Lugazi will be eager to complete a double against Express as Uganda Premier league returns with matchday 19 at Najjembe Stadium today evening.
Lugazi have been hot and cold thus struggling to impress at their home which was not the case in the previous campaigns.
Their last league outing ended in a disappointing 2-0 loss to NEC FC and they are seeking to return to winning ways.
The leaders will miss out two players for this encounter Including midfielder Derrick Mwanje will miss the match through suspension after accumulating three yellow cards and Nelson Mandela is also out due to personal issues while defender Rogers Atube has returned to full training, and will be assessed to determine his readiness to feature in this game.
In their last meeting coach Oliver Mbekeka made history as the first female coach to lead a team in the Uganda Premier League, guiding Lugazi FC to a 1-0 victory over Express FC under the Nakivubo floodlights.
This marked Lugazi’s first-ever win in the top flight, a monumental achievement for the trailblazing gaffer and the newcomers.
The visitors, Express FC, come into the match motivated after securing an emphatic 4-1 victory over Wakiso Giants on Monday.
The Red Eagles will welcome Emmanuel Wasswa and Ashiraf Mbazira back after missing Wakiso Giants game due to suspension. Geoffrey Gagganga is also back from injury and available for selection.
Derrick Ngoobi and Steven Senfuma are sidelined with injuries.
Express FC currently sits fifth with 28 points while Lugazi are in 11th position with 20 points.
