Kampala Capital Metropolis Authority (KCCA) FC secured a spot within the Spherical of 16 of the Stanbic Uganda Cup with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Kuluva Rainbow FC on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.
The match, held at Kuluva grounds in Arua, noticed KCCA’s ahead Derrick Nsibambi netting two early targets to determine a commanding lead.
Nsibambi opened the scoring within the third minute, capitalizing on a defensive lapse to fit the ball previous the Kuluva Rainbow goalkeeper.
He doubled the benefit simply 4 minutes later, ending a well-orchestrated group transfer to make it 2-0 by the seventh minute.
Regardless of the early setback, Kuluva Rainbow FC regrouped and managed to drag one again earlier than halftime, intensifying the competition.
The second half noticed each groups creating alternatives, however KCCA’s protection held agency to take care of their slender lead till the ultimate whistle.
The victory over Kuluva Rainbow FC now implies that the Lugogo-based membership has now opened up their probabilities of a possible eleventh title, which has appeared so removed from shut for the previous six years, having final received it in 2018 following a 1-0 victory over Vipers.
KCCA FC are tied with Specific as probably the most embellished Uganda Cup holders with ten apiece, adopted by SC Villa, who boast of 9.
In different Uganda Cup fixtures on the identical day, Uganda Income Authority (URA) FC edged out Mabira City Council FC with a 1-0 win.
Elsewhere Gaddafi FC triumphed 3-1 over Bushenyi Veterans FC, and UPDF FC superior after a tense penalty shootout in opposition to Pakwach Children FC, following a goalless attract common time.
Notably, FUFA Large League facet Blacks Energy FC prompted an upset by eliminating Uganda Premier League outfit NEC FC with a 2-0 victory on the MTN Omondi Stadium in Lugogo.
The Spherical of 16 draw is anticipated to current extra attention-grabbing matchups as groups vie for this yr’s Stanbic Uganda Cup title.
