David GOMBE
KCCA FC will lock horns with Onduparaka FC in the Stanbic Uganda Cup round of 16 encounter under the lights of Lugogo on Tuesday.
The joint record holders have won six consecutive games across all competitions and will be seeking to secure a quarterfinal slot.
Filbert Obenchan sole goal saw KCCA FC eliminate Mbarara City 1-0 in the previous round at Lugogo.
The ten-time competition champions also overcame St George Masindi 2-0 in the round of 64 stage.
The Caterpillars needed a shootout win to eject non-league side Football classroom in round of 32. They also eliminated Kibale City 3-1 during the round of 64 contest.
Onduparaka are 2016 Uganda Cup runners up and have previously met with KCCA 13 times. The Arua based side has won once against KCCA who have managed nine wins and three draws.
KCCA will rely on in form striker Ivan Ahimbisibwe and Saidi Mayanja while Onduparaka’s key men, Jimmy Pirio and Jonathan Mungufeni.
KCCA FC
Round of 64 – St George Masindi 0-2 KCCA FC
Round of 32 – KCCA FC 1-0 Mbarara City FC
Onduparaka FC
Round of 64 – Kabale City FC 1-3 Onduparaka FC
Round of 32 – Onduparaka FC 0-0 Football Classroom (Ondu won 5-4 on penalties)
Meanwhile, if the scores remain tied at the end of normal time, kicks from the spot will decide the teams that progress to the quarterfinals. (No extra time).
