Wakiso Giants FC will host NEC FC in the Uganda Premier League today Friday, March 7, 2025. The match is set to take place at Wakiso’s home ground.
Team Form and Standings
NEC FC currently holds the second position in the league standings with 40 points from 18 matches, boasting 12 wins, 4 draws, and 2 losses. They have scored 23 goals and conceded 10, resulting in a +13 goal difference.
The victory over Wakiso will reduce on the point gap between NEC and leaders Vipers to three points and coach Hussein Mbalangu has tasked his charges to battle for that.
“We need to go for three points. We know we are playing a team that is in the relegation zone but we have to live up to our expectations,” noted Mbalangu.
Wakiso Giants FC, on the other hand, are positioned 14th with 13 points from 18 matches. Their record includes 2 wins, 7 draws, and 9 losses, with 11 goals scored and 28 conceded, leading to a -17 goal difference.
In their recent fixtures, NEC FC Bugolobi has demonstrated strong form beating Lugazi Municipal FC, 2-0 while Wakiso Giants lost 4-1 to Express.
In their previous encounter in October last year, NEC secured a 2-0 victory over Wakiso Giants at Lugogo.
NEC FC enters this match as the favorites, given their superior league position and recent form. Wakiso Giants FC, facing challenges this season, will aim to leverage home advantage to secure a positive result.
