KCCA FC have advanced to the second round of the Kampala Cup after defeating minnows Catda FC 2-0 on Friday evening.
The Ugandan Premier League champions were kept at bay until the 30-minute mark when defender John Revita rose highest to head home the opener from a Mustafa Kizza assist.
Debutant Moses Aliro marked his first appearance in the KCCA jersey with a thunderous strike which doubled the advantage in the 88th minute.
Last year's finalists' Bright Stars made it to the next hurdle after defeating Koboko Rising Stars by a solitary goal. The lone strike came after 19 minutes courtesy of James Angu.