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David GOMBE
The 2026 Ankole Cup has reached the knockout stage following the climax of the group stage of the opponents that started in June.
The Ankole Cup is an inter-district match that brings collectively the entire 13 districts that make up Ankole space.
On the quarterfinal stage, Buhweju District will deal with Kiruhura, Mbarara Metropolis will lock horns with Bushenyi whereas Ibanda might have a gathering with Rubirizi. Ntugamo will tussle with Rwampara.
They will be carried out on residence and away basis starting with this Saturday and Sunday.
Whereas addressing the media at Kati Kati Restuarant on Thursday, Osborn Mushabe, the chairperson Ankole Cup Media and Mobilisation thanks the followers and sponsors who’ve carried out an infinite perform within the course of the occasion of the opponents.
“We thank our costly followers, sponsors and media fraternity for the assistance rendered to this match. We’re eternally grateful and we nonetheless title upon all of you to proceed supporting the Ankole Cup. To the followers even when your workers is eradicated please come and be half.”
Hon. Francis Mwijukye revealed that in response to the foundations there gained’t be away goals pointers on the knockout stage
“As we head into the knockout stage, it’s worthy to note that the away goals pointers was eradicated and which means if teams are stage on combination, the winner will probably be selected penalties.” He mentioned
Within the meantime, the Uganda Vocational and Technical Analysis Board (UVTAB) is the most recent sponsor added to Ankole Cup. They will cater for match officers and man of the match accolades.
After the quarterfinal stage, the semifinals will probably be scheduled for Sunday ,2nd August to ninth with the last word slated for sixteenth of the equivalent month at Kabwohe stadium.
QUARTER FINALS
Sunday, nineteenth July 2026
Mbarara Metropolis Vs Bushenyi, Kakyeeka Stadium
Buhweju Vs Kiruhura, Nsiika Playground
Ntungamo Vs Rwampara, Kyamate Playground
Ibanda Vs Rubirizi, St. George’s PTC
