Reigning Champions remain in real danger of being kicked out of the competition at the group stage, after a shocking result of a 1-0 home defeat to Busiro on Sunday matchday 8.

The three-time champions now know they need all two wins in the remaining fixtures of Ssese away from home on Sunday and Busujju to keep their slim chances of progressing to the quarterfinals.

Buddu are fourth of Bulange Group with nine points while Buluuli sit top with 15 points as second placed Busujju, Ssese is third on 12 points followed by Buddu on 9, Busiro has 8 points and record winners Gomba are bottom with 6 points.

Gomba are already out of the competition and this is the second successive year they crash out at the group phase.

Buluuli and Busujju need just at least a point in their remaining two games to secure slots in the last eight.

In Masengere Group, Buweekula have already surged into the quarterfinals while Bugerere need just one more win to advance.

Muganzirwazza Group leaders, Kyaggwe are in the last eight having managed 18 points while the second spot is a two-horse race between Kkooki and Ssingo.

Kkooki has 12 points while Ssingo is on 11 points heading into the final two rounds of the Group stages.

The top two teams from each Group automatically progress to the quarterfinals with the best two third placed teams joining them.

Mawokota currently occupies one the slots for the third placed team with 12 points and a goal difference of + 3, while Ssese also has 12 points but a goal difference of -1. Kooki sits second in their group with 12 points and a goal difference of -2, while Ssingo has 11 points and a goal difference of 3.

Compiled by Jafari Gadunya: @gadunyajafari