The FUFA Competitions Department has announced the dates and venue for the 50th edition of the Stanbic Uganda Cup. Muteesa II Memorial Stadium in Wankulukuku has been selected as the host for this historic edition, featuring NEC FC against Kitara FC.
What makes this encounter unique is that both teams have just been promoted to the StarTimes Uganda Premier League and are also vying for a double. NEC eliminated the 2022 Cup holders BUL on a 3-1 aggregate, while Kitara ejected Pader-based season’s dark horses Pajule Lions on a 4-1 aggregate.
Road to the final
Round of 64
Northern Division 1-2 NEC
Nebbi Central 1-2 Kitara
Round of 32
NEC 5-1 Acholi United
Kitara 2-0 Gaddafi
Round of 16
Kitara 2-0 SC Villa
Busoga United 0-1 NEC
Quarter Final
Kitara 2(5) – 2(4) Vipers SC
Police 0-2 NEC
Semi Final
Kitara 4-1 Pajule Lions
NEC 3-1 Bul FC
