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David GOMBE

Kitara FC received the 2026 Stanbic Uganda Cup with a 2-1 win over 9 time champions SC Villa within the ultimate that was held on Saturday at FUFA Technical Centre.

The Stanbic Uganda Cup ultimate exploded into SC Villa life when Patrick Henry Kaddu scored into his personal web within the twelfth minute.

However the lead shortlived when Diego Misi Ssemugera additionally struck into his personal web for Kitara’s equalizer a couple of minutes later.

Jimmy Kalema surprised the Jogoos into silence two minutes into the second half when fired previous David Lukwago who had stored Villa into the sport for his first rate saves within the first half.

Kitara prevailed to their second Uganda Cup title having received it in 2024 after they beat NEC FC within the ultimate that was held at Muteesa II stadium in Wankulukuku.

For Villa the lengthy wait continues, with their earlier triumph coming in 2015 following their win over joint document holders KCCA FC.

Kitara will now have the honour of representing Uganda on the CAF Confederation Cup subsequent season whereas league winners Vipers are to function within the CAF Champions League.