RESULTS:
Bujumbura United 0(1) Vipers 0(4)
Busei FC 3(5) Jinja North 3(6)
FIXTURES
Wednesday, February 1
Apuutun FC v Police FC (2pm)
Kireka United v SC Villa (4pm)
Vipers SC survived a late scare on Tuesday, January 31 after beating Kitara regional side Bujumbura United FC 4-1 on penalties to reach the round-of-32 of the Stanbic Bank Uganda Cup tournament.
After a goalless draw in normal time at Kibajwa in Hoima, the game went into post-match penalties which Vipers won 4-1, with Bright Anukani, Disan Galiwango, Ahmed Desire Tety and Ashraf Mandela converting for the Venoms.
In the other game played on Tuesday, FUFA Big League side Jinja North United FC also needed penalties to eject Eastern Region side Busei FC 6-5 following a 3-3 draw in normal time at Ssaza grounds in Iganga.
Vipers and Jinja North join BUL FC, Kitara FC, Ndejje University FC, Admin FC, Junior Eagles FC, Pajule Lions FC, and Blue Stars FC in the Round of 32.
Action continues on Wednesday, February 1 with two games; SC Villa will visit Kireka United FC while Police FC will be away to Apuutun FC in the round-of-64.