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David GOMBE
Kitara FC acquired the 2026 Stanbic Uganda Cup with a 2-1 win over 9 time champions SC Villa throughout the final that was held on Saturday at FUFA Technical Centre.
The Stanbic Uganda Cup final exploded into SC Villa life when Patrick Henry Kaddu scored into his private net throughout the twelfth minute.
Nevertheless the lead shortlived when Diego Misi Ssemugera moreover struck into his private net for Kitara’s equalizer a few minutes later.
Jimmy Kalema stunned the Jogoos into silence two minutes into the second half when fired earlier David Lukwago who had saved Villa into the game for his first fee saves throughout the first half.
Kitara prevailed to their second Uganda Cup title having acquired it in 2024 after they beat NEC FC throughout the final that was held at Muteesa II stadium in Wankulukuku.
For Villa the prolonged wait continues, with their earlier triumph coming in 2015 following their win over joint doc holders KCCA FC.
Kitara will now have the honour of representing Uganda on the CAF Confederation Cup subsequent season whereas league winners Vipers are to perform throughout the CAF Champions League.
