Stanbic Uganda Cup:
Semi Final – First Leg
Kitara FC vs Vipers SC
4pm
Royals Park – Butema
This Sunday at 4pm, Royals Park in Butema transforms into an arena of footballing fire as Kitara FC hosts league leaders Vipers SC in the first leg of the Stanbic Uganda Cup semifinals.
Fresh off a commanding 2-0 victory over SC Villa, The Royals are brimming with confidence. Their fortress in Butema remains unbreached this campaign, a record they are fiercely determined to protect. The stage is set for an important clash, a direct battle between the league’s top two sides, each hungry to keep their domestic double ambitions alive.
The memory of last season’s semifinal defeat to Vipers; two narrow 1-0 losses fuels the fire. This is a chance for redemption. Captain Jasper Aheebwa has vowed.
“My teammates are motivated. Our attitude and character have to be paramount. We are playing at our home and we are going to give in our best to secure an advantage.”
Head Coach Wasswa Bbosa has echoed that focused ambition.
“We respect our opponents but we are playing at our home and this game is important because it’s a semi final that we need to win to make it the finals and also stand a chance of winning a trophy this season. We are ready for them.”
For Bbosa, this tie represents the prime path to silverware, and the squad understands that a winning performance is essential to carry crucial momentum into the second leg in Kitende.
Team News:
The Royals are bolstered by the return of experienced defender Murushid Jjuuko, who is available after serving a suspension. His composure and leadership will be vital against the Venoms’ attack.
The other semifinal will see URA FC face SC Villa on Monday at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo. The winner over two legs will meet either Kitara or Vipers in the final.