The Uganda Cup 40th edition will definitely produce a new champion by the close of business in May, 2015.
The development follows the elimination of the cup holders, Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) at the hands of Kampala City Council after a 1-2 home loss at Mehta Stadium in Lugazi.
KCC took the lead through William Wadri before Feni Ali equalized for the hosts.
Tom Matisko scored the winner for KCC, who played a cautious game thereafter to keep their lead intact.
KCC now progress to the last 16 stage to face Ndejje University in Luwero.
This was the only round of 32 fixture that was left unplayed after both sides were engaged in CAF Clubs fixtures.
SC Villa, Police and Kyambogo were the other teams victorious on Tuesday and thus progressing to the last 8.
SC Villa overcame FUFA Big league outfit, Proline 4-0 at Nakivubo stadium with left footed ace Ronald Muganga, Moses Gale, Musa Docca and Erisa Ssekisambu scoring.
Away in Kawanda, there were two sets of hat-tricks in each half that helped Police easily skip the Baza Holdings hurdle to the last 8.
Umar Kasumba netted his set of three goals in the opening half before second half substituent, Umar Bulenga had his in the other stanza of the half.
The other match was held at UPK grounds within Kyambogo University.
The home side, Kyambogo F.C continued with their great run in the cup ejecting AZAM FUFA Premier league club, Sadolin Paints F.C from Jinja.
Kyambogo won 4-2 in FIFA Post match penalties, after normal time had ended goal-less.
The Winner of the Uganda Cup earns an automatic ticket to represent the country at the CAF Confederations Cup.
Uganda Cup (Round of 16 Stage) Results: – Tuesday, 24th March 2015:
SC Villa 4-0 Proline Football Club – Nakivubo Stadium
Scorers: Ronald Muganga, Musa Docca, Erisa Ssekisambu and Moses Gale
Kyambogo 0 (4) – 0 (2) Sadolin Paints – Kyambogo University Play Ground
Baza Holdings 1-6 Police Football Club – Kawanda Play Ground
Scorers:
Police F.C – Umar Kasumba X3, Umar Bulega X3
Baza Holdings – Abubaker Bakari
Round of 32 Stage: URA 1-2 KCC – Mehta Lugazi
Scorers:
KCC – William Wadri and Tom Matisko
URA – Moses Ali Feni
Next Fixtures:
Wednesday, 25th March 2015:
BUL F.C Vs Masavu F.C – Kakindu Stadium, Jinja
SCVU Vs Kirinya/Jinja S.S – Nelson Mandela Stadium, Namboole
Paidha Black Angles Vs Bright Stars – Bar Okoro, Zombo
Saturday, 28th March 2015 – Round of 16 Stage:
Lweza F.C VS CRO – Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku
Ndejje University Vs KCC – Ndejje University Play grounds
