Stanbic Uganda Cup has a very rich history to report home about

Overview:

The Stanbic Uganda Cup winner secures a slot to represent Uganda at the CAF Confederation Cup.

  • Competition: 50th Stanbic Uganda Cup
  • Stage: Round of 16
  • Dates: 2nd – 7th March 2024
  • Venues: Various playgrounds & stadia

Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) competitions department confirmed the dates and venues for the fixtures in the upcoming round of 16.

The games will be played between 2nd to 7th March 2024 at different venues within the country.

50th Stanbic Uganda Cup Logo

On Saturday, 2nd March 2024, Pajule Lions host Young Simba at the Pajule Primary school playground in Pader district.

On the following day (3rd March 2024); there will be two matches; with all the four clubs involving StarTimes Uganda Premier League entities (BUL, Express, Sports Club Villa and the current log leaders Kitara).

At the FUFA Technical center (Njeru); BUL (winners of the Stanbic Uganda Cup in 2022) will play-host to 7-time winners Express.

BUL players celebrate a goal. They won the Stanbic Uganda Cup in 2022. They host Express in Njeru at the round of 16 in the 50th edition.
Kitara and SC Villa captains pose with the match referees prior to a league duel at Mutesa II Wankulukuku stadium. These two clubs face off at the round of 16 in the 50th Stanbic Uganda Cup on Sunday, 3rd March 2024. Credit: John Batanudde

In Masindi, high flying Kitara takes on Sports Club Villa at the Masindi stadium.

Monday, 4th March 2024 has two games as well. The much anticipated battle of Authorities will take center stage as Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), the tax collectors Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), the garbage and city rent collectors; at the Mehta Stadium in Lugazi .

Soltilo Bright Stars will square up against betPawa FUFA Big League table leaders Police at the Kavumba Recreational stadium.

This is an all Kavumba duel as both clubs host their home duels at the facility.

“It is winner takes it all affair. We shall give 100 percent in this match” Simon Peter Mugerwa, head coach of Police told Kawowo Sports Media.

Simon Peter Mugerwa, head coach Police Football Club | Credit: David Isabirye

On Tuesday, 5th March 2024, Busoga United lock horns against NEC at Kakindu Stadium in Jinja city.

Cup holders Vipers will entertain Iganga Young on Wednesday, 6th March 2024 at the St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende.

Vipers Sports Club players celebrate the Stanbic Uganda Cup in Lira last season Credit: John Batanudde

The round of 16 stage shall be completed on Thursday, 7th March 2024 between Doves and Pakwach Young Stars at the Katushabe playground in Masindi.

The eight winners will book their berths in the quarter finals whose draws will be held later on.

The Stanbic Uganda Cup winner secures a slot to represent Uganda at the CAF Confederation Cup.

This tournament has been played since 1971 and has a very rich history to tell home.

Stanbic Bank Uganda are the anchor sponsors whilst Kansai Plascon is the other solid partner.

STANBIC UGANDA CUP Round of 16 FIXTURES with TV schedule

David Isabirye is a senior staff writer for Kawowo Sports where he covers most of the major events.

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