Uganda Cup – Round of 64
Friday, 24-01-2020
-CATIDA 0-2 KCCA FC
-Lugazi Municipal 0-4 URA FC
-Free Stars 2-0 Saviours
-FHL 0(4)-0(1) Ndejje University
-Chimpanzee FC 2(0)-2(3) Nyamityobora
-Soroti 0-4 Kansai Plascon
The Uganda Cup continued on Friday with six games played in different parts of the country.
At Lugogo, 10-time winners KCCA FC defeated CITDA 2-0.
Debutant Moses Aliro grabbed the headlines with his first goal for the Kasasiros barely a week after signing.
The other goal was scored by John Revita who was also scoring his first competitive goal since joining Mike Mutebi’s side from Express FC last summer.
In Lugazi, URA FC thumped regional league outfit Lugazi Municipal at Mehta grounds.
Goals from Michael Birungi, Shafik Kagimu, Said Kyeyune and Cromwell Rwothomio were enough for the tax Collectors to seal a round of 32 spot.
In Soroti, it was Allan Oryek, Osman Mutumba and Hakim Ssekito’s brace that inspired Kansai Plascon to a 4-0 victory over Soroti FC.
The other Uganda Premier League side in action on Friday-BUL FC, were eliminated by Mvara Boys 4-2 on penalties following a one-all full-time draw in Arua.
Gabriel Matata scored for the home side before Richard Wandyaka tied the affair at 1-1 to force penalties.
BUL’s James Otim and defender Makuro missed their penaltys to ensure a shock exit for the visitors.
Ndejje University were also eliminated in the similar fashion by FHL FC following a barren draw at normal time. Ndejje lost 1-4 on penalties.
Elsewhere, Light SSS registered a 1-0 win over Fire Fire at the Kyambogo College grounds thanks.
Mark Opio was the day’s hero as he scored the only goal of the contest.
In the other games, Nyamityobora edged Chimpanzee FC 3-0 on penalties following a 2-2 draw in normal time while Free Stars defeated Big League debutants Saviours FC 2-0 in Mukono.
The round of 64 action will continue on Saturday with four games on the menu.
Proline are the defending champions of the competition having defeated Bright Stars FC on penalties in last year’s final.
Results and upcoming Round of 64 Uganda Cup fixtures
Monday, 20th January
-Kakira United 1-2 Mbarara City
Tuesday, 21st January
-Katwe United 1-2 Proline
-StarLight 2-3 Tooro United
-Kiryandongo Town Council 1-3 Kigezi Homeboyz
Wednesday, 22nd January
-Kajjansi United 1(8)-1(7) Vipers
-Busia Young 2-1 Busoga United
-Bugamba 1-0 Onduparaka
Thursday, 23rd January
-Super Eagles 1-4 SC Villa
-Koboko Rising Stars 0-1 Bright Stars FC
-Six Oclock 1(2)-1(4) Kitara
-Ggaba 0(1)-0(3) Kiboga Young
-Young Elephants 0(1)-0(4) Maroons FC
Friday, 24th January
-Mvara Boys 1(4)-1(2) BUL
-Catida 0-2 KCCA FC
-Lugazi Municipal 0-4 URA
-Soroti 0-4 Kansai Plascon
-Chimpanzee 0-3 Nyamityobora – Ntandi Ground
-Fire Fire 0-1 Light SSS
-FHL 2(4)-2(1) Ndejje University
-Free Stars 2-0 Saviours
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)
