Stanbic Uganda Cup Quarterfinal
Friday, 3pm
NEC v Vipers
Tomorrow
URA v KCCA
Sunday
Kitara v Express
Monday
Happy Boys v SC Villa
The spotlight shifts to Lugogo this afternoon where NEC FC aim to shake up the domestic order when they host table-toppers Vipers SC in a decisive Uganda Cup quarterfinal.
While Vipers have looked untouchable in the league, building a healthy lead at the summit and stretching their unbeaten run deep into the season, knockout football presents a far less predictable script. The Venoms may have one hand on the league crown, but their Cup ambitions now face a serious reality check.
NEC, on the other hand, arrive with momentum and belief. Their recent form has transformed them into one of the toughest sides to break down, and their previous league meetings with Vipers—both ending level—underline just how competitive this matchup has become.
Coach Badru Kaddu’s side has steadily evolved into a well-balanced unit, blending experience with structure. Key reinforcements brought in during the campaign have strengthened their spine, turning them into legitimate contenders rather than outsiders.
With their league push losing ground, NEC are expected to go all-in on the Cup, viewing it as their clearest path to silverware. Backed by the home crowd and riding an impressive unbeaten streak, they will see this as a perfect chance to topple the defending champions.
Elsewhere, the quarterfinal action continues with KCCA FC locking horns with URA FC at Nakivubo, while Kitara FC host Express FC in Hoima in another high-stakes encounter. SC Villa will round off the last-eight fixtures with a trip to face Happy Boys in Kasanda.
