Football
URA eliminate KCCA, progresses to Uganda Cup semifinals
Uganda Cup 2025/26 (Quarterfinal)
- URA 2 (4) – 2 (2) KCCA
URA Football Club recovered from two goals down to outsmart KCCA FC and march to the semifinals of the 2025/26 Stanbic Uganda Cup at Hamz Stadium (Nakivubo War Memorial grounds) on Saturday.
Normal time of this enticing duel ended 2-goals apiece before the additional 30 minutes of extra time failed to produce any further goals.
During the tense shootout, URA won 4-2 with goalkeeper Muhammed Ssekebba saving two penalties.
Joseph Ssemujju, Captain Moses Aliro Okabo, Ronald Otti and Isma Mugulusi scored for URA in the post-match penalties as Dissan Galiwango missed his shot.
KCCA scored through Joel Sserunjogi and Ashraf Mugume, whilst Herbert Achayi and Enock Walusimbi’s weak shots were saved by goalkeeper Ssekebba.
In the 90 minutes, Saidi Mayanja and captain Herbert Achai scored for KCCA whilst John Innocent Kisolo and Ronald Otti replied for URA under sunny weather conditions.
John Innocent Kisolo scored the first of URA’s goals before defender Ronald Otti got the equaliser on the stroke of full-time with a glancing header.
Mayanja set the ball rolling with an early goal in four minutes to light the ball rolling for the Lugogo-based side.
URA called for a first-half change when midfielder Hudu Mulikyi paved the way for Isma Mugulusi.
KCCA’s Joel Sserunjogi picked up a caution for tripping down Fred Amaku.
Achayi executed a decent free-kick over the wall and past the diving goalkeeper Muhammed Ssekebba to double KCCA’s lead on 54 minutes.
URA called for a double change in the 64th minute. Bruno Bunyaga and Norman Namanya replaced Moses Waiswa and James Penz Begisa, respectively.
The second water break of the game happened at the 70th minute mark before John Innocent Kisolo received a caution for a foul on Jjara.
KCCA called for a double change; Saidi Mayanja paved way for Ashraf Mugume, and Rogers Mugisha came on for Alex Yiga.
On the 84th minute mark, John Innocent Kisolo scored from 45 yards with a long-range shot that evaded goalkeeper Mutwalibu Mugolofa to give hope for the tax collectors.
Inside the final five minutes, URA brought on the fresh legs of Olimi Nyarwa Bitanywaine for Fred Amaku.
At the same time, Ivan Ahimisibwe came off for Emmanuel Anyama and Sammy Ssebaduka was rested for Sharifu Ssengendo.
URA pushed numbers upfront in a desperate quest to find the equaliser, a move that handsomely paid off.
Otti out-jumped the KCCA defenders to nod home the equaliser in the third of the four added minutes to send the game to extra time of 30 minutes.
In the second half of extra time, Olimi was stretchered off after a knock and moments later, Ashraf Mugume missed a big moment to bury the game, but his first touch on the ball disappointed him.
KCCA’s Sharifu Ssengendo collided with an opponent and was stretchered off for Hudson Mezui.
Mezui had a cross blocked in the last piece of action of extra time before penalties were taken.
How the penalties unfolded:
URA took the first penalty, scoring through Joseph Ssemujju. Joel Sserunjogi replied for KCCA with the equalizer.
Dissan Galiwango missed his kick, saved by goalkeeper Mutwalibu Mugolofa. Herbert Achayi’s penalty was saved by goalkeeper Muhammed Ssekeba.
URA captain Moses Aliro Okabo sent Mugolofa the wrong way to give the tax collectors the lead 2-1.
Ashraf Mugume equalized 2-all. Defender Ronald Otti restored URA’s lead 3-2.
Enock Walusimbi missed his kick, another save by Ssekebba. URA now remained with one chance: to score and win the contest.
Isma Mugulusi did exactly that, sending Mugolofa the wrong way to stroll URA through to the semi-finals.
URA joins Vipers in the semifinals. Vipers defeated NEC 4-3 in post-match penalties after a goalless draw in normal time at the MTN Omondi Stadium.
There were wild celebrations from the URA players, officials and fans in the stands with agony for KCCA.
The third quarter final of the 52nd Stanbic Uganda Cup will happen on Easter Sunday as Kitara hosts Express at the Butema Royal Park in Hoima city.
On Easter Monday, Sports Club Villa travels to Kassanda District to face Happy Boys Kagaba.
Team Line Ups:
URA XI: Muhamad Ssekkeba (G.K), James Penz Begisa, Dissan Galiwango, Ronald Otti, Joseph Bright Vuni, John Innocent Kisolo, Hudu Mulikyi, Moses Waiswa Ndhondhi, Joseph Ssemujju, Moses Aliro Okabo (Captain), Fred Amaku
Subs: Chrispas Kusiima (G.K), Derrick Ochan (G.K), Justine Opiro, Joshua Lubwama Letti, Ibrahim Wamannah, Rahmat Ssenfuka, Norman Namanya, Isma Mugulusi, Bruno Junior Bunyaga, Derrick Kakooza, Godfrey Ssekibengo, Olimi Nyarwa Bitanywaine
Head coach: Hussein Mbalangu
KCCA XI: Mutwalibu Mugolofa (G.K), Gavin Kizito Mugweri, Filbert Obenchan, Herbert Achayi, Enock Walusimbi, Jjara, Sammy R. Ssebaduka, Joel Sserunjogi, Alex Yiga, Saidi Mayanja, Ivan Ahimbisibwe
Subs: Charles Lukwago, Emojong, Mezui, Emmanuel Anyama, Muhamud Hassan, Etienne Katenga, Alpha Thierry Ssali, Yuan, Rogers Mugisha, Shafik Nana Kwikiriza, Sharifu Ssengendo, Ashraf Mugume
Co-coaches: Brian Ssenyondo & Jackson Magera
Center Referee: William Oloya
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Sunday April 5, 2026
- Royal Park, Butema 3pm
Kitara and Express lock horns in the Stanbic Uganda Cup quarter final with a semi-final berth at stake at the Royal Park, Butema on Sunday.
The hosts will be favourites heading into the game against the Red Eagles being a cup game, they can’t take anything for granted.
Wasswa Bbosa understands what is stake and is aware of the threat posed by the joint record holders.
“They are a great side with big history and we can’t get complacent,” Bbosa told the club media. “They have had a wholesome change in the squad adding over ten players and that changes the dynamics but we shall be ready,” he added.
Former Express captain Emmanuel Wasswa takes on former pay masters and says the team is ready.
“We are happy to reach this stage. Hosting Express on Sunday is an opportunity we intend to seize fully. The team is very set and ready to deliver for our fans,” Emmanuel Wasswa said.
Muhammad Shaban could return to the side following an injury sustained in the league game against UPDF but all eyes will be on form George Ssenkaaba and Patrick Kaddu.
Express will hope Kenneth Kimera, Marvin Nyanzi and Lawrence Bukenya are in fine form.
The sides last met in the competition during the 2018 round of 32 at Hoima’s Boma playground. On that occasion, Alfred Leku put Express ahead before Derrick Tekkwo levelled, forcing penalties. Kitara ultimately prevailed 4-3 in the shootout, eliminating the record Cup winners.
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She Corporate are not relating in the title race and it seems the battle for glory between and Kawempe Muslim will go down to the wire.
With just four games to wrap up the 2025/26 season, the Sharks have kept within breathing space of leaders Kawempe Muslim.
On Saturday, Kawempe obliterated Asubo Ladies, winning 8-0 and this confirming the latter’s relegation. However, She Corporate who were playing at the same time also won to keep the chase on.
Lethal forward Jesca Namanda was the heroine on the day, scoring a goal in either half to lead She Corporate to a 2-0 win over Kampala Queens at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
Today’s brace takes her goal tally to 13 in 18 games and leads the scoring chart, three ahead of Catherine Nagadya.
The win means She Corporate remain second on 44 points, one behind Kawempe Muslim.
She Corporate’s remaining games will see them take on relegated Olila in Soroti, St. Noa at home, visit Uganda Martytrs Lubaga before ending the season at home to She Maroons.
On the other hand, Kawempe still have to play Makerere University, Rines SS, Kampala Queens and Olila High School.
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Asubo Ladies officially confirmed their relegation from FUFA Women Super League on Saturday morning after suffering a humiliating loss to Kawempe Women.
The club has had a torrid season and their fate was sealed on Saturday with an 8-0 loss to runaway leaders Kawempe at the Kampala Quality playground.
Latifa Nakasi led the way for the Valley Warriors, bagging four goals to take her goal tally to nine this season.
Asia Nakibuuka scored twice while Sharifah Nakimera and Agnes Nabukenya added a goal each to complete the rout.
It should be noted that this is the second time Asubo Ladies were conceding 8 goals in one game this season. They lost by the same scoreline against Kampala Queens a few days ago.
With four games to play, Asubo has conceded 57 goals in 18 games, scored only just five and yet to win.
Asubo Ladies therefore join Olila High School as the two teams that will be relegated this season. Olila’s fate was decided earlier this week when they were docked three points for forfeiting a game, the second time this season.
Should Olila miss another game, they would be relegated to the regional league. The Soroti based outfit has one point in 18 games.
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