The 2018/19 Stanbic Uganda Cup 45th edition is into the round of 16 stage.
Of the remaining 16 teams in the Stanbic Uganda Cup, only three have lifted the trophy before.
10-time winners Express, the last season’s losing finalists (also 2016 victors) Vipers and URA, who boast with three titles, remain in contention for the right to represent Uganda in the second-tier of CAF Confederation Cup next season.
Wakiso Giants, the only unbeaten team in the StarTimes FUFA Big league will host high flying top tier side, Tooro United in the first game of the long weekend at Bugembe Stadium on Friday.
Wakiso Giants saw off struggling Kireka United on penalties after a 2-2 draw in Namboole while Tooro shocked football lovers by eliminating defending champions KCCA in Buhinga Stadium, Fortportal.
Ibrahim Kirya, Wakiso’s coach, is keen on improving his side’s efficiency by eliminating a giant.
“We have all it takes to surprise them and progress,” Kirya said.
So far, striker Norman Ogik has given himself a good account since joining from Police with two goals in as many games. Yet Wasswa Bbossa’s side must overcome cold feet on the road.
Despite a solid performance at Buhinga game, they have won just once in nine away games, scoring four times.
On Saturday, 3 games will be played across the country with the Uganda Premier league side, Bul Fc hosting Big league side, Bukedea Town Council at Njeru Technical centre. The two sides are meeting for the first time.
Bukedea Town Council head coach Muwayi Saleh is confident of frustrating Bul at home.
“We know that Bul is a better side not tactically but because they are in the premier league.
Being in the premier league doesn’t mean that we are scared of them. Football is football and we are ready for them. I have a better side and all my boys are ready for the game,” he said.
Elsewhere, Vipers will host Kiboga Young at the St. Marys’ Stadium, Kitende on Saturday while Nkambi Coffee visit Nebbi Central.
Onudparaka FC will play away to Proline FC while Kitara FC host Kyetume FC on Sunday.
The pick of the round will be the game between Express and Police on Monday. Express parted ways with coach Kisala after losing 2-0 against Police early this month yet they struggled to eliminate minnows Water.
