· Wakiso Giants FC Vs SC Villa – Wakiso 4pm
· Vipers SC Vs URA FC – Kitende 7pm
Following a dismal first round show in which both Wakiso Giants and SC Villa struggled for form, they will hope to start the second round on a strong note when they face off at Kabaka Kyabaggu stadium on Tuesday.
The hosts ended the first season stanza in the relegation zone with a meagre 12 points while SC Villa, the defending champions are on 20 points in 8th place.
Steven Bengo will be under intense pressure to ensure a decent start but in desperate Villa, they face a tough opponent.
He could have experienced midfielder Rahmat Ssenfuka back after he missed the first round through injury but Vincent Zziwa, Tom Masiko, Abdul Ssemakula and Alex Komakech are out with injuries.
New signing from Vipers, Fazil Tumwine could make his debut along with former Ugandan international Moses Oloya who reportedly joined the club on a short term until the end of the season.
For Villa who won the reverse fixture 6-1 at Wankulukuku, Francis Onekalit and Elvis Ngonde are out while life without Hakim Kiwanuka who joined APR starts.
Morley Byekwaso could hand Sula Matovu and Ashraf Mulindi their debuts.
Key Stat
- SC Villa are unbeaten against Wakiso Giants in the past four fixtures since a 2-1 defeat on home soil in 2022.
In the other league match on the day, URA make a trip to Kitende to face table leaders Vipers in the late kick off at 7pm.
Other match day 16 fixtures
Wednesday 12th February 2025.
· Lugazi FC Vs Police FC- Najjembe 4pm
· Maroons FC Vs Soltilo Bright Stars FC – Luzira 4pm
· Express FC Vs BUL FC – Nakivubo 7pm
· Mbale Heroes FC Vs Mbarara City FC – Mbale 4pm
· UPDF FC Vs Kitara FC – Bombo 4pm
· NEC FC Vs KCCA FC – Lugogo 7pm
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