By Lubulwa Edrine
Seven players will be unavailable for KCCA as they hosts historical rivals Express FC in the Kampala derby today Saturday at the MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo, Kampala.
The club has confirmed that forward Derrick Nsibambi, will miss the game due to hamstring injury sustained during training in this the week.
Defenders Flibert Obenchan and Ibrahim Juma will also miss out due to knee and hamstring injury respectively. Young forward Abubaker Mayanja and midfielder Elvis Mwanje join the list with foot injuries.
Hassan Muhamud will miss due to suspension after picking up the third yellow card in the previous game against Lugazi FC. Other teenager Brian Ijara is away with the U17 National Team preparing for the AFCON U17 CECAFA zonal qualifiers.
The 13 times Uganda premier league champions will still welcome back four players from injuries and suspension for this derby. Peter Magambo has returned to full training, Shafik Nana Kiwkiriza and young goalkeeper Humphrey Oyirwoth have completed their UACE papers and are all available for selection. Goalkeeper Anthony Emojong has returned from a compassionate leave that kept him away from the team in the previous game.
The Head Coach, Abdallah Mubiru, caught up with Rora Media and said, “We play Express FC in the derby. These kinds of games are not about which team is on top but which team wants it most. When we were still playing, we called it a struggle for the fittest. We need to be on top of our game to overcome them (Express) in the derby. We need to be clinical enough and convert our chances. We have prepared well, and we are ready for the challenge.”
