Saturday’s meeting at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo brings together two sides searching for answers as the Uganda Premier League first round draws to a close.
Police arrive still hurting from a heavy loss to leaders Vipers, a result that widened the gap at the top and left the Cops with little margin for error. Anything short of victory would further weaken their ambitions in a tightly contested campaign.
URA, however, see the fixture as a chance to stop the bleeding. The Tax Collectors have endured a torrid run, going several matches without a win before a recent draw with Calvary offered a glimmer of relief. With the team hovering just above the danger zone, urgency now defines every outing.
Matia Lule will be banking on attacking spark from Bedia Ikamba, Brian James Obedi, Umar Kasumba and Charles Bbale to stretch the URA backline, while the hosts look to familiar faces like Nelson Ssenkatuka and Fred Amaku to deliver when it matters most. For head coach Hussein Mbalangu, the match represents an opportunity to claim a much-needed first victory since taking charge.
Key Stat
URA hold the historical edge in this fixture, winning 12 of their 22 meetings with Police since 2013 (D6, L4).
Elsewhere on Saturday, SC Villa entertain Lugazi at Kadiba, Kitara make the trip to Calvary, NEC face Express at Lugogo, and Maroons welcome Mbarara City in Luzira.
