KCCA stormed into the quarterfinals of the 51st Stanbic Uganda Cup with a dominant 4-0 victory over Kitara Regional League side Rwenzori Lions at the MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo, on Tuesday night.
A brace from left-back James Mubezi, along with goals from Sadat Anaku and Etienne Katenga, sealed an emphatic win for the 10-time cup winners in their first-ever Uganda Cup match played under floodlights.
The Kasasiro Boys wasted no time asserting their authority, breaking the deadlock in the 9th minute when Mubezi reacted quickest to tap in a well-delivered corner from Usama Arafat.
Despite struggling to contain KCCA’s relentless pressure, Rwenzori Lions had their goalkeeper, Masereka, to thank for a brilliant save in the 18th minute, denying Sharifu Ssengendo’s long-range effort.
KCCA had several chances to extend their lead before the break, but Anaku, who was lively throughout, missed a golden opportunity with only the keeper to beat. Rwenzori Lions’ best moment came in the 30th minute when they nearly found an equalizer, but KCCA captain Filbert Obenchan made a crucial goal-line clearance.
After the restart, KCCA picked up right where they left off. Just two minutes into the second half, Mubezi turned provider, setting up Anaku for a composed finish to double the lead.
Coach Jackson Mayanja then introduced Derrick Nsibambi and Etienne Katenga for Anaku and Arafat, adding fresh energy to the attack. Mubezi completed his brace in the 68th minute, pouncing on a defensive lapse to make it 3-0.
With the game all but sealed, Katenga added the final touch in stoppage time, calmly slotting home KCCA’s fourth goal to cap off a commanding performance.
Despite the dominant display, the margin could have been even greater, with Anaku missing another one-on-one chance and Ssengendo forcing another save from Masereka.
The win sees KCCA join SC Villa, BUL, Police, and Kitara in the quarterfinals as they continue their quest for an 11th Uganda Cup title. Having last lifted the trophy in 2018, the Kasasiro Boys see this competition as a crucial path back to continental football, with the winners earning a CAF Confederation Cup spot.
After the international break, KCCA will shift focus to the Uganda Premier League, where they take on Soltilo Bright Stars on March 28
