Overview:
Kitara targets their second triumph in the Uganda Cup after the success in the tourney during the 2023-2024 edition at the Muteesa II Wankulukuku stadium. SC Villa eyes the 10th title after success in 1983, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2009 and the last one in 2015.
2025-2026 Stanbic Uganda Cup final:
- Saturday, 30th May 2026
- Kitara Vs Sports Club Villa
- FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru (3 PM)
Kitara Football Club head coach Wasswa Bbosa is optimistic prior to the Stanbic Uganda Cup grand finale against Sports Club at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru this Saturday.
The venue was switched by Federation of Uganda Federation Associations (FUFA) from FUFA Stadium Kadiba to FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru on request of Kitara Football Club.
Addressing the media during the official pre-match press conference at Kati-Kati Restaurant along Lugogo By-Pass, Bbosa spoke of the approach to the game.
“We shall play as a team in this final. We have a different approach for every game we have played. I believe the best prepared team will carry the day.” Bbosa hinted.
Great performance:
Bbosa hinted that they will build onto the great vein of form in the championship where they have scored 13 goals so far and conceded just once.
“ We have conceded just one goal and scored 13 goals. We are determined to keep the chase. We have prepared very well. Every team that reaches the final anticipates victory, just like we do” Bbosa added.
Kitara targets their second triumph in the Uganda Cup after the success in the tourney during the 2023-2024 edition at the Muteesa II Wankulukuku stadium.
At the same press conference, Sports Club Villa head coach Zeljko Kovacevic predicted a tough final.
“We expect a difficult game but shall play with confidence. The approach will be different from the last games; we shall go for it. The strength of the opponent (Kitara) is experience with good players. We are playing a very good team with experience and coach (Wasswa Bbosa). We anticipate a very difficult game but we shall work hard.We shall prepare two or three options in every department coming to the final. Depending on the opponent, we shall select the players who will suit the final as we need it at all costs. The playing surface will not matter. The opponent is the same.” The Serbian remarked.
The Jogoos eye the 10th title after success in 1983, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2009 and the last one in 2015.
The Uganda Cup competition has been played since 1971 and remains the most prestigious knock out tournament on the land.
FUFA will confirm the match officials for this final.
For starters, the winner between Kitara and SC Villa will represent the country at the CAF Confederation Cup.
