Saturday, September 16
UPDF FC vs KCCA FC, 4:30pm
It’s a battle of Uganda’s top managers as Moses Basena’s UPDF FC play host to the visiting KCCA FC’s Mike Hillary Mutebi at Bombo Barracks Stadium.
There might be no hope lost, but defending Azam Uganda Premier League Champions KCCA FC will look to bounce back from their poor performance that saw them dominated by new entrants Maroons FC in a goalless draw at Lugogo.
Speaking at the rematch press conference earlier today at the Startimes stadium, KCCA FC coach Mutebi said: “We have had enough and good preparations. It’s not going to be an easier encounter but am hoping that some of my players who did not turn up against our league opener will play well and carry the responsibility.”
Though Charles Lukwago had a nice game against Maroons, Mutebi is expected to start with first choice goalkeeper Benjamin Ochan in the posts.
Striker Patrick Kaddu is also expected to start ahead of Tito Okello and pair with star strker Derrick Nsibambi among other changes.
Saints FC who are now officially known as UPDF lost 1-0 in the reverse fixture last season with prolific goalscorer Geoffrey Sserunkuma scoring the lone goal at Bombo.
Moses Basena’s side went on to end the season with 33 points from 30 games, just ond point above the drop zone.
The Army side opened up their league season with a 2-1 defeat against the tax collectors URA FC at Mandela National Stadium in Namboole and they will also look to put up a statement with a good result against the defending Champions.
Last season, defending Champions KCCA FC won 7, drew 5 and lost 3 games on the road.