Holders BUL FC start their Stanbic Uganda Cup defense against lower division Sparks SC following the round-of-64 draw conducted on Tuesday, January 24.
Former winners Express FC, KCCA FC, SC Villa, Vipers SC and Mbale Heroes also drew lower division opponents. Express FC will play against Kajjansi United; KCCA FC play KJT FC while SC Villa take on Kireka United.
Vipers, the StarTimes Uganda Premier League defending champions, will launch their chase for a dream double against Bujumbura FC in the Uganda Cup tie. Mbale Heroes will be at home against Araka FC.
On paper, the former cup winners look to have earned easy draws but this knockout competition is devoid of shocks.
The round-of-64 games will be played between January 27 and February 3 at different venues around the country.
THE FULL ROUND-OF-64 DRAW:
Sparks SC v BUL FC
Bujumbura FC v Vipers SC
Kireka United FC v SC Villa
KJT FC v KCCA FC
Kajansi United FC v Express FC
Mbale Heroes FC v Araka FC
Pajule Lions FC v NEC
Blue Star FC v Luweero United FC
Fort Portal Boda Boda FC v Wakiso Giants FC
Apuutun FC v Police FC
Kiyinda Boys FC v Gaddafi FC
Kigezi Homeboyz FC v Booma FC
Ntinda United FC v Ndejje University FC
SC Tawai v Mbarara City FC
Budondo United FC v Calvary FC
Busei FC v Jinja North United FC
Junior Eagles FC v Soroti FC
Bushenyi Veterans FC v UPDF FC
Bukedea Central FC v Blacks Power FC
Paidha Black Angels SC v Kyetume FC
Simba FC v Adjumani Town Council FC
JLOS FC v Busoga United FC
Gorilla Highlands SC v Kataka FC
Kisugu United FC v Maroons FC
Free Stars FC v Kitara FC
Admin FC v Northern Gateway SC
Water FC v Lugazi FC
Uganda Pentecostal University v URA FC
Nakapelimen FC v Soltilo bright Stars FC
Packwach Youngstars SC v Onduparaka FC
Bunyaruguru United FC v Kaaro Karungi FC
Elite FC v Arua Hill SC
