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The StarTimes Uganda Premier League will return on Tuesday evening with two fixtures. In Jinja, Gaddafi will host the defending champions Express FC while URA shall be home against Onduparaka.
Here is our rundown of Tuesday’s action.
Gaddafi FC Vs Express FC
The Soldier Boys will take on Express FC at the Gaddafi Arena in Jinja.
The Red Eagles play third game Under interim coach James Odoch who expressed his readiness to take on Gaddafi basing on correcting the mistakes which cost them during their draw against KCCA FC.
“We’ve been working on a few corrections that we feel needed to be worked on from our 2-2 draw against KCCA FC,” said Odoch.
“We respect Gaddafi FC but we’ve played them before and know what to expect so we feel we’ve prepared well and are ready to earn maximum points.” he concluded
For Gaddafi FC, they will target maximum points for their safety in the league as they are just eight points above the relegation zone and five behind their opponents on the day.
Peter Onen, their head coach will need to change his tactics from their first round game where they suffered a 1-0 loss to the Red Eagles.
“We lost the first leg against Express, today’s preparation is deferent and the approach will have to change from the one we used in the first leg,” said Coach Onen Peter.
“Tomorrow’s game is going to be so intense but the team that will approach it with the right tactics will take all the deserved points.” he concluded.
Last Result
The Red Eagles drew their last league game 2-all with KCCA FC in the Kampala Derby after a late equalizer by Joseph Akandwanaho, who was beautifully set up by Enock Walusimbi.
While for the hosts they got a vital point against Onduparaka FC away from home in Arua at the Ababet Greenlight Stadium.
In the first leg at the Muteesa II stadium Wankulukuku, an Eric Kambale header in December won it all for the Red Eagles.
Head-to-Head
2021/2022
- Express FC 1-0 Gaddafi FC
What This Could Mean
A win for Gaddafi FC would take them to 28 points in seventh place, a point/place ahead Wakiso Giants FC.
While a win for Express could see them leapfrog Arua Hill and move fifth on the log with 33 points
Team News
Gaddafi FC welcome back Kyeyune Umar to the squad which will face Express after finishing his suspension of card accumulation.
Club captain Andrew Waiswa is also available for selection after returning from injury.
But the Soldier Boys will be without the services of Jamaldin Buchochera and Faisal Muwawu who are still nursing injuries.
For Express FC, Ivan Mayanja and Faisal Ssekyanzi are not available for selection, Nicholas Kasozi is still out with a concussion while Martin Kizza is not available as well.
Probable Lineups
Gaddafi FC: Paul Mujapani (GK), Sula Mpanga, Andrew Waiswa, Bakali Magumba, Isaac Isinde, One. Franco, Mulimi Frank, Yunus Sibira, Seif Bate, Charles Ssebutinde, Richard Basangwa
Express FC: Denis Otim (GK), Isa Lumu, Enock Walusimbi, Murushid Juuko, Arthur Kiggundu, Daniel Shabena, Mahad Yaya Kakooza, Godfrey Lwesibawa, Joseph Akandwanaho, Eric Kambale, George Ssenkaba.
URA FC VS Onduparaka FC
The other game of the day will see the Caterpillars travel to Bombo to face the Tax Collectors at The Arena of Visions grounds.
They will be seeking to shift away from the relegation zone of the table as they sit 12th on the log with just 18 points in 19 games, a point above the relegation line.
But to get the points, they will need to beat URA FC who sit third on the log with 35 points in 19 games.
Last Result
URA FC drew 0-0 with Mbarara City in their last game at Kakyeeka Stadium in Mbarara just like Onduparaka FC who put out the same result at home in Arua against Gaddafi FC
In the first round, URA FC and Onduparaka played out to a 1-all stalemate as Najib Fesali netted for URA FC while Muhammad Shaban was on target for Onduparaka.
Head To Head
2021/2022
- Onduparaka FC 1-1 URA FC
2020/2021
- URA FC 3-1 Onduparaka FC
- Onduparaka FC 0-3 URA FC
2019/2020
- Onduparaka FC 1-2 URA FC
2018/2019
- Onduparaka FC 0-0 URA FC
- URA FC 3-1 Onduparaka FC
2017/2018
- Onduparaka FC 0-0 URA FC
- URA FC 0-1 Onduparaka FC
2016/2017
- Onduparaka FC 2-2 URA FC
- URA FC 3-1 Onduparaka FC
Team News
URA set to welcome back Defender Benjamin Nyakoojo from and injury while winger Joachim Ojera, Najib Fessali and Hassan Kalega remain doubtful.
For the Visitors , Mubiru Ronald, Agu Safi Mansoor, Adriko Gasper and Goalkeeper Mathias Muwanga all return while Winger Rashid Agau and Gadafi Gadinho are still out.
Probable Lineups
URA FC: Nafian Alionzi (GK), Ashraf Mandela, Derrick Ndahiro, Hudu Mulikyi, Patrick Mbowa, Ivan Sserubiri, Shafik Kagimu, Saidi Kyeyune, Viane Ssekajuko, Steven Mukwala, Rwothomio Cromwel.
Onduparaka FC: Mathias Muwanga (GK), John Rogers, Matovu Patrick, Amayo Ahmed, Ojara Dennis, Abasi Kateregga, Baden Mujahid, Sserunjogi Patrick, Shaban Muhammad, Matata Gabriel, Atamba Nathaniel.
What This Could Mean.
The visitors, Onduparaka FC are desperate to get back to winning ways after losing and drawing once in their last two games. A win tomorrow takes them to 11th above Busoga United.
For URA FC, a win will see them move within two points off second placed side KCCA FC.
