Uganda Cup: Kitara Vs Bunyaruguru United Match Preview
18/03/2026:
Stanbic Uganda Cup: Round of 16
Kitara vs Bunyaruguru United
3PM
Royals Park – Butema
Kitara FC host FUFA Big League side Bunyaruguru United in Wednesday’s Stanbic Uganda Cup Round of 16 clash, aiming to secure a quarterfinal berth.
Coach Wasswa Bbosa stressed the tie’s importance, refusing to underestimate their opponents.
“This match is crucial; any organized side can knock you out, even from a lower division. We are playing at home, ready to fight for the next stage.”
Bunyaruguru arrive reeling from a narrow derby loss to Kigezi Homeboys, winless in four league games. Yet they have been impressive in the Stanbic Uganda Cup, edging Amus College FC 1-0 and Booma FC 0-3 in the round of 32 and 64 respectively.
Kitara, meanwhile, ooze confidence after crushing Uganda Premier League rivals Entebbe UPPC 2-0. With league action paused until early April, Bbosa’s squad focuses entirely on tomorrow’s task.
Team News:
Kitara welcome back striker Jimmy Kalema after a two month injury absence, offsetting the loss of injured forwards Shaban Muhammad and Patrick Henry Kaddu.
The winner advances to the quarterfinals, keeping alive dreams of lifting the Cup and earning Uganda’s CAF Confederation Cup slot.