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The StarTimes Uganda Premier League Match day 21 will continue on Wednesday 16th March with three fixtures.
The Log Leader Vipers SC will be in action and have a chance to extend their lead at the summit, Onduparaka will look to make avenge on Mbarara City while the record UPL Champions SC Villa will also be in action against Gaddafi.
Below is the continuation of the games on Match day 21 in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League.
VIPERS SC VS BUSOGA UNITED FC – St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende
Vipers will aim for maximum points when they host Busoga United at St. Mary’s Stadium,Kitende.
The Venoms start the day at the top of the Log but only a point above second-placed KCCA FC, who drew their
game with Police FC on Tuesday.
Vipers now have a chance to stretch their lead to four points if they can return to winning ways by beating Busoga United at home.
The Venoms surprisingly lost their last league game to bottom-placed Tooro United 1-0 on Friday at Buhinga Stadium, Fort Portal.
After the Tooro United’s loss, Vipers striker Yunus Sentamu expressed his disappointment.
“We are very disappointed, especially with the whole game,” he said. “We know we are better than that. So in that sense we are gutted.”
“But these things happen in football and it is our responsibility to turn that around and we have a great opportunity on Wednesday evening against Busoga United at Kitende.
Last Result
In the last game, Vipers lost three points at Buhinga Stadium in Fort Portal to bottom side Tooro United FC courtesy of a goal by Nsubuga Mark.
For Busoga United, they played out a goalless stalemate with Police FC.
Vipers defeated Busoga United in the reverse fixture early on in the season.
What Could This Mean
Busoga United find themselves two places and three points above the relegation zone and are on a two-game winless streak, so a win for them can take them to 10th on the Log. They will be point above Police FC who drew their game on Tuesday.
For Vipers, a win can stretch their lead at the top by four points above KCCA FC.
Team News.
Vipers SC
Paul Willa is still out with a tendon injury, Umaru Kyebatala and Denis Kiggundu both have knee injuries while Lawrence Tezikya too is out with a fracture.
Busoga United FC
Mwere Nicholas is back from suspension while the club has not reported any new injury cases so the rest of the players are available for selection.
Probable Lineups
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
Busoga United: Nantamu Micheal (GK) , Onzima Peter, Ngalo Fredrick,Wagoina Isaac, Basoga Derrick, Ngonde Elvis, Mayanja Anthony, Tibiita laban, Ntege Anwaru Mustafa, Ssozi Shaka, Paul Ssekulima
Head To Head.
2021/2022
- Busoga United 1-4 Vipers
2020/2021
- Vipers 4-0 Busoga United
- Busoga United 3-5 Vipers
2019/2020
- Busoga United 0-1 Vipers
2018/2019
- Vipers 1-0 Busoga United
- Busoga United 2-2 Vipers
2017/2018
- Busoga United 1-1 Vipers
- Vipers 2-0 Busoga United
2016/2017
- Busoga United 1-0 Vipers
- Vipers 1-0 Busoga United
ONDUPARAKA FC VS MBARARA CITY FC – AbaBet Greenlight Stadium.
In another clash of the day, Onduparaka will host Mbarara City FC in a relegation clash at the AbaBet Greenlight Stadium, Arua.
Both sides sit in the red zone as Onduparaka lay 14th with 18 points while Mbarara City are just a point and a place below their opponents.
Onduparaka are winless in their last three league games since beating Busoga United 3-1 a month ago which is their only win in the second round, having lost to Tooro in the second round opener before losing to KCCA and drawing to Gaddafi.
Mbarara City have been awful this season having not won any of their 10 league games. In that period they have drawn 4 games and lost the others.
Mbarara City has only four victories this season and their last victory came against the Catterpillars in December. They had to come from two goals down to secure the victory.
Dennis Ojara, the new Caterpillar is confident that his new side will survive relegation.
“I know right now we are in a bad position just like our opponent Mbarara City, we are like both in a danger zone, but I can’t call it danger yet because we still have more games to play and as a team we can’t give up now until when its totally over,” Ojara said before adding;
“I know we are soon leaving that position, and by Wednesday’s game everyone is going to know that this is not our position to be in, according to our training, expect the best only, because we are ready to deliver everything we have in our hearts and bodies.
“The energy we have been keeping for long time, we will put it out.”
All eyes will be on The Ankole lions head coach Sadiq Sempigi who will be returning to his former clubs. Ssempigi worked at Onduparaka in 2019.
Mbarara City FC are yet to win away from home this season, managing only a draw against Police in November 2021.
“Its a difficult contest because we are aware about the situation we are in and there is nothing we are playing for right now apart from survival in order to get points that can make us stay in the league.” Sadiq Ssempigi said in the pre-match presser before adding;
“I am not looking at anything else right now, I am only looking at my team to give all their best, trying out to correct the mistakes we have done in previous games.”
Mbarara has managed only three draws in four visits at Greenlight Stadium.
Last Results
The Caterpillars are coming into this one on the back of a 2-1 loss at URA FC.
For Mbarara City FC, they lost 3-1 to Wakiso Giants FC.
What Could This Mean
A win for any of the sides would out of the relegation zone. For Onduparaka FC, they would go to 11th while Mbarara could go to 12th.
Team News .
Onduparaka FC
Rashid Agau is available for selection after recovering from his Injury while Gabriel Matata is set to start after recently struggling with fitness issues while Gadafi Gadinho is still out.
Mbarara City FC
Solomon Okwalinga, Gadaffi Kacancu & Bamba Soulymane are all back after missing out the last game through suspension.
Henry Musisi returns to the team after missing the last two league games while Kakaire Tom is back also.
But Jasper Aheebwa and Karim Ramathan are still ruled out due to injury.
Probable Lineups
Onduparaka FC: Micheal Kagiri(GK), John Adriko, Ojara Dennis, Ahmed Amayo, Ivan Okello, Kateregga Abasi, Sserunjogi Patrick, Baden Mujahid, Shaban Muhammad, Mansoor Safi Agu.
Mbarara City FC: Martin Elungat, Adriko John, Othieno Steven, Otti Ronald, Dudu Ramadhan, Pitis Barenge, Gadaffi Kacancu, Solomon Okwalinga, Jude Ssemugabi, Seiri Arigumaho, Henry Kitegenyi.
Head To Head
2021/2022
- Mbarara 3-2 Onduparaka
2020/2021
- Mbarara City 2-1 Onduparaka
- Onduparaka 1-0 Mbarara City
2019/2020
- Onduparaka 1-1 Mbarara City
- Mbarara City 2-1 Onduparaka
2018/2019
- Mbarara City 1-2 Onduparaka
- Onduparaka 0-0 Mbarara City
2017/2018
- Mbarara City 1-0 Onduparaka
- Onduparaka 0-0 Mbarara City
Sc Villa Vs Gaddafi FC – FUFA TECHNICAL CENTER.
The last game of the day will see SC Villa host Gaddafi FC at FUFA Technical Center, Njeru.
Greek coach Petros Koukouras is under pressure of a sack as his side have gone eight games without a win since they defeated Tooro United at the end of December. They have managed 4 draws and 4 loses in that period and found the back of net only thrice.
This is a must win fixture for Villa given how tough their next three look like (Vipers, Police and Wakiso Giants)
Reports coming from the corridors suggest that top club officials have started talking with other coaches.
It remains to be seen if they can build from their previous result.
For Gaddafi FC, they find themselves 8th on the log, seven points above struggling SC Villa and can stretch that margin to 10 points with a win.
Peter Onen, who has made a difference in the club since he came in will be seeking to complete a league double over the Joggos.
“We had an upper hand in the first leg but this is a different game, our tactical approach is slightly going to change, they reinforced their squad so it’s a demanding match for either side because we are both not safe.” said Gaddafi FC head coach Peter Onen.
Last Result
The Joogos played out a goalless stalemate in their last league game after fierce rivals KCCA FC away from home while Gaddafi FC shared the spoils in their last game with Express FC.
In the first round, Gaddafi FC edged the fixture 2-1 at the Gaddafi Arena in Jinja.
What Could This Mean.
SC Villa, the record league winners sit just a point above danger. A win could take them above Busoga United in 11th and a poor result may see the side end the day in the red zone.
For Gaddafi FC, a win will see them add on their points tally to 29 in 21 games but will still remain eight.
Team News
Sc Villa
They will miss defender Joseph Kafumbe who was sent off against KCCA FC at Lugogo while Fred Agandu is back from suspension.
Isma Mugulusi remainsa long-term absentee just like Charles Bbaale, Allan Nyanzi and Ronald Ssekiganda.
Gaddafi FC
For the Soilder boys, goalkeeper Ronald Mutebi, Alex Kitata, Yunus Sibira (suspension) and Captain Andrew Waiswa all return.Ronald Bithum will have to be assessed ahead of the game
Hassan Musana has malaria, Sula Mpanga went for the Post Primary Schools football competitions while Faisal Muwawu is still sidelined.
Probable Lineups
SC Villa: Ssenkooto MARTIN (GK) , Gavin Kizito, Ssemakula Kenneth, Gift Fred, Fred Agandu, Agele Benard, Amir Kakomo, Goffin Oyirwoth, Sadam Juma, Nicholas Kabonge, Isaac Ogwang
Gaddafi FC: Ronald Mutebi (GK) , Jamaldine Buchochera, Bakali Magumba, Isaac Isinde, Paul Musamali, Umar Kyeyune, Franco Onen, Andrew Waiswa, Richard Basangwa, Ronald Bithum, Alex Kitata
Head To Head.
2021/2022
- Gaddafi FC 2-1 SC Villa.
