Uganda Premier League
Today, 4pm
Entebbe UPPC v NEC
NEC head into Saturday’s clash with Entebbe UPPC not just chasing three points, but a sense of direction. After a shaky start to the season and the suspension of head coach Hussein Mbalangu, the Bugolobi side now turns to interim boss James Odoch to steady the ship and inspire belief.
Odoch, a former midfield craftsman known for his calm authority, begins his tenure in Bugonga against a confident Entebbe outfit that has quietly become one of the early-season surprises.
Despite missing key players Jacob Okao and Innocent Media, NEC boast enough experience to challenge — with names like Mustafa Mujjuzi, Hassan Ssenyonjo, Fazil Tumwine, and Julius Poloto expected to carry the fight. But with just two points from their opening fixtures, the margin for error is already thin.
Entebbe, meanwhile, have every reason to fancy their chances. Under Abdallah Mubiru, the newcomers have shown early composure — edging Lugazi 2-1 in their last home outing and holding SC Villa to a credible draw.
While NEC battle to rise from the relegation zone, Entebbe’s steady climb to sixth has made them one of the division’s early talking points. Saturday’s meeting, therefore, is more than a routine fixture — it’s a crossroads between a team trying to rebuild and another determined to prove they belong.
