- Tuesday February 14, 2017
- Onduparaka Vs URA – Green Light stadium, Arua @ 4.30pm
Limping URA make a long journey to West Nile on Tuesday afternoon seeking to complete a double over Onduparaka.
The Tax collectors beat the Caterpillars 3-1 in Lugazi in the reverse fixture but go into the game low on confidence after throwing away a two goal lead against struggling JMC Hippos seven days ago.
They face a side with an impregnable home record that stretches far back to the regional league but they too, don’t inspire confidence after losing 3-1 to Proline in their previous fixture at Lugogo.
URA coach Kefa Kisala admits the game will be tough like any other in the division but says they what it takes to become the side to leave the intimidating Arua with maximum points.
“We are playing against a good side and their home record gives them edge,” he said. “But we have enough experience to handle that and hopefully, the boys play better and we get the maximum points,” he added.
Mbabazi against Kisala
What will spice up the fixture more will be on the touchline. Onduparaka coach Charles Livingstone Mbabazi was assistant to Kisala before the two fell out and the former got axed.
Though both remained silent, Kawowo Sports understands that the two had big misunderstandings working together and either will be eager to inflict damage on the other come match day.
Team News
Onduparaka defender Rashid Toha limped off in the loss to Proline and it remains to be seen whether he will be fit for the encounter.
In addition, midfield enforcer Ivan Mbowa also sat out the fixture due to illness but must be fit to face the four-time league champions who are 7th on the 16 team log with 23 points.
For the visitors, Elkanah Nkugwa remains a big doubt for the tie but Richard Kasagga, who missed the four goal thrilling draw with JMC Hippos, is likely to be available.
Onduparaka have a chance to get back to 3rd with maximum points since second placed Vipers are not in action.
