1971 Uganda Cup


The 1971 Uganda Cup 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 with a final score of 2–1.

Overview

The competition has also been known as the Kakungulu Cup and was won by Coffee Kakira who beat Simba FC 2–1 in the final. The results are not available for the earlier rounds
It was initiated in 1971 by the Henry Balamaze Lwanga-led FUFA. 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).
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 noTeam 1ScoreTeam 2
1Coffee Kakira2–1Simba FC