Kitara began defence of the Stanbic Uganda Cup with a comfortable 4-0 win over Young Simba to advance to the round of 32.
Titus Ssematimba netted a brace with other goals coming from George Ssenkaaba and Kabon Living at Bombo. 2022 winners BUL also joined the next round party after a laboured victory over Garuga Stars thanks to a late strike from Ibrahim Oriti.
Ten-time cup winners, joint record holders Express also overcame Red Devo 1-0 in Namasale with an early goal from Timothy Ssenfuma deciding the tie. The trio join NEC and Vipers who qualified to the round of 32 on Saturday.