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 variety, having gained their remaining six matches in all competitions. Forward Ivan Ahimbisibwe could be the person to have a look at after scoring seven targets in his remaining eight appearances.
Captain Fillbert Obenchan, who netted the winner in the direction of Mbarara Metropolis FC throughout the earlier spherical, is anticipated to steer the defence as KCCA goal to maintain up their momentum.
Visitors Onduparaka, at current competing throughout the FUFA Enormous League, arrive as underdogs nevertheless with a reputation for upsetting better 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 area the place Onduparaka have already succeeded this season after eliminating Soccer Classroom FC.
KCCA co-head coach Jackson Magera has cautioned his side in the 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 needs to be medical and disciplined.”
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