URA dump Lweza out of Uganda Cup

RESULTS

Uganda Cup

URA 1 Lweza 0

FUFA Junior U-17 League

Hattrick Group

Lweza 1 Bright Stars 0

URA FC got back to winning ways after eliminating fellow topflight side Lweza 1-0 in the round of 64 of the Uganda Cup on Sunday at Mehta stadium in Lugazi.

This was their first victory since returning from Zanzibar after being ejected from the Mapinduzi Cup two weeks ago.

The Lugazi side lost to Taifa ya Jang'ombe of Zanzibar 1-0 in the last game of the group stages to all but end their journey from a tournament had previously won in 2016.

On the domestic scene, Nigerian Emmanuel Ibe was on target as URA progressed the next round of the Uganda Cup.

Winners of the Uganda Cup represent the country at the CAF Confederation Cup. Vipers are the holders and this year's final will be hosted in Arua.

Meanwhile, George Lubowa scored the only goal as  Lweza Orange Brigade defeated Bright Stars 1-0 in the FUFA Junior U-17 League.​