KCCA FC host Onduparaka FC inside the Spherical of 16 of the Stanbic Uganda Cup at Lugogo, with the hosts coming into the tie as favourites.
The Kasasiro Boys boast a sturdy residence report and head into the knockout battle in wonderful sort, having gained their last six matches in all competitions. Forward Ivan Ahimbisibwe can be the person to take a look at after scoring seven goals in his last eight appearances.
Captain Fillbert Obenchan, who netted the winner in direction of Mbarara Metropolis FC inside the earlier spherical, is anticipated to steer the defence as KCCA goal to maintain up their momentum.
Friends Onduparaka, at current competing inside the FUFA Enormous League, arrive as underdogs nevertheless with a reputation for upsetting larger sides. Attackers Jimmy Pirio and Jonathan Mungufeni could be relied upon to ship the goals.
The Caterpillars may also draw inspiration from their dramatic 2–2 draw with KCCA in Might 2023. On this knockout tie, a stalemate after 90 minutes will lead straight to a penalty shootout—an area the place Onduparaka have already succeeded this season after eliminating Soccer Classroom FC.
KCCA co-head coach Jackson Magera has cautioned his side in direction of complacency.
“In a knockout rivals, there aren’t any second possibilities. We’ve been engaged on the group’s focus because of one lapse can end our journey. The hunger inside the squad is deep, and the lads know that if we’re to progress on this rivals, we needs to be medical and disciplined.”
