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David GOMBE
The 2026 Ankole Cup has reached the knockout stage following the climax of the group stage of the competitors that began in June.
The Ankole Cup is an inter-district event that brings collectively all of the 13 districts that make up Ankole area.
On the quarterfinal stage, Buhweju District will tackle Kiruhura, Mbarara Metropolis will lock horns with Bushenyi whereas Ibanda may have a gathering with Rubirizi. Ntugamo will tussle with Rwampara.
They are going to be performed on dwelling and away foundation beginning with this Saturday and Sunday.
Whereas addressing the media at Kati Kati Restuarant on Thursday, Osborn Mushabe, the chairperson Ankole Cup Media and Mobilisation thanks the followers and sponsors who’ve performed an enormous function in the direction of the event of the competitors.
“We thank our expensive followers, sponsors and media fraternity for the help rendered to this event. We’re perpetually grateful and we nonetheless name upon all of you to proceed supporting the Ankole Cup. To the followers even when your crew is eradicated please come and be half.”
Hon. Francis Mwijukye revealed that in line with the principles there received’t be away targets guidelines on the knockout stage
“As we head into the knockout stage, it’s worthy to notice that the away targets guidelines was eliminated and this means that if groups are stage on combination, the winner can be decided on penalties.” He acknowledged
In the meantime, the Uganda Vocational and Technical Evaluation Board (UVTAB) is the newest sponsor added to Ankole Cup. They may cater for match officers and man of the match accolades.
After the quarterfinal stage, the semifinals can be scheduled for Sunday ,2nd August to ninth with the ultimate slated for sixteenth of the identical month at Kabwohe stadium.
QUARTER FINALS
Sunday, nineteenth July 2026
Mbarara Metropolis Vs Bushenyi, Kakyeeka Stadium
Buhweju Vs Kiruhura, Nsiika Playground
Ntungamo Vs Rwampara, Kyamate Playground
Ibanda Vs Rubirizi, St. George’s PTC
