After a disappointing start of the season with the dreaded 64-03 loss against 2013/14 first runners up Heathens at Kyadondo Rugby Grounds, Mutoni Warriors will be back in the fray for more weekend action when the side faces Ezee Money Rhinos at Legends Grounds on Saturday.
Warriors will be guided by experienced Coach Herbert Wafula as the outfit seeks maiden victory in the new rugby premiership. With influential players like Musisi Henry, Brian Seruyange, and Gabriel Aredo, the team will need to brush off last weekend’s humiliation that saw them notch only 3 points courtesy of Owen Kinyera’s penalty.
Flanker Zeno Otieno Owora and Erasmus Aredo must grow more into the team and maintain discipline for this second encounter following a yellow and red both witnessed respectively against Heathens last Saturday.
Coach Wafula could also be spoilt for choice after bringing in Monger’s fly half Benjamin Kinoobe and Safaricom seven’s U19 most valuable player George Nyeko who could bolster Warriors for yet another season with in the top eight since promotion as Summerkamp in 2012.
Coach John Musoke’s Ezee Money Rhinos head for this as a tougher challenge despite having made a remarkable comeback to edge Pirates 12-05 in their first league match at Legends. Marshall Tchumkam and Paul Zimbe ought to replicate their brilliant performances as Rhinos look forward to maintaining 100% winning record.
Facts
When the duo faced each other in second half of last season, Mutoni Warriors edged Ezee Money Rhinos 11-17.
Coach Herbert Wafula’s Warriors were languishing in relegation zone in that ninth week and the match unfolded as an encounter that salvaged points for top half of the table.
Their first battle in 2013/14 season revealed to the fans how resilient Mutoni Warriors had become, having made a very dramatic second half comeback despite the 20-22 loss at Legends.
Saturday fixtures
Legends Rugby Grounds
Mutoni Warriors Vs Ezee Money Rhinos at 3:00pm
Pirates Vs Heathens at 5:00pm
Entebbe Rugby Grounds
Sadolin Mongers Vs Kobs at 4:30pm
Makerere Rugby Grounds
Impis Vs Toyota Buffaloes at 4:30pm
