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Uganda top tier sides SC Villa, BUL to clash at round of 32 of Stanbic Uganda Cup, 52 Edition, according to the draws conducted at FUFA House, Mengo in Kampala on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
The draws were conducted by the former Uganda Cranes international Phillip Obwiny conducted the draw alongside Hajjati Aisha Nalule, the FUFA Competitions director.
There are five clashes that pit the top-flight clubs together at this stage.
Nine-time Uganda Cup winners Sports Club Villa shall host past winner BUL at the FUFA Kadiba stadium.
KCCA who has won the cup 10 times will be hosting Mbarara City at the MTN Omondi stadium, Lugogo.
Police will take on Lugazi at the Kira road playground and army side UPDF will be up against NEC at the Bombo Military grounds.
Meanwhile, Kitara (2023-24 champions) face on-fire Entebbe UPPC in Hoima.
URA face Blacks Power at Hamz stadium, Ntugasaze hosts Express in Kampala at Kiira road playground.
In the other contests, Onduparaka will host non-league side Football Classroom, Iganga United shall face Melody Star, Kigezi Home Boyz at home with Happy Boyz and Six O’clock will play Kataka.
Tapo will play Mutolere, Bunyaruguru takes on Amus College as Red Devo shall play Kaaro Karungi.
Cup holders Vipers will square up against third division side Pajule Lions at the St Mary’s stadium, Kitende.
The round of 32 matches will be played between 21st to 28th February 2026.
Stanbic Bank Uganda is the headline sponsor of this knock out tournament.
The winner of the Stanbic Uganda Cup earns a direct ticket to represent the country at the CAF Confederation Cup.
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