Match Day II of the 2025/26 Futsal Uganda Cup delivered on its promise of depth and drama as 22 objectives rattled the online on the Outdated Kampala Futsal Area group, confirming the groups which have now progressed to the quarterfinal stage.
With tactical self-discipline, aggressive urgent programs and ruthless transition play on full show, Friday evening’s motion firmly formed the knockout bracket.
Kisenyi Edge Edgars in Ladies’s Tactical Battle
Within the girls’s opener, Kisenyi FC produced a composed and mature efficiency to defeat Edgars Youth Programme 5–2 and e-book their place within the quarterfinals.
Nankinga Want opened the scoring within the eighth minute with clever motion on the second publish earlier than Nassuna Leirah doubled the benefit 4 minutes later following a swift turnover. Edgars pulled one again by Mutesi Belindah within the 18th minute, however Nakiridde Catherine restored Kisenyi’s cushion earlier than halftime.
After the break, Nankinga accomplished her brace within the twenty second minute, capitalizing on defensive transition gaps. Nakigozi Fatmah briefly reignited hope for Edgars within the thirty fourth minute, however Nalule Josephine sealed the end result within the thirty eighth minute with a composed end.
“We managed tempo and managed our defensive transitions with maturity,” mentioned Kisenyi head coach Sempala Moses.
Mbarara QC Storm into Quarterfinals in Ten-Aim Assertion
Probably the most emphatic efficiency of the evening got here from QC Mbarara, who dismantled Kabowa Dream Crew 10–1 in a ruthless show of excessive urgent and medical ending.
Hadijjah Nandago struck early within the 2nd minute and added one other within the tenth, setting the tempo for a dominant first half that additionally noticed objectives from Marianah Nakato and Naggayi Joanita. Kabowa managed a comfort by Watesemba Bella, however the second half belonged completely to Mbarara.
Mastula Nakku, Vanessa Agnes Nagayi, Madinah Nakaayi and Alinda Blessed all discovered the online, whereas Nandago accomplished a four-goal haul with late strikes within the thirty fifth and thirty ninth minutes.
“In knockout futsal, authority and depth are non-negotiable,” mentioned Mbarara coach Mpuuga Martin.
Mengo Metropolis Showcase Title Credentials
Within the headline fixture, Mengo Metropolis demonstrated composure and championship management in a 4–1 victory over Nansana ASKA to advance to the quarterfinals.
Ashiraf Semwogerere opened the scoring within the fifth minute after affected person build-up play unlocked Nansana’s defensive block. Zakariya Muhammad equalized within the twenty third minute, however Mengo shifted gears in a decisive two-minute spell. Samuel Makmot Omara restored the lead within the thirtieth minute earlier than Anthony Male prolonged it moments later.
Omara added his second within the thirty sixth minute to seal an expert efficiency.
“Composure in possession and self-discipline in transition are what separate contenders from members,” famous Mengo head coach Abdi Fatah.
With 22 objectives throughout three high-quality contests, Match Day II not solely delivered leisure but additionally confirmed the newest quarterfinalists, elevating anticipation for an excellent fiercer battle because the Uganda Futsal Cup knockout stage intensifies.
