WANKULUKUKU STADIUM, 1630HRS. Table topping Express F.C play host to arch rivals KCC F.C at Mutesa II Wankulukuku in a game that pits coach Sam Ssimbwa against his former student Morley Byekwaso.
EXPRESS TEAM NEWS: Coach Sam Ssimbwa returns to the dug out and will be bouyed by the return of exciting midfielder Bonny Baingana who missed the 5-2 win over bottom placed UTODA F.C in the previous game. A win over KCC will automatically ensure the Red eagles finish the first round as table leaders. Julius Ogwang will again lead the attack bearing in mind that if he scores, he may finish the first round as
the leading scorer. Besides players who have threatened to quit Express if they are not contracted by the time the second round kicks off, the team is confident of over coming the Lugogo based side.
Probable line up: (4-3-3). Jamal Salim, Yusuf Jjuuko, Agele Bernard, Katongole Henry, Ismail Kazibwe, Ssempala Hashim, Kavuma Willy, Ssentöngo Geofrey, Bony Baigana, Luzige Edgar, and Ogwang Julius.
KCC TEAM NEWS: Morley Byekwaso will miss the services of suspended right back Ssaka Mpiima and the injured trio of Siraje Turyamuhebwa (knee), Kakooza Jimmy (ankle) and Eddie Mubiru (ankle). Aloro Modest is expected to fill in at right back while Titus Lubega will lead the line in the absence of Mubiru. Ivan Ntege, Mulumba Ceaser and Ndiefi Ssebagala will man the midfield. Under interim coach Byekwaso, the Yellow boys have not lost a game away from home having defeated Simba and Masaka L.c in Bombo and Masaka Recreation grounds respectively.
Probable line up: (4-4-2). Wakabu Godfrey, Aloro Modest, Malinga Richard, Omar Hitimana, Katerega Edison, Ivan Ntege, Mulumba Ceaser, Peterson Mugisha, Ssebagala Ndiefi, Birungi Micheal and Lubega Titus.
DID YOU KNOW? Express F.C last won the league title in 1996. Express F.C have so far scored 23 goals in the league with Julius Ogwang netting 7 of the total. Express F.C are the only team to have scored more than 4 goals in a league game this season. KCC F.C last won the league title in 2007 under Nsimbe.
