The 52nd edition of the Stanbic Uganda Cup officially kicked off on Thursday 5th February 2026, with eight round of 64 matches played across the country as several league sides booked passage into the next round.
Mbarara City FC edged Busia Youngstars FC 2–1 at Busia Integrated Primary School Ground to open their campaign on a positive note, while Vipers SC required a narrow 1–0 victory over Northern Gateway in Lira to advance.
At Masindi Stadium, KCCA FC showed their pedigree with a composed 2–0 win against St George Masindi FC, as BUL FC recorded the biggest margin of the day following a commanding 7–0 away victory over Agape United FC Kotido.
Tapoh FC registered a hard-fought 1–0 triumph against Buhimba United Saints at Kapir Primary School Ground in Ngora, while Six o’clock FC also progressed after a 1–0 success over Mbale Heroes FC in Bushenyi.
Express FC needed penalties to overcome Pakwach YoungStars FC after a 1–1 draw in regulation time at St Mary Bar Omach, eventually prevailing 7–6 in the shootout. UPDF FC secured a 2–1 away victory over Nsambya SC at St Peters SS Nsambya to complete Thursday’s programme.
The Stanbic Uganda Cup, organised under FUFA, continues to underline its reputation as a true national competition, offering community clubs the rare opportunity to host and compete against established league sides while bringing competitive football closer to fans across Uganda.
Thursday results
Busia Youngstars FC 1–2 Mbarara City FC
Northern Gateway 0–1 Vipers SC
St George Masindi FC 0–2 KCCA FC
Tapoh FC 1–0 Buhimba United Saints
Pakwach YoungStars FC 1–1 Express FC (Express FC won 7–6 on penalties)
Nsambya SC 1–2 UPDF FC
Agape United FC Kotido 0–7 BUL FC
Six o’clock FC 1–0 Mbale Heroes FC
Action continues on Friday 6th February 2026, with kick-off set for 3.00pm at all venues as another eight fixtures take centre stage.
Friday round of 64 fixtures
Ombachi Pride FC vs Entebbe UPPC FC (St Charles Lwanga, Koboko)
Obule Earth Quake FC vs Kitara FC (Soroti Play Ground)
Kisugu United FC vs Lugazi FC (Kiwuliza Play Ground)
Pallisa Hospital FC vs SC Villa (Pallisa Hospital Ground)
Mabira Town Council FC vs NEC FC (Nyakasanga Ground, Kasese)
Mairye United FC vs Police FC (Mairye, Luweero)
Patongo United FC vs URA FC (Gang Kal Ground, Agago)
Paidha United FC vs Maroons FC (Bar Okoro Stadium)
