KCCA FC host Onduparaka FC within 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 robust residence report and head into the knockout conflict in glorious kind, having gained their final six matches in all competitions. Ahead Ivan Ahimbisibwe would be the man to look at after scoring seven objectives in his final eight appearances.
Captain Fillbert Obenchan, who netted the winner towards Mbarara Metropolis FC within the earlier spherical, is anticipated to steer the defence as KCCA purpose to keep up their momentum.
Guests Onduparaka, at present competing within the FUFA Huge League, arrive as underdogs however with a repute for upsetting greater sides. Attackers Jimmy Pirio and Jonathan Mungufeni might be relied upon to ship the objectives.
The Caterpillars may additionally draw inspiration from their dramatic 2–2 draw with KCCA in Could 2023. On this knockout tie, a stalemate after 90 minutes will lead straight to a penalty shootout—an space the place Onduparaka have already succeeded this season after eliminating Soccer Classroom FC.
KCCA co-head coach Jackson Magera has cautioned his facet towards complacency.
“In a knockout competitors, there aren’t any second probabilities. We’ve been engaged on the group’s focus as a result of one lapse can finish our journey. The starvation within the squad is deep, and the lads know that if we’re to progress on this competitors, we should be medical and disciplined.”