Jinja North United and Maroons action at the St John Wakitaka ground in Jinja City (Credit: Andrew Tarenga)

Stanbic Uganda Cup (Round of 64):

  • Jinja North United 1 (2) – 1 (4) Maroons
  • Ateker 1 (4) – 1 (2) Lugazi Municipal
  • Free Stars 1 (6) – 1 (7) Soltilo Bright Stars
  • Soroti 0-3 UPDF

FUFA Big League Outfit Maroons eliminated Eastern regional side Jinja North United 4-2 in post-match penalties after normal time had ended 1-all at the St John Wakitaka ground in Jinja City.

Andrew Basooma scored the opener for Jinja North United before William Kiibi leveled the matters for Maroons and push the game into the shoot-outs.

Penalty save by the Maroons goalkeeper Amir Nalugoda during the post match penalties (Credit: Andrew Tarenga)

During the post-match penalties, Maroons composed themselves to win 4-2.

Abraham Tusubira, Fred Amaku, Ceaser Olega and Godwin Kitagenda scored for Maroons, winners of the Uganda Premier League in 1968 and 1969.

Franco Mugomba and Shaban Bayo scored for Jinja North United.

Musa Kiiza Yonah and Star player and captain Aziz Kemba had their shots from 12 yards missed.

Jinja North United XI Vs Maroons
Maroons XI Vs Jinja North United
Referees with the captains of Jinja North United and Maroons prior to kick off at the St John Wakitaka ground in Jinja City.

At the Soroti Stadium, Ateker eliminated Lugazi Municipal 4-2 in post-match penalties after 1-all draw in normal time.

Uganda Premier League side Soltilo Bright Stars edged out Buganda Regional side Free Stars 7-6 in post-match penalties at the Bishops primary school playground in Mukono.

Normal time had also ended one goal apiece.

At the Soroti Stadium, UPDF humbled the hosts Soroti Football Club 3-0 with the goals coming from Yasin Sabir, Phillip Angelo Taban and Rogers Mugisha on target for Brian Ssenyondo’s coached side.

The battle for the ball between Jinja North United and Maroons at the St John Wakitaka ground in Jinja City.

The round of 64 continues with two matches on Tuesday, January 25, 2022.

Kitara regional side Bujumbura hosts West Nile regional club Paidha Black Angels at the Kibanjwa ground in the Oil city of Hoima.

In the other game, Iganga Young will be home to Calvary at the Ssaza ground, Iganga.

The winner of the Uganda Cup earns the ticket to play at the CAF Confederation Cup.

Vipers are the reigning champions after humiliating BUL 8-2 in last season’s final played at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.

Next Games (Round of 64):

  • Tuesday, 25th January 2022: Bujumbura Vs Paidha Black Angels – Kibanjwa ground, Hoima (3:00 PM)
  • Tuesday, 25th January 2022: Iganga Young Vs Calvary – Ssaza ground, Iganga
  • Wednesday, 26th January 2022: Tipsa Vs Arua Hill – Nyariro Primary School ground, Koboko (3:00 PM)
  • Wednesday, 26th January 2022: Five Stars Vs Tooro United – Works Playground, Entebbe (3:00 PM)
  • Wednesday, 26th January 2022: Impala Hill Vs Proline – MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo (3:00 PM)

Other Round of 64 Results:

Cash Structure:

  • Winners – UGX 50M
  • Runners Up – UGX 25M
  • Semifinalists – UGX 12M
  • Quarterfinalists – UGX 6M
  • Round of 16 – UGX 3M
  • Round of 32 – UGX 2M

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

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