Kitara FC delivered a dominant performance at Royals Park in Butema on Wednesday evening, thrashing FUFA Big League side Bunyaruguru United 6-0 to secure their place in the Stanbic Uganda Cup quarterfinals.
The Round of 16 clash saw Kitara seize control early. Midfielder Gaddafi Wahab broke the deadlock in just the 6th minute, setting the tone for the Royals. The momentum continued with striker Jimmy Kalema, making a triumphant return after a two month injury layoff, coolly slotting home to double the lead before the half hour mark.
Kato Samuel compounded Bunyaruguru’s misery before halftime, sending Kitara into the break with a commanding 3-0 advantage. The visitors struggled to find a response against Kitara’s resolute defense throughout the match.
The second half saw no relenting from the hosts. Towering center back Benjamin Nyakoojo powered in the fourth goal with less than twenty five minutes remaining. Forwards George Senkaaba and Kabon Living then put the exclamation mark on a resounding victory, adding the fifth and sixth goals respectively to complete the rout under coach Wasswa Bbosa.
This emphatic win sees Kitara join Happy Boys Kagaba, NEC, and KCCA in the last eight of the competition. The eventual winner of the Stanbic Uganda Cup will earn the right to represent Uganda in the 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup