The Stanbic Uganda Cup Round of 64 for the 2022/23 season will get underway on Friday this week after draws were held on Tuesday January 24.
The giants were drawn apart with Uganda Premier League sides and Fufa Big League clubs facing regional and non-league sides.
All UPL and FUFA Big League Clubs will play their ties away from home, with the round of 64 games set to be played on a one leg tie.
The matches will be played between January 27 to February 3 2023, with the winners progressing to the round of 32.
What they said:
Diana Kahunde (Stanbic Bank Marketing Manager): “We have been sponsors since 2018, we are super excited to be part of this and we commit to continue this journey. I call upon all the fans to come out in huge numbers and support their respective clubs. Football has a lot of opportunities and we encourage everyone to get involved. Let’s unite, and may the best team win.”
Florence Nakiwala (FUFA VP): “Stanbic is the leading banking institution especially in terms of customer care and numbers, social responsibility and above all they are football lovers. On the other hand, FUFA is the number one sports institution in Uganda, and we are putting together two of the biggest institutions. I thank everyone who is taking part in this competition through your various capacities and I hope all this becomes a success.”
Aisha Nalule (Fufa Competitions Director): A record 308 teams competed in the Regional Preliminaries to determine which 33 teams joined the StarTimes Uganda Premier League and Big League sides in the Round of 64”
The Full Draw:
Pajule Lions FC v NEC
Kajjansi United FC v Express FC
Blue Star FC v Luweero United FC
Fort Portal Boda Boda FC v Wakiso Giants FC
Apuutun FC v Police FC
Kireka United FC v SC Villa
Kiyinda Boys FC v Gaddafi FC
Kigezi Homeboyz FC v Booma FC
Ntinda United FC v Ndejje University FC
SC Tawai v Mbarara City FC
Budondo United FC v Calvary FC
Busei FC v Jinja North United FC
Bujumbura FC v Vipers SC
Junior Eagles FC v Soroti FC
Bushenyi Veterans FC v UPDF FC
Bukedea Central FC v Blacks Power FC
Paidha Black Angels SC v Kyetume FC
Simba FC v Adjumani Town Council FC
JLOS FC v Busoga United FC
Sparks SC v BUL FC
Gorilla Highlands SC v Kataka FC
Kisugu United FC v Maroons FC
Free Stars FC v Kitara FC
Admin FC v Northern Gateway SC
Water FC v Lugazi FC
Uganda Pentecostal University v URA FC
Mbale Heroes FC v Araka FC
Nakapelimen FC v Soltilo bright Stars FC
Pakwach Young stars SC v Onduparaka FC
Bunyaruguru United FC v Kaaro Karungi FC
Elite FC v Arua Hill SC
KJT FC v KCCA FC
This season’s prize money is Sh180m courtesy of sponsors Stanbic Bank Uganda and Plascon Paints.
The Breakdown:
•Winner – 50 million (1 team)
•Runner Up – 25 million (1 team)
•Semi Finalists – 12.5 million each (2 teams)
•Quarter Finalists – 6 million each (4 teams)
•Round of 16 – 3 million each (8 teams)
•Round of 32 – 2 million each (16 teams)
*TOTAL – 180 million (32 teams)