Forwards George Ssenkaaba and Denis Omedi were on target for the Royals at the Masindi Municipal Stadium to eliminate the Soldier Boys.
Kitara FC managed a relatively comfortable 2-0 victory over Gaddafi FC to make it to the Round of 16 of the Stanbic Uganda Cup.
Forwards George Ssenkaaba and Denis Omedi were on target for the Royals at the Masindi Municipal Stadium to eliminate the Soldier Boys.
Ssenkaaba broke the deadlock earlier on in the 14th minute with a calmly taken strike to give Kitara hope for progress.
Later in the 66th minute, Omedi doubled the lead through a brilliantly struck free-kick to seal a spot for Kitara in the Round of 16.
11:24 - 16.02.2024
Pepsi University Football League: Makerere beat UCU at the 'Tear Gas Arena'
Makerere is in the search of a first University Football League trophy in 12 years, with their last coming in 2012.
The score didn't quite represent the hosts' dominance as the likes of Frank 'Zaga' Tumwesigye, Brian Aheebwa, and Ssenkaaba missed other huge opportunities.
On the other hand, Gaddafi's biggest chances came from Baker Buyala and David Bagoole, but goalkeeper Jamil Kiyimba denied the former, while the latter missed the target by inches.
09:04 - 16.02.2024
Parliament intervenes in Arua Hill's Stadium construction, asks for rescue
It should be noted that once completed, the Arua Hill Stadium Park will cater for multiple sports disciplines, including football, volleyball, netball, basketball, badminton, and tennis.
In the Last 16, Kitara joins Vipers SC, Young Simba FC and Police FC, who progressed on Thursday.