Round of 32 Results
Simba FC 0-1 SC Villa
Rwenzori Lions FC (4) 0-0 (3) Buhimba Saints
The Jogoos managed to scramble past the hosts trained by former Wakiso Giants and Express FC manager, Alex Gitta.
SC Villa playing away from home pipped Buganda regional representatives Simba FC 1-0 to progress to the round of 16 in the Stanbic Uganda Cup.
A closely contested affair, the blues at long last emerged supreme, knocking out a side that had eliminated Mbale Heroes in the previous round.
A goalless draw at halftime, the visitors at Namulonge ground in Gayaza got the job done on return for the final stanza.
Aslam Semakula netted the decisive goal for the former champions in the 50th minute after a beautiful delivery by defender Frank Mulimi in the penalty box from the right wing.
In Kasese, Buhimba United Saints who eliminated popular entity Football Classroom were put to sword by Rwenzori Lions FC.
The regional side edged the visitors 4-3 on penalties after a barren stalemate in regulation time, becoming the second FUFA Big League club to be eradicated by Rwenzori Lions at Rusese Airlines playground.
The ultimate winner at the end of the prestigious tournament earns the slot to represent Uganda at the CAF InterClub competition, CAF Confederation Cup.
