Stanbic Uganda Cup round of 16:
•Pajule Lions Vs Young Simba
•Busoga United Vs NEC
•BUL Vs Express
•Vipers Vs Iganga Young
•Kitara Vs SC Villa
•Bright Stars Vs Police
•URA FC Vs KCCA FC
•Dove Vs Packwach Young Stars
The anticipation for thrilling football encounters reached new heights following the unveiling of the Stanbic Uganda Cup round of 16 draw, conducted Monday morning at the FUFA house in Mengo.
With four out of eight ties set to feature Uganda Premier League (UPL) sides squaring off, fans can expect fierce battles on the pitch during matches scheduled to take place between March 1-7.
Among the standout fixtures, joint-record holders Express FC, boasting 10 titles to their name, are poised for an electrifying showdown against BUL FC at Njeru.
Meanwhile, KCCA FC, also ten-time champions, are geared up for a challenging away fixture against David Obua’s URA FC, who have clinched the title three times.
In another highly-anticipated clash, Kitara FC, fresh from a league double over KCCA, will host nine-time champions SC Villa, promising an enthralling spectacle for football enthusiasts.
Adding to the excitement, Busoga United will lock horns with league newcomers NEC FC in another all-UPL affair, further intensifying the competition among the top-flight teams.
Defending champions Vipers SC will defend their title on home turf as they welcome Iganga Young at Kitende. Iganga Young, a regional league side, showcased their prowess by eliminating Kyetume in the previous round.
Elsewhere, Bright Stars, finalists in 2019 against Proline in Masaka, will square off against last year’s finalists Police FC, the remaining FUFA Big League representatives, in a bid to advance further in the competition.
Dove FC will play host to Packwach Young Stars, who caused a stir by eliminating Wakiso Giants.
Regional League sides Pajule Lions and Young Simba will vie for a spot in the next round in another compelling fixture.
Most Uganda Cup Titles
10 – KCCA, Express
9 – SC Villa
3- URA, Vipers
2 – Simba, Coffee, Mbale, Victors
1 – UEB, Nsambya Old Tymers, Victoria University, Proline, BUL
Uganda Cup Past Winners Since 2000
2000 – SC Villa
2001 – Express
2002 – SC Villa
2003 – Express
2004 – KCCA FC
2005 – URA
2006 – Express
2006/07 – Express
2007/08 – Victors
2008/09 – SC Villa
2009/10 – Victors
2010/11 – Simba
2011/12 – URA
2012/13 – Victoria University
2013/14 – URA FC
2014/15 – SC Villa
2015/16 – Vipers SC
2017 – KCCA FC
2018 – KCCA FC
2019 – Proline
2019/20 – Null and Void
2020/21 – Vipers
2021/22 – BUL
2022/23 – Vipers
2023/24 – ???
