Kitara FC head coach Wasswa Bbosa has declared that his side’s full consideration is now on the Stanbic Uganda Cup as a result of the Royals put collectively for an necessary semi-final second leg showdown in opposition to Vipers SC on Friday evening at St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende.
The two sides head into the decisive encounter stage after a goalless draw inside the first leg in Hoima, leaving all of the items to play for inside the return fixture.
No matter Kitara’s present struggles inside the league, Bbosa believes the Uganda Cup presents the right various for his avid gamers to revive their season.
“We’ve received not been at our best these days inside the league, nonetheless our focus is now completely on the Stanbic Uganda Cup,” Bbosa said ahead of the battle.
“It’s not going to be a easy sport at their fortress, nonetheless we’re boosted by the return of our first-choice goalkeeper and are ready to supply our greatest attainable.”
The veteran tactician moreover made it clear that the Royals are concentrating on nothing wanting a spot inside the final.
“Our purpose is clear — to realize the final word and win it,” he added.
Kitara will, however, come up in opposition to one in all many opponents’s most expert and worthwhile sides. Vipers SC are the reigning Uganda Cup holders after defeating KCCA FC 2-0 in closing yr’s final at Kadiba Stadium.
The Venoms have lifted the trophy 4 situations basic, triumphing in 2016, 2020, 2023 and 2025, underlining their pedigree in knockout soccer.
Kitara, though, will take encouragement from their very personal present success inside the opponents, having gained the Uganda Cup in 2024.
Friday’s encounter moreover carries recollections of heartbreak for the Royals, who had been eradicated by Vipers SC on the equivalent stage and venue closing season.
The stakes keep delicately balanced heading into the battle. Victory for each side ensures improvement to the final word, whereas one different goalless draw would energy penalties. Any scoring draw, however, would see Kitara FC advance on the away targets rule.
