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Clash of Titans as Bunamwaya SC takes on URA in the Bell Uganda Cup final.
DATE: 12TH/MAY/2012, WHERE: PECE STADIUM, GULU. KICK OFF 4.00PM
All roads this weekend lead to Pece stadium, Gulu district where the finals of the Bell Uganda Cup will be held. The highly anticipated finals pits league champions URA FC against Bunamwaya SC. With both teams still competing on both fronts (league and cup), it does not come much bigger as the winner of the tie will enrich the chances for a historical double this season. Unlike Bunamwaya SC who is in the finals for the first time, URA FC has played in the finals three times winning just once.
PATH TO THE FINALS
URA FC SUMMARIZED PATH TO THE PECE FINALS
Round Home Away Venue
64 Sadoline FC 0 3 URA FC MUBS Ground-Nakawa
32 St Mary’s FC 0 1 URA FC Makerere Ground
16 Luweero United 2 6 URA FC Luweero Ground
8(quarter finals) URA FC 3 0 SC Villa Lugazi
4(semi-finals 1st leg) URA FC 2 0 Masaka LC FC Lugazi
4(semi-finals 2nd leg) Masaka LC FC 0 1 URA FC Masaka Recreation
BUNAMWAYA SC SUMMARIZED PATH TO THE FINALS
Round Home Away Venue
64 Rising stars FC 1-4 Bunamwaya SC Oyam Grounds
32 Bunamwaya SC 2-0 Victoria University Buikwe Grounds
16 Misindye Soana 1-3 Bunamwaya SC MUBS Ground-Nakawa
8(Quarter finals) Bunamwaya SC 4-2 Police FC Buikwe Grounds
4(semi-finals 1st leg) Maroons FC 0-1 Bunamwaya SC Luzira grounds
4(semi-finals 2nd leg) Bunamwaya SC 2-0 Maroons FC Buikwe grounds.
URA FC TEAM NEWS:
Coach Alex Isabirye is still sweating over the fitness of a number of his players. Ssentongo Robert, Vincent Kayizzi, Sula Bagala and Mubiru Sam are all injury doubts though the coach is optimistic they still have a chance to feature in the finals. Defender cum midfielder Asuman Alishe is also doubtful as he is doing his university examinations. Allan Owiny is expected to start in goal with Masaba Simeon, Sam Ssenkomi and either of Lawrence Ssegawa or Munaba Allan at left back, If Mubiru does not recover in time, Ssempiira Phillip will deputise at the heart of defence to partner Ssenkomi.
Skipper Manko Kawesa is expected to run the show in midfield. Said Kyeyune and Oscar Agaba may also complete the midfield trio.
Upfront, if passed fit. Robert Ssentongo will lead the line in a three man attack has Feni Ali Moses and either of Sula Bagala (doubtful), Nsumba Augustine or Ociti Benson.
MAN TO WATCH:
Moses Feni is the competition’s leading scorer with 5 goals and his form in the previous matches for URA makes him the perfect man to turn the tide in favor of his side. The midfielder has scored lots of important goals for the club in the recent weeks carrying the burden of scoring off the back of Ssentongo.
Probable Line up: (4 3 3):
Allan Owiny (gk), Masaba Simon, Ssenkomi Sam, Ssempiira Phillip, Munaaba Allan, Manko Kawesa (cpt), Said Kyeyune, Oscar Agaba, Ssentongo Robert, Feni Moses and Nsumba Augustine.
BUNAMWAYA SC TEAM NEWS:
There are no injury worries for Coach Edward Golola ahead of the epic clash. Only midfield gem Saddam Juma (not licensed) didn’t travel with the squad to Gulu. Hamza Muwonge is expected to be in goal. The defence line comprise of the usual suspects Wadada Nicholas and Godfrey Walusimbi at the right and left back respectively while Sseku Ronald and Ssali Edward continue at the heart of defence.
Skipper Kimuli Robert, Hakim Ssekumba and Mpadde Joseph or Sserunkuma Simon are expected in the centre of the pack while the deadly of trio of Ceaser Okhuti, Tony Odur and magician Luwaga Kizito will lead the hunt for goals
MAN TO WATCH:
Ceaser Okhuti’s return to the team coincided with the team’s improvement in performance. No wonder team mate Luwagga Kizito pointed him out as the man to score that all important winner that will decide the game. His pace and accuracy make him the man to unlock URA FC’s slow backline.
Probable line up (4 3 3):
Muwonge Hamza (gk), Wadada Nicholas, Edward Ssali, Sseku Ronald, Walusimbi Godfrey, Kimuli Robert (cpt), Hakim Ssekumba, Sserunkuma Simon, Luwagga Kizito, Ceaser Okhuti and Odur Tony.
Did you know this?
– The last time the two sides met in this competition, URA FC won the tie on penalties. The game was played at Kitende grounds.
– Bunamwaya SC is playing in their maiden Cup final while URA FC is doing it for the forth time.
– Martin Muwanga has played for both teams and will be facing his former employers.
PREDICTION:
The game will be decided on spot kicks after a score draw in normal time.What is your prediction?
