Stanbic Uganda Cup Final
Saturday, June 3rd, 2023
Police FC v Vipers SC – Akiibua Memorial Stadium, Lira | 3 PM
Live on FUFA Tv
It will be fireworks at the Akii Bua Memorial Stadium in Lira as recently crowned Champions of the StarTimes Uganda Premier League Vipers faceoff against FUFA Big League side Police FC in an anticipated epic final of the 49th edition of Stanbic Uganda Cup.
The Venoms are looking forward to bouncing back from last year’s defeat against Bul and also writing a history of winning a double and third Stanbic Uganda Cup while the Cops are looking forward to winning their first ever Stanbic Uganda Cup after losing a final in 2013 against Express.
What the Coaches and Captains Say
Angelo Lonyesi – Police FC Coach
“This is going to be one of the easiest games for us this season. We’ve had enough time to prepare, and the boys are so ready to take on Vipers. Many never expected us to reach here and we are here & we shall also surprise them by winning the trophy.”
Joseph Sentume – Police FC Captain
“We’ve had good preparation and only waiting for the whistle to get going.”
Alex Isabirye – Vipers SC Coach
“We cannot underestimate Police, reaching the final is not for the weak or small teams. We have prepared for it like we would prepare for any strong team. I know they are also prepared for us but we shall win the trophy.”
Milton Karisa – Vipers SC Captain
“It’s an important game in our lives as players because it is an opportunity to win. The coaches have done their job of preparing us thus the burden is on us to deliver.”
Road to Final
Police FC comes to this round after eliminating Apuutun FC, Pajule Lions FC, Ndejje University FC, BUL FC and Adjumani TC FC in the round of 64, round of 32, round of 16, Quater Final and Semi Final respectively.
Vipers SC on the other hand eliminated Bujumbura United FC, Jinja North United FC, Wakiso Giants FC, Calvary FC and Soltilo Bright Stars FC in the round of 64, round of 32, round of 16, Quater Final and Semi Final respectively.
