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Mbarara City knock URA out of Stanbic Uganda Cup on penalties

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David GOMBE

Mbarara City progressed to the round of 16 after eliminating URA FC 11-10 on penalties following a 1-1 stalemate in normal time on Saturday at the Kakyeka Stadium

Shafik Kagimu had given the tax collectors the lead in the first before Solomon Okwalinga levelled matters for the hosts in the second half.

URA custodian James Alitho had his penalty saved by Muhammad Ssekeba.

Ssekeba scored the winning penalty to send the Ankole Lions into the last 16.

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Last season, URA eliminated Mbarara City at the round of 32 courtesy of a Brian Majwega penalty.

Mbarara City join Wakiso Giants, Iganga Young, Vipers SC, Kataka FC, Mbale Heroes, Bright Stars, Booma United, Ndejje University, UPDF FC and Police into the round of 16.

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