FUFA Big League: Kataka in tricky away tie to Water at Kyambogo

FUFA Big League: Wednesday, 19^th April 2017:

• Artland Katale Vs Paidha Black Angels – Kamuli Park Municipal stadium (4:30 p.m)
• Water Vs Kataka – Kyambogo West End playground (4:30 p.m)

Mbale-based FUFA Big League side, Kataka Football Club travels to Kampala to play Water F.C in a match they require maximum points to be assured of survival in the second tier league.

Kataka, who were rock bottom when the first round eclipsed have since fought a desperate war to pick vital points week in, week out in the second phase of the league.

As it stands, Kataka is 9^th with 22 points from 20 games requires only three points out of their remaining three matches if they are to survive the relegation monster.

Against a stubborn Water outfit, Kataka who recently lost 5-2 at home to KCCA in the Uganda Cup will need to work for maximum points if they are to avoid playing in the Big league next season.

Peter Lusimbula and Nasur Nandala will lead the front line in a quest for Kataka’s goals away from home at the Kyambogo west end playground.

Experienced defender Mubarak Tenywa is the among the tried and tested Water players expected to give the visitors a torrid time at the back.

Tenywa has always risen to the expected occasion to provide the perfect team leadership skills, vision and confidence.

Water is currently 6^th with 28 points and has no chance of making it to the playoff slots neither being relegated.

In the other match to be played on the day, Paidha Black Angels is away to Artland-Katale Kamuli Park.

Paidha Black Angels is currently in 5^th place with 31 points, five ahead of 7^th Artland-Katale who have 26 points.

Two victories in their remaining games and faltering for Busia Fisheries (34) and Kira United (36) in their respective last matches will see Paidha Black Angels join Ndejje University or Maroons for the playoff slots.

Team captain Michael Ssekirya, Saddam Kazindula, Rajab Waiswa, Godfrey Kalende, Peter Musoke, Nasser Kigenyi and goalkeeper Aziz Omony are some of the key pillars for the home team.

Playoffs shall start on the 4^th May 2017 with the first runners of Elgon Group taking on the second runners in Rwenzori group for the opening game.

In the second game, the 1^st runners up of Rwenzori versus second runners up in Elgon group.

Both the main promotional final and last match of the FUFA Big League (Masavu, winner of Rwenzori Group and winner of Elgon Group) will be held on Sunday, 7^th May 2017 at the Mutesa II Wankulukuku stadium.