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Ugandan Champions Vipers and Cecafa Kagame Cup Azam SC holders on Wednesday stormed into the regional tournament's quarter-finals following their respective wins over Kator of South Sudan and Zanzibar's Jeshi's Kujenga Uchumi (JKU) in Group "A" matches here. 19659002] The duo now joins Tanzanian champions Simba SC and Singida United in the last eight
Vipers whipped hapless Kator FC 3-0 in the final group "A" tie staged at Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium.
Duncan Sseninde and Steven Mukwala's quick-fire goals within two minutes handed Miguel da Costa-coached Vipers a 2-0 lead at the break.
Sseninde exchanged a one-two with teammate Ssenfuka Rahmat who set him up to unleash a curving shot that hit the Back to the net in the 22nd minute
Two minutes later, Dan Sserunkuma has a lot to do with Kator goalie Fred Mugagga well beaten. Yayo Lutimba converted to last-gasp free kick for a 3-0 score at full time
Elsewhere, goals from Ditrim Nchimbi and Frank Domayo gave Azam hosts a 2-1 win over Zanzibar side Jeshi the Kujenga Uchumi (JKU) in Another group "A" encounter staged at Azam Sports Complex in Chamazi
Swedi Juma scored JKU's consolation in the 53rd minute.
Vipers and Azam join Simba and Singida United who drew 1-1 earlier on Joint Group "C" leaders on seven points apiece
Simba face the best losers in Group "B" that has Gor Mahia, Rwanda's Rayon Sports and AS Ports of Djibouti who complete their round of matches on Thursday afternoon.
Singida meet the best loser from Group "A" JKU while Azam play the team that will finish second in Group "B" as second-placed Vipers battles Group "B" leaders.
The last eight matches will be played on Sunday Monday at National Stadium in Dar.
FIXTURES
Thursday
AS Ports v Gor Mahia (National stadium, 6pm)
Lydia Ludic v Sports Ray (Chamazi Sports Complex, 6pm)
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