Mbarara City FC return to Kakyeka Stadium on Saturday evening with survival on the line, as they host Lugazi FC in a must-win clash. Fresh from a narrow 1-0 victory over Wakiso Giants, the Ankole Lions will be looking to build momentum and secure their place in the Uganda Premier League next season.
Interim coach Zaid Byekwaso will once again be tasked with delivering a tactical masterclass to overcome a resilient Lugazi side. A win for Mbarara City will confirm their safety, regardless of results elsewhere, effectively sealing Wakiso Giants’ relegation.
Peter Onzima, who came off the bench to score the winner against Wakiso, could once again prove crucial in their bid for survival.
When the two sides last met, they settled for a draw after Ali Bayo’s late equalizer canceled out Latif Ssenkubuge’s opener. However, Mbarara City will take confidence from their dominant 3-1 win over Lugazi at home in their 2022 FUFA Big League encounter.
Lugazi FC, currently 11th with 31 points, will aim to solidify their mid-table position with a win, which would take them to 34 points. For Mbarara City, victory would move them to 29 points and cement their 13th-place finish—more importantly, ensuring top-flight football next season.
