Uganda Premier League Today,4pm
Lugazi v Express
Express FC embark on a new chapter under Jimmy Kintu Mwera with a tricky away assignment against Lugazi on Thursday at Najjembe. The former Calvary FC coach takes charge after replacing Badru Kaddu, who recently moved to NEC FC, inheriting a Red Eagles squad eager to rebound after a mixed start to the Uganda Premier League season.
Kintu begins his tenure aware of the challenge: Express lost both league encounters against Lugazi last season, making Thursday’s clash a statement opportunity. Victory would not only boost morale but also signal that the Red Eagles are serious about competing in the upper echelons of the table.
Both sides arrive in confident form. Lugazi stunned Buhimba United Saints with a resounding 5-2 victory, while Express crushed Mbarara City 4-1 at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo, showing the attacking prowess that could make the difference in tight matches.
The table adds an extra layer of intrigue: both teams sit on eight points after six matches, with Express narrowly ahead in 7th place on goal difference, while Lugazi occupy 9th. A win for either side could catapult them into the top-four race, heightening the stakes for the clash at Najjembe.
Elsewhere in the UPL, SC Villa will host NEC at Kadiba Stadium in a late kickoff, while Kitara and BUL meet at Royal Park, Butema, rounding out a compelling midweek slate of fixtures.
For Kintu and his Red Eagles, Thursday is more than just a match—it is a chance to set the tone for his tenure and prove that Express can challenge among the league’s elite once again.
