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Action of Match day 20 continues on Friday 11th March as Vipers SC visit lowly Tooro United, Solitilo Bright stars host Bul FC while Busoga United will also be in action, playing Police Football club.
Going into the games of Friday, Vipers SC are top of the StarTimes Uganda Premier League with 43 points, three above KCCA FC, who sit second.
While Tooro United, Bright Stars and Mbarara City occupy the three relegation places on the log.
Here is our rundown of all the action that awaits us in the Uganda Premier League on Thursday.
TOORO UNITED FC Vs VIPERS SC
It will be the battle of top and bottom as the Venoms travel to Fort Portal to take on Tooro United at the Buhinga Stadium.
Since the arrival of Ibrahim Kirya, Tooro United have looked rejuvenated – having collected more points (5) under him in four games than they did in 15 under Edward Golola (4).
Meanwhile, Vipers have also been brilliant in the past few games, lost just one of their last 14 games in all competitions.
In a few words about the game, Marcelo
Cardoso told Vipers TV “ In this moment of the league, we know that every match counts a lot, so as we always say we have to go step by step and it’s one more difficult game away.”
“We have to take care of the condition of the pitch. We expect a difficult match so we have to do our best to win the game”
Last result:
Tooro United suffered a 4-2 loss away to Police FC at the MTN Phillip Omondi Stadium, Lugogo. It was their third consecutive game without a win since they beat Onduparaka FC at the beginning of the second round.
Vipers SC however, overcame Solitilo Bright Stars FC 2-1 in their last match.
In the reverse fixture in the first round, Ceasar Manzoki scored the all important goal as Vipers just overcome Tooro United.
Head-to-head
Vipers are unbeaten against Tooro United in their 14 meetings in the competition history. Only four games have ended in stalemates while the others have been Vipers victories.
2021/2022
- Vipers SC 1-0 Tooro United
2019/2020
- Vipers SC 1-0 Tooro United
2018/2019
- Tooro United 1-1 Vipers SC
- Vipers SC 0-0 Tooro United
2016/2017
- Vipers SC 2-0 Tooro United
- Tooro United 0-1 Vipers SC
2015/2016
- Vipers SC 2-0 Tooro United
- Tooro United 1-2 Vipers SC
2014/2015
- Vipers SC 1-1 Tooro United
- Tooro United 0-2 Vipers SC
2013/2014
- Tooro United 0-3 Vipers SC
- Vipers SC 4-0 Tooro United
What This Could Mean:
A win for the Tooro United would take them to 12 points, four points behind 18th placed Bright Stars while a win for Vipers could see them stretch their lead at the summit to six points above KCCA FC, who play their game against SC Villa on Saturday.
Team News
Tooro United will welcome back Ronald Kayondo from suspension, but Kenneth Madira is ruled out after picking an injury in their last game at Lugogo.
Isaac Mpagi remains the long term absentee.
For Vipers, they will be without Paul Willa who just had a surgery on his Achilles tendon.
Umaru Kyebatala and Denis Kiggundu both have knee injuries while Lawrence Tezikya too is still out with fracture.
Probable Lineups .
Tooro United FC: Lukyamuzi Kenneth (GK), Lubanjwa Gerald, Lubega Rashid, Docca Musa, Kakoggwe Apollo, Arinaitwe Martin, Adrian Sserugo, Mwanje Hussein, Magwali Ronald, Mohamed Nsereko, Senoga Muhammad.
Vipers SC: Fabien Mutombora (GK), Hillary Mukundane, Halid Lwaliwa, Livingstone Mulondo, Disan Galiwango, Siraje Sentamu, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Paul Mucureezi, Milton Karisa, Yunus Sentamu, Ceaser Manzoki
SOLITILO BRIGHT STARS VS BUL FC
Another relegation-based side Soltilo Bright Stars will be in action against BUL FC at the Kavumba Stadium, Wakiso.
Bright Stars sit second bottom on the log with 16 points in 19 games while their opponents on the day, BUL sit at the top end of the table – in fourth with 33 points.
Bright Stars have struggled for victories this season as they have only 3 victories in 19 games. BUL have been incredible this season and are currently the second-highest scoring side in the league ( just behind Leaders Vipers SC)
Last Result
Solitilo Bright Stars lost 2-1 against Vipers SC away in Kitende courtesy of winning goal by Ceazor Manzoki for the home side after Ibrahim Kasinde had equalized.
BUL FC meanwhile, comfortably secured a 5-1 victory against UPDF FC to take their win tally to nine games.
The first round game between the two sides ended in a goalless stalemate.
Head To Head
2021/2022
- Bul FC 0-0 Bright Stars
2020/2021
- Bul FC 0-1 Bright Stars
- Bright Stars 0 – 2 BUL FC
2019/2020
- BUL FC 1-1 Bright Stars
- Bright Stars 1-0 BUL FC
2018/2019
- Bright Stars 1-1 BUL FC
- BUL FC 1-2 Bright Stars
2017/2018
- Bright Stars 1-0 BUL FC
- BUL FC 1-2 Bright Stars
2016/2017
- Bright Stars 2-1 BUL FC
- BUL FC 2-0 Bright Stars
2015/2016
- BUL FC 0-1 Bright Stars
- Bright Stars 0-0 BUL FC
2014/2015
- Bright Stars 1-0 BUL FC
- BUL FC 3-0 Bright Stars
2013/2014
- Bright Stars 1-1 BUL FC
- BUL FC 0-0 Bright Stars
What This Could Mean:
The hosts, Bright Stars are desperate to get wins this season in the league and a win on Friday would see them out of the relegation zone to 13th if other results go in their favor.
BUL meanwhile would remain fourth on the log with 36 points. They would be two points below third-placed URA FC though.
Team News:
Bright Stars will be boasted by the return of skipper Nelson Ssenkatuka, who missed the last few games with an injury.
For BUL FC, Paul Ngobi and Joram Kirya are back from their respectively injuries, but goalkeeper Saidi Keni might miss the game after sustaining a knee injury against UPDF FC.
Ibrahim Mugulusi and Lawrence Kasandha are also out while Hillary Onek is doubtful.
Probable Lineups
Bright Stars: Derrick Were (GK) , Andrew Kaggwa,. Simon Ssemayange, Warren Buule, Derrick Ngobi, Fiat Cleophus, Ibrahim Kasinde, Marvin Youngman, Emmanuel Loki, Jungu Methodious, Joseph Janjali
BUL FC: Saidi Keni (GK), Ayiko Richard, Douglas Muganga, Aggrey Madoi, George Kasonko, Umar Mukobe, Martin Aprem, Ibrahim Kazindula, Simon Peter Oketch, Karim Ndugwa, Ibrahim Nsimbe
Busoga United Vs Police FC
It will be a battle of the two relegation threatened sides as Busoga United hosts Police at the Kakindu Stadium in Jinja.
Police sits 10th on the log with 21 points while Busoga are a place below in 11th with 20 points.
Although Police lie 10th, they have been far from convincing in the second round -winning just one of their four games.
Meanwhile, Busoga have won twice and drawn twice in that period.
In a fixture that has never registered any away wins, both teams had their captains come out to say a word about the game.
Busoga United Captain Anthony Mayanja said confidence is high in their camp especially after wins over ‘big boys’ SC Villa and Express.
“For now, it doesn’t matter who will play but the target is pick all points,” he stated adding.
“We are currently very confident and the past result gives us belief.”
His Police counterpart Tonny Mawejje, whose side is not safe sofar says all the focus and energy is towards winning as many points as possible.
“We are set and ready to go fight for a good result,” Mawejje said in the pre-match conference.
Last Result:
Busoga United defeated SC Villa 1-0 at the FUFA Technical Center Njeru courtesy of Shafik Bakaki’s own goal
Police also won their last game 4-2 against Fort Portal based side Tooro United.
In the first round of this fixture at Lugogo, Police won it 3-1.
Head To Head
2021/22
- Police FC 3-1 Busoga United
2020/2021
- Busoga United 2-1 Police FC
- Police FC 3-0 Busoga United
2019/2020
- Busoga United 2-1 Police FC
2018/2019
- Busoga United 1-0 Police FC
- Police FC 3-2 Busoga United
2017/2018
- Busoga United 2-0 Police
- Police 1-0 Busoga United
2016/2017
- Busoga United 1-0 Police
- Police 1-0 Busoga United
What Could It Mean:
Busoga United need to keep their winning run going this season to further away from the red zone and a win will take them above their opponent’s Police FC.
With Police FC, having returned to winning ways against bottom side Tooro, the team will target maximum points with hope to move above Army side UPDF FC in ninth.
Team News
Busoga United FC
Mwere Nicholas will miss out due to accumulated yellow cards for Busoga United. The club has reported no new injury cases and the rest of the players are available for selection.
Police FC
Hassan Muhamood is still out due to injury while midfielder Mubarak Nsubuga is a doubt for this contest.
The rest of the players travelled with the team and are available for selection.
Probable Lineups
Busoga United FC: Ssekandi Andrew GK, Onzima Peter, Ngalo Fredrick,Wagoina Isaac, Basoga Derrick, Ngonde Elvis, Mayanja Anthony, Tibiita laban, Ntege Anwaru Mustafa, Ssozi Shaka, Paul Ssekuima
Police FC: Tom Ikara (GK), Samuel Kayongo, Juma Balinya, Emmanuel Mugume, Yusuf Ssozi, Marvin Oshaba, Tony Kiwalazi, Reuben Kimera, Eric Ssenjobe, Kiryowa George, Tony Mawejje.
