David GOMBE
The 52nd edition of the Stanbic Uganda Cup one has been well underway since the end of last year when the qualifying rounds began.
But the tournament kicks into high gear this Thursday with the round of 64, when seven Uganda Premier League teams enter the fray.
Holders Vipers SC will kickoff their title defense away to Northern Gateway FC a side that features in the Northern Regional League.
It should be noted that Vipers SC defeated KCCA FC 2-0 at FUFA Stadium, Kadiba to win their fourth Uganda Cup.
KCCA FC last year’s runners up make a trip to Masindi to battle St.George Masindi who play in the Kitara Regional league.
Joint record competition winners Express who have ten trophies as KCCA FC are away to Pakwach Youngsters.
Buhimba United Saints are the other UPL side in action today and will be away to Tapoh FC in Ngora while Busia Young FC entertains Mbarara City in Busia.
2022 Stanbic Uganda Cup winners BUL FC are to make a trip to Kotido to face off with Agape United Kotido while UPDF FC who had coaching changes will have a short trip to Makindye where they will face Nsambya SC in the other game on Thursday.
Here’s what you need to know about the FA Cup and some important matches to keep your eyes on in the round of 64.
The 32 matches that make up the third round are all single elimination and not two-legged, home-and-away affairs.
If a game is tied after 90 minutes of regulation time, it’ll go to penalty kicks to determine the winner.
Stanbic Uganda Cup Round of 64 Fixtures
Thursday February 5, 2026 Time: 3pm
*Agape United Kotido vs BUL – Kotido
*Nsambya SC vs UPDF – Makindye
*Pakwach Youngsters vs Express FC – Pakwach
*Tapoh FC vs Buhimba United Saints – Ngora
*St. George Masindi vs KCCA – Masindi
*Northern Gateway FC vs Vipers SC – Lira
*Busia Young FC vs Mbarara City – Busia
Friday February 6, 2026 Time: 3pm
*Paidha United vs Maroons – Zombo
*Patongo United vs URA – Agago
*Mairye United vs Police – Luwero
*Mabira Town Council vs NEC – Kasese
*Pallisa Hospital FC vs SC Villa – Pallisa
*Kisugu United vs Lugazi – Makindye
*Obule Earthquake vs Kitara – Soroti
*Ombachi Pride vs Entebbe UPPC – Koboko
Monday February 9, 2026 Time 3pm
*Football Classroom vs Calvary – Kampala