Ankole Cup 2026: Exciting quarter finals looming, UVTAB lights up tourney with juicy prizes

Ankole Cup 2026 (Quarter-finals):

Sunday, 19th July  (1st Legs):

• Buhweju Vs Kiruhura – Nsiika
• Mbarara City Vs Bushenyi – Kakyeka Stadium
• Ibanda Vs Rubirizi – St George’s PTC, Kagongo
• Ntugamo Vs Rwampara – Africa Coffee Park

The Ankole Cup 2026 tournament has reached the thrilling business-end with the explosive quarter finals coming up this weekend.

During the first legs of the quarter finals; Buhweju faces Kiruhura in Nsiika.

Mbarara City will be up against Bushenyi at the Kakyeka stadium.

Ibanda will lock horns against Rubirizi at the St George’s PTC, Kagongo.

Ntungamo shall face Rwampara at the newly laid astro turf of the Africa Coffee Park.

These are all titanic clashes which will be played over two legs with the four successful sides progressing to the semi-finals which will take place on 2nd August 2026.

The tournament has received a massive boost with the announcement of UVTAB as a key sponsor, who will facilitate as the man of the match accolades and team track suits for the finalists.

UVTAB will also provide press jackets for the media personnel.

“The organizing committee of the Ankole Cup 2026 would like to thank the general public, especially the people from Ankole region for the marvelous support they have given to the Ankole Cup. I thank the Ankole region Members of Parliament, District chairpersons and other leaders for the massive support and mobilization. I also thank Wandaz cosmetics, Tayari TV, Tv West, Tangaaaza and NIRA” Osborne Mushabe, the chairperson of the local organizing committee remarked.

“As I have always said, while our goal is to win, this competition is much more than the final result. It is a remarkable initiative that provides an opportunity to identify, nurture and showcase the immense football talent among our young people from the grassroots level to the biggest stages of the beautiful game. To all the people of Rwampara District, let’s come out in large numbers this Sunday to cheer on and support our boys. Your presence and encouragement can make all the difference.” Hon Amos Kankunda, spoke during the press conference held at Kati Kati Restaurant in Kampala.

For starters, the Ankole cup is an inter-district tournament bringing the 13 districts of Ankole.

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