{"id":3724,"date":"2026-02-07T09:15:45","date_gmt":"2026-02-07T06:15:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/?p=3724"},"modified":"2026-02-21T14:29:17","modified_gmt":"2026-02-21T11:29:17","slug":"decisive-seconds-after-restart-as-tumwine-fires-us-into-the-2026-stanbic-uganda-cup-r32","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/index.php\/2026\/02\/07\/decisive-seconds-after-restart-as-tumwine-fires-us-into-the-2026-stanbic-uganda-cup-r32\/","title":{"rendered":"Decisive Seconds After Restart As Tumwine Fires Us Into the 2026 Stanbic Uganda Cup R32"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Match Report<\/h2><p><em>Ombachi Pride FC 0\u20131 Entebbe UPPC FC<br>Stanbic Uganda Cup | Round of 64<br>February 6, 2026 | St Charles Lwanga College, Koboko<\/em><\/p><p>Entebbe UPPC FC sealed progression to the <strong>Stanbic Uganda Cup 2026 Round of 32<\/strong> with a narrow but deserved <strong>1\u20130 victory over Ombachi Pride FC<\/strong> in Koboko, navigating difficult weather conditions and a tactically complex contest.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_96302-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3734\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_96302-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_96302-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_96302-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_96302-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_96302-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_96302-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>Played under <strong>persistent heavy rain<\/strong>, the match began cautiously, with the hosts opting to <strong>sit deep and deny space<\/strong>, clearly setting up to frustrate and punish on the counterattack. The muddy surface further slowed the tempo, limiting rhythm and forcing both sides into a largely tactical first half.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Team News and Starting XI:<\/h2><p>Just 2 changes were made in the team that won at KCCA. Denis Otim making his debut while Kintu Sam stepped up for Isa Bugembe who didn&#8217;t travel with the team due to injury.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"715\" src=\"https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_9689-1024x715.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3728\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_9689-1024x715.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_9689-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_9689-768x537.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_9689-1536x1073.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_9689-2048x1431.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_9689-170x120.jpg 170w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_9689-600x419.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">First Half<\/h2><p>Despite enjoying more of the ball, UPPC found it difficult to break down Ombachi\u2019s compact shape, while remaining alert to sporadic counter threats. At the other end, debutant goalkeeper <strong>Otim Denis<\/strong> remained composed when called upon, dealing confidently with deliveries into the box and ensuring the sides went into the break level.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_9729-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3737\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_9729-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_9729-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_9729-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_9729-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_9729-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_9729-1-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Second Half<\/h2><p>The game turned decisively at the restart following a <strong>double substitution<\/strong>. <strong>Fazil Tumwine replaced Poloto<\/strong>, <strong>Bunjo came on for Kintu<\/strong>, and the changes paid immediate dividends. Just <strong>seconds after the second-half whistle<\/strong>, Tumwine announced his arrival in emphatic fashion, finishing clinically from a <strong>well-weighted assist by Kigozi<\/strong> to hand UPPC the lead.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div  id=\"_ytid_24336\"  width=\"640\" height=\"360\"  data-origwidth=\"640\" data-origheight=\"360\"  data-relstop=\"1\" data-facadesrc=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/daCr_yRJMcA?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;modestbranding=1&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;controls=1&#038;color=red&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;rel=0&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__ epyt-facade epyt-is-override  no-lazyload\" data-epautoplay=\"1\" ><img decoding=\"async\" data-spai-excluded=\"true\" class=\"epyt-facade-poster skip-lazy\" loading=\"lazy\"  alt=\"YouTube player\"  src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/daCr_yRJMcA\/maxresdefault.jpg\"  \/><button class=\"epyt-facade-play\" aria-label=\"Play\"><svg data-no-lazy=\"1\" height=\"100%\" version=\"1.1\" viewBox=\"0 0 68 48\" width=\"100%\"><path class=\"ytp-large-play-button-bg\" d=\"M66.52,7.74c-0.78-2.93-2.49-5.41-5.42-6.19C55.79,.13,34,0,34,0S12.21,.13,6.9,1.55 C3.97,2.33,2.27,4.81,1.48,7.74C0.06,13.05,0,24,0,24s0.06,10.95,1.48,16.26c0.78,2.93,2.49,5.41,5.42,6.19 C12.21,47.87,34,48,34,48s21.79-0.13,27.1-1.55c2.93-0.78,4.64-3.26,5.42-6.19C67.94,34.95,68,24,68,24S67.94,13.05,66.52,7.74z\" fill=\"#f00\"><\/path><path d=\"M 45,24 27,14 27,34\" fill=\"#fff\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure><p>Forced to respond, Ombachi Pride altered their approach. The hosts gradually shifted into a more attacking mode, looking to <strong>stretch play through the wings<\/strong> in search of an equaliser. While they showed greater intent, UPPC remained organised and disciplined, defending their lead intelligently as the rain continued to pour.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"3732\" src=\"https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_9636-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3732\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_9636-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_9636-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_9636-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_9636-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_9636-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_9636-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_9636-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"3736\" src=\"https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_9732-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3736\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_9732-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_9732-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_9732-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_9732-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_9732-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_9732-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"3735\" src=\"https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_97582-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3735\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_97582-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_97582-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_97582-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_97582-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_97582-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_97582-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/figure><p>The closing stages were tense but controlled. UPPC managed the game well, limiting clear-cut chances and maintaining their defensive structure. Otim Denis completed a memorable debut with a <strong>clean sheet<\/strong>, underlining a solid collective performance.<\/p><p>The final whistle confirmed a <strong>hard-fought away victory<\/strong> and safe passage into the <strong>Stanbic Uganda Cup Round of 32<\/strong>, a result that highlighted UPPC\u2019s tactical discipline, squad depth, and ability to adapt under pressure.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div  id=\"_ytid_69051\"  width=\"640\" height=\"360\"  data-origwidth=\"640\" data-origheight=\"360\"  data-relstop=\"1\" data-facadesrc=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cZAzyIHtleQ?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;modestbranding=1&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;controls=1&#038;color=red&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;rel=0&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;\" 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class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"3729\" src=\"https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_9690-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3729\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_9690-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_9690-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_9690-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_9690-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_9690-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_9690-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"3726\" src=\"https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_9755-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3726\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_9755-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_9755-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_9755-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_9755-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_9755-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_9755-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"3730\" src=\"https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_9691-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3730\" 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