Friday February 26, 2016
SCVU Vs KCCA – Namboole @ 4.30pm
KCCA make a short trip to Mandela National stadium, Namboole to face off with SC Victoria University minus striker Ceaser Okhuti.
The striker, a January signing from rivals Express FC has a foot problem that has kept him out of the team’s last training and manager Mike Mutebi confirmed him out.
“Besides Okhuti (foot injury), the rest of the players who featured in the 3-1 win over URA FC are available.”
In his absence, Mutebi is expected to recall on form Derrick Nsibambi who is the only KCCA striker ever to score a brace against SCVU in the 3-0 home win last season.
Meanwhile, KCCA will be seeking a fourth straight league win over the hosts after drawing the previous four prior to last season.
KCCA won the corresponding fixture 2-0 last season with goals from Joseph Ochaya and Baker Lukooya (he has since joined Bright Stars) and won the first round of this campaign won 1-0 through Owen Kasule penalty.
Okot, Kawooya face old employers
KCCA skipper Denis Okot and winger Farouk Kawooya if selected will turn guns against former bosses.
Okot joined the Lugogo based side at the start of the campaign whilst Kawooya who is yet to debut for the club is a January window signing.
“It’s a difficult game against familiar foes but we are determined. They are still part of me and when I score against them, I won’t celebrate.”
The ex-Gulu United and SC Villa player promised either a goal or an assist for his club.
“And I will score against them and create chances for our forwards.”
On the other hand, SC Victoria University who are struggling financially will draw inspiration from their goalless draw against JMC Hippos on Tuesday.
They are on 16 points; just three above the relegation zone and will be fighting to escape the monster.
Key Stat:
- The previous seven meetings between the two sides has produced four draws and three wins for KCCA.
- The total league meetings (7) have produced 12 goals.
- KCCA has kept five clean sheets against SC Victoria University including three in succession.
KCCA has the chance to go seven points clear at the top of the log with victory incase Police lose to URA FC.