiso Giants
- Kalongo United 1 (1) -1 (2) URA
Friday, 17th January 2025 Results:
- New Life Katereke 0-4 UPDF
- Water 0-3 Maroons
Saturday, 18th January 2025 Results:
- Mawokota United 0-3 CATDA
- Junior Eagles 0 (3) – 0 (5) Mbarara City
- Karadali 0-1 Police
Sunday, 19th January 2025 Result:
- Simba 2-3 Mbale Heroes
