2025-2026 Stanbic Uganda Cup final:

• Saturday, 30th May 2026
• Kitara Vs Sports Club Villa
• FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru (3 PM)

Kitara Football Club head coach Wasswa Bbosa is optimistic prior to the Stanbic Uganda Cup grand finale against Sports Club at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru this Saturday.

The venue was switched by Federation of Uganda Federation Associations (FUFA) from FUFA Stadium Kadiba to FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru on request of Kitara Football Club.

Addressing the media during the official pre-match press conference at Kati-Kati Restaurant along Lugogo By-Pass, Bbosa spoke of the approach to the game.

“We shall play as a team in this final. We have a different approach for every game we have played. I believe the best prepared team will carry the day.” Bbosa hinted.

Great performance:

Bbosa hinted that they will build onto the great vein of form in the championship where they have scored 13 goals so far and conceded just once.

“ We have conceded just one goal and scored 13 goals. We are determined to keep the chase. We have prepared very well. Every team that reaches the final anticipates victory, just like we do” Bbosa added.

Kitara targets their second triumph in the Uganda Cup after the success in the tourney during the 2023-2024 edition at the Muteesa II Wankulukuku stadium.

At the same press conference, Sports Club Villa head coach Zeljko Kovacevic predicted a tough final.

“We expect a difficult game but shall play with confidence. The approach will be different from the last games; we shall go for it. The strength of the opponent (Kitara) is experience with good players. We are playing a very good team with experience and coach (Wasswa Bbosa). We anticipate a very difficult game but we shall work hard.We shall prepare two or three options in every department coming to the final. Depending on the opponent, we shall select the players who will suit the final as we need it at all costs. The playing surface will not matter. The opponent is the same.” The Serbian remarked.

The Jogoos eye the 10th title after success in 1983, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2009 and the last one in 2015.

The Uganda Cup competition has been played since 1971 and remains the most prestigious knock out tournament on the land.

FUFA will confirm the match officials for this final.

For starters, the winner between Kitara and SC Villa will represent the country at the CAF Confederation Cup.

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2025-2026 Stanbic Uganda Cup final:

• Saturday, 30th May 2026
• Kitara Vs Sports Club Villa
• FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru (3 PM)

The long awaited grand climax of the 2025-2026 Stanbic Uganda Cup happens this Saturday, 30th May 2026 at the FUFA Technical Centre between Kitara and Sports Club Villa.

These two clubs battle for supremacy in the knock out competition that has been played since 1971.

The Jogoos eye the 10th title after success in 1983, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2009 and the last one in 2015.

Kitara’s only Uganda Cup title came in 2023-2024 season and will therefore be targeting the second trophy.

Head coach for Sports Club Villa Zeljko Kovacevic addressed the media in the official pre-match press conference at Kati Kati Restaurant, along Lugogo By-Pass in Kampala on Thursday, 28th May 2026.

The Serbian was flanked by the Kitara head coach Wasswa Bbosa as he eyes a great finale.

“We expect a difficult game but shall play with confidence. The approach will be different from the last games; we shall go for it.” Kovacevic remarked.

“The strength of the opponent (Kitara) is experience with good players. We are playing a very good team with experience and coach (Wasswa Bbosa). We anticipate a very difficult game but we shall work hard.We shall prepare two or three options in every department coming to the final. Depending on the opponent, we shall select the players who will suit the final as we need it at all costs. The playing surface will not matter. The opponent is the same.” He added.

Kitara’s Bbosa is also optimistic prior to the finale whose venue was switched by Federation of Uganda Federation Associations (FUFA) from FUFA Stadium Kadiba to FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru on request of Kitara Football Club.

“We shall play as a team in this final. We have a different approach for every game we have played. I believe the best prepared team will carry the day. We have conceded just one goal and scored 13 goals. We are determined to keep the chase. We have prepared very well. Every team that reaches the final anticipates victory, just like we do” Bbosa revealed.

FUFA will confirm the match officials for this final.

The winner between Kitara and SC Villa will represent the country at the CAF Confederation Cup.

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Following a decline from the 2024/25 season, NEC FC Patron Lt. Gen. James Mugira has set higher standards for the forthcoming season.

NEC ended the campaign 5^th on the UPL table and were eliminated at the quarter final of the Stanbic Uganda Cup by Vipers.

Speaking at the club’s end of season dinner at Silver Springs, Bugolobi, Mugira noticed how they shrunk in comparison to the season before in which they finished second and also played in the Caf Confederation Cup.

“This season may not have met the expectations we set for ourselves. We had promised to walk the streets of Kampala with our trophy, so compared to last season, we declined from second to fifth,” he noted.

“Of course, that is not bad, but we need to do better. The results were below our standards as NEC FC,” he added.

“My standards are always very high. I always want to be number one. If we do not become number one, then at least let us be number two, and indeed we were very proud of your performance the other season.”

Despite so, Mugira told the players and staff that how their strength will be seen is on the reaction.

“As we gather here to mark the end of the season, we also want to reflect honestly on the journey we have taken. True success lies in bouncing back from difficulties. Don’t give up. As diehards, there is no retreat and no surrender.

“As we close this season, let us carry forward the urge to improve. May next season bring renewed energy, better football, stronger results and restore pride to everyone associated with the club.

“May we return next season stronger.”

At the function, the club awarded best season performers with Tony Atukunda claiming the MVP gong while Richard Basangwa, Hannington Ssebwalunyo, Warren Bbule and Joseph Sseremba were also celebrated.

Benjamin Ochan, retired in January and Paul Mucureezi were honoured for their time at the club.

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