Sadat Anaku’s strike against Express FC in the quarterfinals of #StanbicUgandaCup

The result delivered the Pharaohs’ first-ever knockout stage win in World Cup history and earned them a last-16 meeting with either Argentina or Cape Verde in Atlanta on Tuesday, 7 July.

The final provided the perfect stage for Rines to showcase the qualities that had carried them throughout the competition.

The Bulange Group has delivered an early reality check for defending champions Buwekula, who are yet to register a win after two matches. For a team that lifted the title in the previous campaign, this slow start has created an unfamiliar sense of urgency.

Muhamud’s extension, new arrivals like Ngonde, and a reshaped technical setup under Ssenyondo, KCCA FC are clearly laying foundations for a more stable, competitive, and results-driven future.

Uganda’s challenge in the tournament will be led by reigning Uganda Premier League champions Vipers SC, a side that has steadily grown into one of the country’s most consistent performers on the domestic and regional scene.