Just in! Uganda Cup round of 16 draw in full
Just in! Uganda Cup round of 16 draw in full
Tuesday – The Uganda Cup fifth round brings 16 teams a step closer to the final at Akii Bua Stadium with Premier League, Big League and Regional League sides doing battle.
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The draw set up some compelling matchups with defending Uganda Premier League champions Vipers SC traveling to face Wakiso Giants FC, while Police FC will host Ndejje University in what is one of the two all-Big League fixtures of the round.
Otherwise, the draw has set up battles between the top-flight Premier League and the lower leagues, with three lower-league teams guaranteed to reach the quarterfinals: Police FC, Ndejje University, Kitara FC, Calvary FC, Adjumani Town Council FC or Bunyaruguru United FC.
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Of course, defending Uganda Cup holders Bul FC will replay their match with SC Villa and the winner shall take on Onduparaka FC.
The Round of 16 matches will be played between 11th March – 17th March 2023.
Here’s all you need to know about the draw for the Fifth Round of the Uganda Cup following the draw held on February 28 (Premier League clubs highlighted in bold).
KCCA FC v Mbarara City FC
Wakiso Giants FC v Vipers SC
Police FC v Ndejje University FC
Express FC v Paidha Black Angels SC
Calvary FC v Kitara FC
Adjumani Town Council FC v Bunyaruguru United FC
Onduparaka FC v BUL FC/SC Villa
Soltilo Bright Stars FC v Kiyinda Boys FC