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 document and head into the knockout conflict in glorious type, having received their final six matches in all competitions. Ahead Ivan Ahimbisibwe would be the man to observe after scoring seven targets in his final eight appearances.
Captain Fillbert Obenchan, who netted the winner in opposition to Mbarara Metropolis FC within the earlier spherical, is anticipated to guide the defence as KCCA purpose to take care of their momentum.
Guests Onduparaka, at present competing within the FUFA Massive League, arrive as underdogs however with a popularity for upsetting greater sides. Attackers Jimmy Pirio and Jonathan Mungufeni will likely be relied upon to ship the targets.
The Caterpillars might 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 aspect in opposition to complacency.
“In a knockout competitors, there aren’t any second probabilities. We now have 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 scientific and disciplined.”
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