Saturday December 7, 2024
- Soltilo Bright Stars vs Vipers – Kavumba 4pm
- KCCA vs Express – Lugogo 7pm
KCCA and Express lock horns in the highly anticipated Kampala derby at the MTN Omondi stadium, Lugogo with either targeting not only three points but bragging rights.
The Kasasiro, 3rd on the log with 19 points are only three points above their city rivals which means a win for Red Eagles will displace the Kasasiro who are winless in the last three matches.
The game has lots of scores to settle with several KCCA players in the red shirt ready to prove a point after leaving Lugogo.
Captain Emmanuel Wasswa bitterly left the Lugogo based side while academy product Herbert Achai failed to agree a deal to extend his time at the club opting to join their rivals.
The other persons with attachment to Lugogo include forward Sam Ssenyonjo who had a good spell with KCCA under Mike Mutebi as well as Express head coach Badru Kaddu who was part of the most recent successful sides working with Mutebi and also Mike Mutyaba, now part of the coaching staff at the seven-time champions.
“In such matches, form sometimes counts less but character and attitude and we have prepared the players well in that regard,” said Abdallah Mubiru, KCCA coach.
“We expect a tough game but we believe our ambitions are just above theirs and that will give us an extra motivation to try and win,” he added.
Badru Kaddu, his opposite number has called on the fans to come witness the battle and revealed the target is to take control of the city.
“We are Express FC and we must show that on the pitch by playing well and winning the match,” he told reporters.
Team News
Shafik Nana Kwikiriza returns to the KCCA side after missing the last two matches due to UACE.
Peter Magambo and Gabi are also in contention after missing out through injury.
However, the Kasasiro are without suspended Muhammod while Abu Mayanja, Derrick Nsibambi, Ibrahim Juma and Filbert Obenchan are out injured.
For Express FC, Said Kyeyune returns after missing the last game through accumulation of bookings.
Defender Joseph Zziwa is a doubt after he was stretchered off in the 3-1 win over Mbarara City.
Besides that, no injuries have been reported from the Red Eagles camp meaning nearly all the squad is available.
Key Stats
- Both KCCA and Express have identical results in the last five league matches [W2, D2, L1]
- Since 2012, there have been 23 Premier League meetings with KCCA on top with 9 wins against Express’ 4 [D10]
- Three of Express’ four wins in the past 23 league matches have come at Lugogo.
- KCCA have lost just once in the past 10 league matches at Lugogo. [W8, D1]
- Express are without victory in the past 11 league matches away from home [L7, D4]
Probable line ups:
KCCA: Mugolofa (GK), Lukwago, Gavin, Mujjuzi ©, Mubeezi, Sserunjogi, Mugume, Mayanja, Usama, Nana and Anaku
Express FC: Kalyowa (GK), Mbaziira, Ngobi, Achai, Wandera, Kyeyune, Wasswa ©, Asiimwe, Kawawa, Ssenyonjo and Basangwa.
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