Vipers, KCCA March into Uganda Cup Final at New Kadiba Stadium
May 19, 2025 | Kampala – Football giants Vipers SC and KCCA FC are set for a thrilling Uganda Cup 2025 final showdown after securing victories in their respective semifinal ties. The highly anticipated clash will take place on May 31, 2025, at FUFA’s newly constructed Kadiba Stadium in Mengo.
KCCA Eases Past Kataka to Book Final Spot
KCCA FC confirmed their place in the final with a 1–1 draw against Kataka FC in the second leg at Mbale Main Stadium, completing a 4–1 aggregate win.
Brazilian forward Joao Gabriel put KCCA in the lead just after halftime, before Kataka’s Michael Olinga equalized in the 66th minute with a sharp finish following a sequence initiated by goalkeeper Nsubuga and forward Ali Sentamu.
KCCA’s earlier 3–0 victory in the first leg at Phillip Omondi Stadium had already given them a comfortable cushion.
Vipers Edge Kitara in Tight Semifinal Battle
Vipers SC sealed a narrow 1–0 win over Kitara FC in the return leg at Royals Park, Butema, courtesy of a composed finish by AbdulKarim Watambala seconds into the second half.
Watambala converted Abubakali Walusimbi’s precise cutback, adding to Yunus Sentamu’s lone goal from the first leg at St. Mary’s Stadium. The win secured Vipers a 2–0 aggregate victory and a spot in the final.
2025 Final: A Rematch of 2018 Classic
This year’s final is a repeat of the 2018 Uganda Cup final, where KCCA edged Vipers 1–0 in Bukedea District. With both teams in top form and determined to claim silverware, fans can expect an electrifying contest at the state-of-the-art Kadiba Stadium.
