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David GOMBE
Kitara FC will contest for the 2026 Stanbic Uganda Cup final after ejecting holders Vipers SC on Friday at St. Mary’s Stadium in Kitende.
The Royals stormed the final on away goals rule following a 1-1 draw in Kitende.
Gadafi Wahab’s first half strike sent the Wasswa Bbosa coached side into their second final in three years.
Abdul Karim Watambala restored parity for the Venoms from a controversial penalty that was awarded by referee George Olemu early in the second half.
The two sides played out to a goalless draw in the first leg meeting at Butema.
Vipers were forced into a change when Congolese striker Beyuku Munsi was forced off through injury.
Wahab gave the visitors the lead with left footed strike in the 28th minute to send the travelling faithfuls into delight.
Three minutes into the second half, Olemu gave the Venoms a penalty but replays showed defender Isa Lumu did not commit a foul on Yunus Sentamu.
Watambala was entrusted with the responsibility and calmly levelled matters.
Vipers stays unbeaten on the pitch this term but their dream of another Cup double ends and will turn focus on the Uganda Premier League with a win in their final two games securing another title.
Kitara winners in 2024 will face the winner between SC Villa and URA FC in the final. Villa carries a 2-0 first leg advantage.
