1971 Uganda Cup
Football tournament season
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The 1971 Uganda Cup[1] was the first edition of Uganda's premier knockout football tournament, and it was won by Coffee United FC. Coffee United SC defeated Simba FC (also known as the Army side) with a final score of 2–1.
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | Uganda |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Coffee Kakira |
| Runners-up | Simba FC |
Overview
The competition has also been known as the Kakungulu Cup and was won by Coffee Kakira who beat Simba FC (the Army side) 2–1 in the final. The results are not available for the earlier rounds[2][3][4]
It was initiated in 1971 by the Henry Balamaze Lwanga-led FUFA (Federation of Uganda Football Associations). The winner of the Uganda Cup earns a spot to represent the country in the CAF Confederation Cup (formerly the Africa Cup Winner's Cup).[5]
Following the inaugural edition, the competition was suspended and not held again until 1976 due to civil unrest.
Final
Coffee United SC emerged as the winners, defeating Simba FC with a final score of 2–1. This made them the first team to win the trophy in the tournament's history.
| Tie no | Team 1 | Score | Team 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coffee Kakira | 2–1 | Simba FC |
