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David GOMBE
Kitara FC will contest for the 2026 Stanbic Uganda Cup ultimate after ejecting holders Vipers SC on Friday at St. Mary’s Stadium in Kitende.
The Royals stormed the ultimate on away targets rule following a 1-1 attract Kitende.
Gadafi Wahab’s first half strike despatched the Wasswa Bbosa coached aspect into their second ultimate in three years.
Abdul Karim Watambala restored parity for the Venoms from a controversial penalty that was awarded by referee George Olemu early within the second half.
The 2 sides performed out to a goalless draw within the first leg assembly at Butema.
Vipers have been pressured right into a change when Congolese striker Beyuku Munsi was pressured off by means of damage.
Wahab gave the guests the lead with left footed strike within the twenty eighth minute to ship the travelling faithfuls into delight.
Three minutes into the second half, Olemu gave the Venoms a penalty however replays confirmed defender Isa Lumu didn’t commit a foul on Yunus Sentamu.
Watambala was entrusted with the accountability and calmly levelled issues.
Vipers stays unbeaten on the pitch this time period however their dream of one other Cup double ends and can flip give attention to the Uganda Premier League with a win of their ultimate two video games securing one other title.
Kitara winners in 2024 will face the winner between SC Villa and URA FC within the ultimate. Villa carries a 2-0 first leg benefit.
