FUFA have today held draws for the 45th edition of the Uganda Cup for the semi-final stage.
Ten-time record champions Express FC have been drawn against fellow Uganda Premier League side Bright Stars FC, who eliminated Nebbi Central FC in the quarter-final stage in Nebbi.
Express eliminated BUL FC in the quarter-finals at Wankulukuku Stadium and remains the only club among the semifinalists that has ever won the title.
The Red Eagles will be seeking for Uganda Cup glory which they last had in 2007.
In the other semi-final, two Fufa Big League sides will face off as Kyetume takes on Proline FC to fight for a place in the final.
At the stage, the ties are played on a home and away basis.
The first leg is slated for 24th-28th April 2019 and the return leg for the 5th-9th May 2019.
Buganda region will host the Uganda Cup final this year but the ground and date will be communicated in due course.
The winning club of the Uganda Cup will walk away with Shs40 million, runners up Shs20 million, semi-finalists Shs10 million while the quarter finalists Shs5 million.
The winner of the competition represents Uganda in the Caf Confederation Cup as per the rules of the competition. KCCA FC are the defending champions.
Express FC and KCCA FC are the teams that have won the Uganda Cup most, ten times each.
2019 Uganda Semi-finals:
Kyetume FC Vs Proline FC
Bright Stars FC Vs Express FC
