51st Stanbic Uganda Cup (1st Semi-final legs):
- KCCA 3-0 Kataka
- Vipers 1-0 Kitara
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Football Club recorded a comprehensive 3-0 victory over second tier Kataka during the first leg of the semi finals in the 51st Stanbic Uganda Cup at the MTN Omondi stadium, Lugogo on Sunday night.
A well taken brace by Emmanuel Anyama and another strike from substitute Ashraf Mugume spurred KCCA to victory with the return leg coming up in ten day’s time away in Mbale city.
Anyama broke the Kataka resilience in the second minute of added time as the first half climaxed with a clinical finish past goalkeeper Chris Ronald Nsubuga.
He then combined with Arafat Usama who set with a clever back heel for the second goal, four minutes into the second half.
Kataka goalkeeper Chris Ronald Nsubuga tipped over a distant shot from Usama Arafat towards the hour mark.
Moments later, there were two yellow card to Saul Bukoma (Kataka) and Shafik Nana Kwikirizza (KCCA).
Brazilian born player Gabriel Joao Esteves replaced Kwikirizza in the 62nd minute and at the same time, Kataka rested forward Ali Sentamu for Markus Christian Aka.
Mugume had a cross from the right well picked out by goalkeeper Nsubuga in the 65th minute.
With eight minutes left on the clock, Gabriel sets up Ashraf Mugume to slot the ball home from close range.
Mugume, a second half substitute capped the icing on the already baked cake with a simple finish inside the goal area, thanks to a well set up ball from the left by another subsistute Gabriel Joao.
Almost immediately, Usama missed a free header to make it four after a decent cross from the left by Mubezi.
In the 85th minute, Kataka introduced Brian Luwemba for Saul Bukoma before the hosts called for a double change.
Forward Sadat Happy Anaku came on for Arafat Usama and defender Sammy Ssebadukka was a replacement for Gavin Kizito Mugweri.
As the minutes trickled down, Kataka was forced to execute a change when Isaac Owinyi was stretchered out for Richard Lempani.
By this time, Kataka was only deploying the damage control mechanism to avoid an embarrassing scoreline at the Lugogo fortress.
The return leg will happen on 15th May 2025 at the Mbale City stadium, home of Kataka.
Meanwhile, the other semi-final opening leg witnessed Vipers edge Kitara 1-0 at the St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende on Saturday.
The final will be played at the newly constructed Kadiba stadium on a date yet to be confirmed by FUFA.
Team Line Ups:
KCCA XI: Mutwalibi Mugolofa (G.K), Gavin Kizito Mugweri, James Mubezi, Fillbert Obenchan (Captain), Peter Magambo, Brian Ijara, Joel Sserunjogi, Saidi Mayanja, Arafat Usama Kiza, Emmanuel Anyama, Shafik Nana Kwikiriza
Subs: Anthony Emojong Okimaru (G.K), Musitafa Mujuzi, Hassan Muhamud, Sharifu Ssengendo, Steven Munguchi, Joao Gabriel Esteves, Bright Anukani, Sadat Happy Anaku Ada, Ashraf Mugume, Umar Lutalo, Sammy Raynald Ssebaduka
Team officials:
- Interim Head coach: Jackson Kaddu Magera
- Assistant coaches: Felix Ayobo and Saka Mpiima
- Goalkeeper coaches: Moses Oloya and Yasin Mugabi
- Physiotherapists: Emmanuel Tusuubira and Ivan Ssewanyana
Kataka XI: Chris Ronald Nsubuga (G.K), Isaac Owinyi, Imulla Okello, Saul Bukoma, Isaac Balyejusa, Abdurahuman Maloba, Muhammed Biafulo (Captain), Ali Sentamu, Michael Olinga, Junior James Wanendeya, Usama Khayemba
Subs: Brian Luwemba, Ali Mugaya, Richard Lempani, Solomon Okello, Markus Christian Aka
Team Officials:
- Head coach: Godfrey Awachango Toldo
- Assistant coaches: Martin Wanyeheya, Azizi Nambobi and Jovan Magino
- Physiotherapist: Jacobo Namaisi
Match officials:
- Referee: George Olemu
- 1st Assistant referee: Hakim Mulindwa
- 2nd Assistant referee: Ashiraf Magoola
- Fourth official: Daniel Moses Uhuru Outeke
- Match commissioner: Hassan Kavuma
- Referee assessor: Rosebell Ram Rwamuyamba
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