Isabirye's charges were far from their fluid-most, as they struggled to create clear-cut chances on the evening.
Having resolved his work uncertainties at the club, head coach Alex Isabirye guided Express FC into Round 32 of the Stanbic Uganda Cup at the expense of Myda FC.
The Red Eagles narrowly beat Myda 1-0 to make it past the Round of 64, courtesy of an own-goal from Isaac Opiro at the Kongunga Playgrounds, Bukedea on Wednesday.
Express are chasing an 11th Uganda Cup trophy that will have them leave nemesis KCCA FC at 10 and SC Villa at nine.
Isabirye's charges were far from their fluid-most, as they struggled to create clear-cut chances on the evening.
14:54 - 14.02.2024
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It should be noted that this is his first season in the top flight, having been signed from Proline FC in the Regional League.
Their only decent chances in the first-half came through Alpha Thierry Ssali and Isaac Wagoina, but could not break the deadlock.
Minutes into the second half, Wagoina yet again missed another opportunity as he struck wide and over.
17:41 - 14.02.2024
Stanbic Uganda Cup: Orit debuts for BUL as they ease into the last 32
Orit came on in the 71st minute for forward Gerald Ogweti as the Eastern Giants cruised to the Round of 32 of the 50th edition.
In the 67th minute, substitute Mansoor Safi's free-kick was then unluckily turned into his net by Opiro.
Express will now host Rwenzori Lions FC in the Round of 32.