- Uganda Cup
- Kaaro Karungi Vs KCCA FC – aKyamate
KCCA FC makes the lengthy journey to the western a part of Uganda as they put together to face FUFA Massive League facet Kaaro Karungi FC within the quarter-finals of the 2024 Stanbic Uganda Cup. The extremely anticipated conflict can be held on the Kyamate Stadium in Ntungamo, with each groups aiming to ebook a spot within the semi-finals of the distinguished competitors.
Kaaro Karungi, presently seventh within the FUFA Massive League after 20 video games, has had a formidable run on this yr’s cup event. They shocked Uganda Premier League facet UPDF FC within the spherical of 16 to safe a spot among the many final eight, displaying they’re no pushovers regardless of not having any Uganda Cup silverware to their title.
KCCA FC, then again, eradicated Rwenzori FC to earn their quarter-final berth. With no different trophies left to chase this season, the Uganda Cup represents their solely life like shot at silverware. The Cityzens are joint report holders of the event with 10 titles, and a win in Ntungamo will convey them nearer to a historic eleventh cup.
Head Coach Jackson Magera Kaddu emphasised the significance of this fixture for the crew.
“We traveled nicely to the western a part of the nation, and the gamers are in good condition. As a crew, we all know that is the one probability to win silverware that we’re left with this season. We play at Kyamate Stadium, and we all know what occurred right here about 10 years in the past. The reminiscences are nonetheless recent, however nicely, all that’s prior to now,” he stated.
Nevertheless, KCCA FC faces a number of harm and suspension setbacks forward of the conflict. Key ahead Sadat Anaku misses out as a consequence of a quadriceps pressure and has begun rehabilitation. Isa Mubiru is sidelined as a consequence of sickness, whereas Filbert Obenchan (rib harm) and Etienne Katenga (shin contusion) are additionally unavailable. Younger goalkeeper Humphrey Oyirwoth is dominated out with a coaching harm, and defender Yian Gatbel misses the tie by suspension.
Regardless of the absences, the crew nonetheless boasts a powerful squad. Notably, former Kaaro Karungi participant Emmanuel Anyama is a part of the touring contingent and will characteristic towards his former membership. Rising expertise Mind Jjara can also be included within the squad and is accessible for choice.
With excessive stakes and a spot within the semi-finals on the road, KCCA FC can be seeking to assert their top-flight pedigree, whereas Kaaro Karungi FC eyes one more upset on their house turf.
Kick-off is ready for Kyamate Stadium in what guarantees to be an exciting Uganda Cup encounter.
