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50th Stanbic Uganda Cup: Round of 16 dates, venues confirmed

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Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) competitions department confirmed the dates and venues for the fixtures in the upcoming round of 16.

The games will be played between March 2nd and 7th 2024 at different venues within the country.

On Saturday, March 2nd 2024, Pajule Lions host Young Simba at the Pajule Primary school playground in Pader district.

On the following day (3rd March 2024); there will be two matches; with all the four clubs involving StarTimes Uganda Premier League entities (BUL, Express, Sports Club Villa and the current log leaders Kitara).

At the FUFA Technical center (Njeru); 2022 tournament winners, BUL FC will play-host to 7-time winners Express FC.

While in Masindi, the on form Kitara FC takes on Sports Club Villa Ssalongo at the Masindi stadium.

Monday, March 4th2024 has two games will be played as well. The much anticipated battle of Authorities will take center stage as Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) FC, the tax collectors Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) FC, the garbage and cleaners; at the Mehta Stadium in Lugazi .

Soltilo Bright Stars will square up against betPawa FUFA Big League table leaders Police at the Kavumba Recreational stadium.

This is an all Kavumba duel as both clubs host their home duels at the facility.

“It is winner takes it all affair. We shall give 100 percent in this match” Simon Peter Mugerwa, head coach of Police tol Media.

On Tuesday, 5th March 2024, Busoga United lock horns against NEC at Kakindu Stadium in Jinja city.

Cup holders Vipers will entertain Iganga Young on Wednesday, 6th March 2024 at the St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende.

The round of 16 stage shall be completed on Thursday, 7th March 2024 between Doves and Pakwach Young Stars at the Katushabe playground in Masindi.

The eight winners will book their berths in the quarter finals whose draws will be held later on.

The Stanbic Uganda Cup winner secures a slot to represent Uganda at the CAF Confederation Cup.

This tournament has been played since 1971 and has a very rich history to tell home.

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