David GOMBE

Andrew Otim scored the all essential objective as nine-time Stanbic Uganda Cup champions SC Villa edged this yr’s event shock bundle Glad Boys Kagaba on Easter Monday.

The Jogoos broke Kagaba’s resilience within the 72nd minute when Otim tapped dwelling the one objective of the competition at Kassanda.

Earlier than Monday’s defeat, Kagaba had charmed the soccer fraternity with an unlikely streak of wins throughout their Uganda Cup marketing campaign .

SC Villa return to the semifinals of the competitors for the primary time for the reason that 2017/18 season after they had been eradicated by Vipers SC 1-0 within the two legged semifinal.

SC Villa be a part of holders Vipers SC, URA FC and Kitara FC within the semifinals of the competitors.

Vipers eradicated NEC FC 4-3 on penalties after a goalless attract regular and extra-time whereas URA FC dramatically ended KCCA FC’s hopes of silverware with 4-2 on penalties after a 2-all draw.

2024 Stanbic Uganda Cup winners Kitara FC ejected Categorical FC 3-0 to achieve the semifinal of the competitors for the a 3rd consecutive yr.