KCCA FC host Onduparaka FC throughout the Spherical of 16 of the Stanbic Uganda Cup at Lugogo, with the hosts coming into the tie as favourites.
The Kasasiro Boys boast a sturdy residence report and head into the knockout battle in wonderful type, having gained their closing six matches in all competitions. Forward Ivan Ahimbisibwe can be the person to have a look at after scoring seven targets in his closing eight appearances.
Captain Fillbert Obenchan, who netted the winner in direction of Mbarara Metropolis FC throughout the earlier spherical, is anticipated to steer the defence as KCCA objective to maintain up their momentum.
Friends Onduparaka, at current competing throughout the FUFA Enormous League, arrive as underdogs nonetheless with a reputation for upsetting larger sides. Attackers Jimmy Pirio and Jonathan Mungufeni may be relied upon to ship the targets.
The Caterpillars may also draw inspiration from their dramatic 2–2 draw with KCCA in Might 2023. On this knockout tie, a stalemate after 90 minutes will lead straight to a penalty shootout—an house the place Onduparaka have already succeeded this season after eliminating Soccer Classroom FC.
KCCA co-head coach Jackson Magera has cautioned his aspect in direction of complacency.
“In a knockout opponents, there aren’t any second possibilities. We’ve been engaged on the group’s focus because of one lapse can end our journey. The hunger throughout the squad is deep, and the lads know that if we’re to progress on this opponents, we ought to be medical and disciplined.”
