Uganda Cup 2016/17:
1st Semi-final: Paidha Black Angels Vs Sadolin Paints – Bar Okoro stadium, Zombo
2nd Semi-final: Police or KCCA Vs Express – Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole or Phillip Omondi Stadium, Lugogo
Pending quarter final match: Police Vs KCCA – Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole (Sunday, 30th April 2017)
Uganda Cup semi-final draws for the 43rd edition were successfully held at FUFA House on Wednesday.
The first semi-final will be held between Paidha Black Angels and Sadolin Paints at Bar Okoro Stadium in Zombo.
10 time winners, Express football club await the winner of either KCCA or Express in the second semi-final.
FUFA Competitions director, Ali Mwebe supervised the draws flanked by the Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredejovic and the FUFA Communications Director, Ahmed Hussein.
The only remaining quarter final match between Police and KCCA that was earlier scheduled for 23rd April 2017 has been now shifted to 30th April 2017
Mwebe also clarified about the format of play in the semi-finals, the host venue and the CSR cause attached to the Uganda Cup.
The semi-finals shall be two legged. The FUFA team supervised the facilities in Arua and confirmed the finals shall be held at the Betway Green Light Stadium on 27th May 2017.
There are two training grounds confirmed – NTC Moni ground and Arua Public School play ground.
The CSR cause will see donations given to Arua Remand Home.
The tentative date for semi-finals shall be held between 12th and 14th May 2017.
Vipers are the reigning holders of the Uganda Cup whose winner earns the ticket to play at the CAF Confederation cup.
