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Startimes UPL: URA welcome SC Villa to Mukono

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After a string of good results, it looks like there are good times ahead of Jackson Magera’s side, SC Villa filled with youngsters.

SC Villa travel to Mukono to face URA in a league game at the Nakisunga grounds.

With three wins in their last five games, he has pleased the top bosses who are reportedly set to keep him at the helm.

SC Villa has been exciting to watch but have lacked in some aspects especially without the ball but nevertheless, they have scored goals and won at the Aki Bua stadium (their current home).

The Joogos sit 5th on the log with 23 points in 13 games. On the other side, URA who have drawn the most games in the league (7) will set their eyes on a win on the day.

With numerous questions of who can stop Villa now? There would be lots of answers but the main one would be that if there is any team that can widely expose their flaws at the back, it is URA FC.

The Tax Collectors will be expected to take the game at Villa from the word go, in what promises to be an intriguing affair at Nakisunga .

The Challenge is URA FC’s main strength and weaknesses change all the time because of the draws the put out each matchday.

Baker Mbowa, the URA Assistant Coach says his side needs an immediate reaction;

“We have had enough time to prepare well for this encounter and I believe we shall put up a good show.” he said ”

The match against Villa is very vital to us because we have not performed to our expectations as a club so we need to immediately react.” he added

URA sit 11th on the log with 13 points in 12 games.

Last game.

URA FC drew their last game away 1-1 with UPDF, the same side SC Villa hammered 2-0 in the backyard.

What would a win do?

Without a look at other games, a win will take URA to 10th in place of Maroons on 16 points. For SC Villa, a win will take them up to second with a total of 26 points.

Team news.

Salim Abdallah has returned from Injury just like Ronald Kigongo.Derrick Ndahiro is out on suspension while Joachim Ojera and Shafiq Kagimu won’t be available as well.

For SC Villa, all players are available.

Probable Lineups

SC Villa

Meddie Kibirige (GK), Fred Agandu, Hassan Musana, Gift Fred, Kenneth Ssemakula, Davis Ssekaja, Ivan Sserubiri, Ivan Bogere, Patrick Kakande, Sheif Batte, Charles Bbaale.

URA FC

Alionzi Nafian (GK), James Begisa, Eric Ssenjobe, Najob Fesali, Benjamin Nyakoojo, Ibrahim Dada, Saidi Kyeyune, Kabon Living, Hudu Mulikyi, George Ssenkaaba, Derrick Nsibambi.

Head to head

2021/22

URA 3-1 SC Villa

SC Villa 2-2 URA

2020/21

SC Villa 0-0 URA

URA 2-1 SC Villa

2019/20

URA 2-0 SC Villa

SC Villa 1-1 URA

2018/19

URA 1-0 SC Villa

SC Villa 0-0 URA

2017/18

SC Villa 3-0 URA

URA 0-0 SC Villa

2016/17

SC Villa 1-0 URA

URA 2-2 SC Villa

2015/16

URA 3-0 SC Villa.

SC Villa 1-1 URA.

2014/15

URA 1-1 SC Villa.

SC Villa 1-0 URA

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