KCCA FC turned the primary crew to seal a spot within the Stanbic Uganda Cup semifinals after edging Kaaro Karungi 2-1 in a tightly contested quarterfinal encounter held at Kyamate Playgrounds.
The Kasasiro Boys bounced again from a latest dip in league kind, displaying resilience and high quality to maintain their silverware hopes alive within the home cup competitors. Targets from Derrick Nsibambi and Arafat Usama in both half had been sufficient to see off the spirited hosts.
KCCA FC received off to a flying begin when Nsibambi discovered the again of the web simply three minutes into the match, giving the guests early management. Nevertheless, Kaaro Karungi responded nicely and got here out sturdy after the break, equalising by means of Clinton Kamugisha within the forty eighth minute. The second half started beneath heavy rain, inflicting a quick delay and including extra rigidity to the fixture.
Regardless of the setback, Jackson Magera’s facet regained their composure. Simply 11 minutes after the equaliser, Arafat Usama calmly restored KCCA’s lead within the 59th minute with a composed end that finally proved to be the match-winner.
The victory marks a much-needed return to successful methods for KCCA, who had gone three league video games with out a win. With this hard-fought triumph, they advance to the semifinals and maintain their hopes alive for a season-defining cup triumph.
Uganda Cup motion continues, with defending champions Kitara FC set to face BUL FC in what guarantees to be an exhilarating conflict. In the meantime, SC Villa will journey to face Vipers SC in one other quarterfinal showdown on Sunday.
KCCA FC’s efficiency in opposition to Kaaro Karungi not solely showcases their willpower but additionally sends a powerful message to the remaining contenders: the Kasasiro Boys are again within the hunt.
