The Uganda Cup reigning champions, KCCA FC, who represent Uganda in the CAF Confederations Cup, will face the Tanzanian cup winners Mtibwa Sugar in the first round of the group stage qualifiers tomorrow at the StarTimes stadium In Lugogo.
Mtibwa Sugar arrived in Uganda yesterday and will hold a training session at the StarTimes stadium as per the CAF rules which dictate that the away side trains on the pitch the where the match will be played.
The officials in charge of the match will be from Comoros. Ali Adelaid will be the center referee and will be assisted by Soulaimane Amaldine and Mmadi Faissoil as the first and second assistants respectively.
The return leg is scheduled for a week later in Dar-e- Salaam at Manungu Stadium on 23rd December.
The victor of the fixture over the two legs will await a draw where they will face one of the sides that will have been eliminated from the Caf Champions League at the first round stage.
Mike Mutebi’s side received a bye into this stage of qualification due to improved performances on the continent over the years.
Opponents Mtibwa Sugar overcame Northern Dynamo of Seychelles with a 5-0 aggregate win to set up a tie with KCCA.
2018/19 Caf Confederations Cup
Saturday 15th December, 2018
KCCA FC vs Mtibwa Sugar
StarTimes stadium, Lugogo (4pm)