Stanbic Uganda Cup Round of 64
Today, 3pm
Patongo v URA
Paliisa v SC Villa
Mabira v NEC
Mairye v Police
Ombachi v UPPC
Obule v Kitara
Kisugu v Lugazi
For URA FC, today’s Uganda Cup trip to Patongo FC is less about reputation and more about survival—both in the competition and in confidence. Away from the glare of the Uganda Premier League, the Tax Collectors head to Kalongo Town Council in Agago District knowing the knockout stage offers no room for excuses.
While Patongo FC will relish the opportunity to host a top-flight side at Gang Kal playgrounds, the pressure firmly rests on URA. The cup has often served as a refuge for struggling giants, and for URA, it represents a rare chance to change the narrative of a season that has drifted dangerously off course.
Head coach Hussein Mbalangu is still searching for traction since taking over in December, with league results refusing to cooperate. The Uganda Cup, however, provides a clean slate—one good performance could restore belief within the squad and buy much-needed breathing space for the technical bench.
URA’s history in the competition suggests they cannot be written off lightly. As three-time winners, the club understands the demands of knockout football, even though memories of last season’s painful penalty shootout exit to Kataka FC remain fresh.
Across the country, several Uganda Premier League sides will also be navigating tricky away fixtures, including SC Villa, NEC, UPPC Entebbe, Kitara and Lugazi. The round of 64 has long been fertile ground for giant-killings, making focus and discipline non-negotiable.
With Vipers SC defending the trophy and a CAF Confederation Cup ticket awaiting the eventual winner, the stakes are high from the very start. For URA, today’s match is more than just progression—it is an opportunity to steady the ship before the storm grows stronger.
