By Lubulwa Edrine
StarTimes Uganda Premier League
Lugazi FC vs KCCA FC at Lugazi FC Stadium
The StarTimes Uganda Premier League Match 10 returns this Saturday as tricky Lugazi FC host’s KCCA FC in Lugazi at Najjembe stadium.
The Cityzens came in this game with big boost after the return of four key players include team Captain Julius Poloto and forward Derrick Nsibambi who have recovered from hamstring injuries and have returned to full fitness. The pair has been involved in team training this week.
Joao Gabriel has recovered from an ankle injury that has kept him out since the start of the season. The Brazilian is available for selection and goalkeeper Mutwalibi Mugolofa returns from suspension and will be part of the matchday squad.
Previously, KCCA FC dropped three points for the first time this term against NEC FC, while Lugazi FC shared spoils with Police FC.
The Cityzens have conceded twice in four away games this season, while Lugazi FC has conceded four goals in four games played at home this season.
KCCA FC is third on the StarTimes Uganda Premier League table with 18 points from 9 matches, while Lugazi FC lie 12th on the log with 10 points from 9 games.
The hosts, Lugazi FC, have not lost a game in their last five fixtures played. They have won two and shared spoils in three games. Their last loss came against Maroons FC on 6th October 2024.
The fixture will also be KCCA’s fifth on the road this term. This will be the first time both facing.
KCCA FC’s last 5 games
KCCA FC 0-1 NEC FC
Vipers SC 1-1 KCCA FC
KCCA FC 5-0 Maroons FC
Mbale Heroes FC 0-1 KCCA FC
KCCA FC 0-0 UPDF FC
Lugazi FC last 5 games
Police FC 0-0 Lugazi FC
Wakiso Giants FC 0-0 Lugazi FC
Lugazi FC 1-0 NEC FC
Express FC 0-1 Lugazi FC
Lugazi FC 1-1 Mbale Heroes FC
Team News: KCCA FC
Teenager Brian Ijara is away with the U17 National Team preparing for the AFCON U17 CECAFA zonal qualifiers.
The duo of Peter Magambo and Filbert Obenchan is ruled out due to foot and knee injuries, respectively.
Young midfielder Elvis Mwanje is ruled out with a foot injury. Shafik Nana Kwikiriza is away for school.
Lugazi FC Team news
Steven Bogere’s men are cruising on a five unbeaten streak coming into this game, and the aura around the team is of a serial winner ever since the team strode off the base of the log. Currently, they are 12th on the table with 10 points after nine rounds of play.
Victories against Express and NEC were vital in changing the course of the team, while the recent barren draws against Wakiso Giants and Police FC have ploughed infinite self-belief into the players, moulding them into warriors obsessed with collecting points in every match they play.
Coach Steven Bogere and Mbekeka Oliver have built a scary tactical machine in the forest, and their combo has proved so innovative since the former arrived at the Lugazi FC Stadium in late October.
Almost full squad ready for the game, with only Rogers Atube missing through injury.
