The Stanbic Uganda Cup round of 16 draw was conducted on Tuesday morning at the FUFA Complex in Mengo, live on FUFA TV by former Uganda Cranes Goalkeeper and five-time winner Ibrahim Mugisha.
Cup holders Kitara FC, who lifted last season’s trophy with a narrow 1-0 victory over NEC FC, were drawn against Big League side Gaddafi FC in an away fixture.
Record winners KCCA FC will host tournament dark horses Rwenzori Lions from the Kitara region. Nine-time winners SC Villa and reigning StarTimes Uganda Premier League Champions will visit Lugazi FC.
The current StarTimes Uganda Premier League table leaders and three-time winners Vipers SC will host FUFA Big League leaders Blacks Power FC, while URA FC, also a three-time winner, will face Mbale-based Big League side Kataka FC.
In other fixtures, 2022 Winners BUL FC will host West Nile Region side Total FC, Maroons FC will take on Police FC in a military derby, and Big League side Kaaro Karungi will battle UPDF FC.
According to FUFA Competitions Director Hajat Aisha Nalule, the Round of 16 matches will be played from Monday, March 17, to Friday, March 21, 2025, as single-leg ties.
“As per the Stanbic Uganda Cup Rules, Article 19, this stage comprises 16 teams that qualified from the second round. FUFA conducts a draw to determine the fixtures for the third round. The team with the most goals at the end of the match advances. If the match ends in a draw, a penalty shootout will determine the winner,” she explained.
