Bright Stars will visit URA FC at Nakisunga, Mukono on Wednesday as the Uganda Premier League Match day 5 returns.
The Kavumba side will continue to search for their first win of this campaign under Head coach Asaph Mwebaze after their previous game ending in a one-all draw.
Unlike the previous seasons at this stage, this is the first time Bright stars have had four consecutive draws in the first four games of the season.
Ahead of his first home game, Mwebaze says his team need to step up and manage the games better.
We were in a winning position against UPDF and we recklessly gave away that position in the last minutes of the game as we could have won but unfortunately we didn’t,”
We go into the game against URA hoping that we can do the things a bit better, faster and probably score more goals as we have been working on that the past week.
The Tax Collectors
The hosts on the other hand, will be on the same mission of collecting maximum points at home.
The Tax Collectors will be playing their 5th game of the season, as they seek to close the gap at the top.
Timbe’s men come into this one, off a comfortable 4-0 win over Busoga United in the previous match day 4 on Tuesday 18th.
URA, who have been inconsistent this season will have to forget all the past if they are to get back in the title race picture this season if they win this fixture.
Last game.
Bright stars drew 1-1 in their previous game with UPDF while URA won away at Busoga United.
What can a win do?
A win for URA can lift them to second on the Log with 8 points just like Bright Stars as it can upgrade them to 7 points push them to second depending on the goals they have scored on the day.
Stats
Bright Stars are currently in the 10th position with 4 points after 4 games played. ( W0, D4, L0).
They have only picked up draws so far.
TEAM NEWS
URA FC willbe defender Hudu Mulikyi who is suspended, Derrick Ndahiro, Derrick Nsibambi and Salim Abdallah suffering from fever.
John Alou and Hassan “Gata” Kalega also out, James Alitho remains a long term absentee.
For Bright Stars, they continue to be without Sam Ssenyonjo and Ashraf Mulindi
Ibrahim Kasinde, Shamuran Kamya, Isa Bugembe and Simon Ssemayange are all engaged with the Uganda Hippos squad.
Probable Lineups
URA FC
Alionzi Nafian (GK), James Begisa, Eric Ssenjobe, Patrick Mbowa, Benjamin Nyakoojo, Ibrahim Dada, Saidi Kyeyune, Kabon Living, Shafiq Kagimu, George Ssenkaaba, Vianney Ssekajugo
Bright Stars
Hassan Matovu (GK), Jonathan Odong, Denis Omony Kaka, Warren Buule, Andrew Kyambadde, Fiat Cleophus, Sharif Nsereko, Kizanyiro Frank, Emmanuel Loki, Nelson Ssenkatuuka, Medi Kyeyune
HEAD TO HEAD
2021/22
URA 3-1 Bright Stars
Bright Stars 0-3 URA
2020/21
Bright Stars 0-0 URA
URA 0-0 Bright Stars
2019/20
URA 1-0 Bright Stars
Bright Stars 0-0 URA
2018/2019
Bright Stars 0-2 URA
URA 0-1 Bright Stars.
2018/17
URA 1-0 Bright Stars
Bright 1-0 URA