"We have to go out there knowing that every team is strong. There is no team you can underestimate in the Cup."
Stanbic Uganda Cup champions Vipers SC will get their title defence off with a Round of 64 trip to Buikwe to battle Lugazi Stars FC at the Mehta Stadium in a rare Monday outing.
Last season, the Venoms won the trophy as they edged Police FC 1-0, courtesy of skipper Milton Karisa at the John Aki-bua Stadium.
Vipers' assistant head coach Richard Wasswa has underlined that the team will battle the Regional League with a strong will, albeit without underestimating them.
"We have prepared the team in all aspects of the game, had some good work at the pitch, and the response is very positive," Wasswa told the club media.
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"The Uganda Cup is a different tournament which requires one to have a clear will. Every match you play is a final."
"We have to go out there knowing that every team is strong. There is no team you can underestimate in the Cup."
"We are playing an away match, and that makes it very hard. The home team has the crowd and players who want to get promoted to higher levels. Players come whole-heartedly, so we expect that challenge."
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Head coach Mbabazi and captain Gadafi Wahab are some influential team members who left to join Vipers SC and NEC FC, respectively.
Meanwhile, should they tie after full-time, spot-kicks will be the deciders, with the Round of 32 the next stage.