STANBIC UGANDA CUP: VIPERS SC vs KITARA PREVIEW
15 -May- 2026
Stanbic Uganda Cup:
Semi final (second leg)
Vipers SC vs Kitara FC
7pm
Kitende
The stage is set for a thrilling showdown this Friday night, as Kitara FC Royals travel to the St. Mary’s Stadium in Kitende to face Vipers SC in the decisive second leg of the Stanbic Uganda Cup semi final.
With the first leg in Hoima ending in a goalless stalemate, this return fixture is a pure winner takes all battle, with a place in the final against either SC Villa or URA FC as the ultimate prize.
The Royals head into this clash with their focus completely reset. After a challenging run of form in the league, all energy and ambition are now channeled into the Uganda Cup their brightest and final chance for silverware this season.
Coach Wasswa Bbosa has rallied his charges, stating: “We have not been at our best recently in the league, but our focus is now fully on the Stanbic Uganda Cup. It will not be an easy game at their fortress, but we are boosted by the return of our first choice goalkeeper and are ready to give our absolute best. Our target is clear, to reach the final and win it.”
This trip to Kitende carries the weight of recent history. It was at this very venue and stage in 2025 that the Royals suffered a narrow 1-0 loss, a memory that still fuels the desire for redemption today. The rules of the tie add another layer of intrigue; a win for either side seals their progress, a goalless draw leads to penalties, but any scoring draw would see Kitara FC advance on the away goals rule.
The Royals know what it takes to win this competition, having lifted the trophy in 2024 thanks to Solomon Okwalinga’s famous goal at Wankulukuku.