Saturday September 28, 2024
- Express vs Maroons – 7pm
- URA vs Mbarara – 4pm
Express return to action with a home clash against Maroons aiming to bounce back after a heavy defeat at Kitende last week versus Vipers.
The Red Eagles take on the Prison Warders at Hamz stadium, Nakivubo under floodlights in the second of the two league matches on the day.
Coach Baker Mbowa is aware that failure to pick all points will deter his side’s aim of being amongst the competitors for the league.
He will rely on striker Sam Ssenyonjo, Alpha Ssali and John Asiimwe to unlock the visitors’ backline commanded by Apollo Kagogwe.
For Maroons, a slow start to the season after a draw and defeat versus UPDF and Wakiso Giants respectively means they must beat the Red Eagles.
With a single point so far, they occupy a slot in the relegation zone and need to start picking points.
Former Express youngster Ivan Mayanja, veteran forward Solomon Walusimbi, Ronald Orombi and Jackson Nunda must bring their A game to the fore if they are to leave Nakivubo with a decent result.
In the early kick off, four-time champions URA host their first game of the 2024-25 season.
The tax collectors lost their opening match 1-0 to KCCA but made amends with a victory of similar score line away to Soltilo Bright Stars last week.
Against Mbarara City who are winless after losing 4-2 to champions SC Villa and managing just a draw at home to newly promoted Police FC, Alex Isabirye will be desperate to win.