Overview:
Badru Kaddu, the Express coach was at Lugogo during the most successful time under Mike Mutebi and his opposite number Jackson Magera, who is fully in charge with co-coach Brian Ssenyondo on national duty was part of that staff.
Thursday, 23-10-2025
- BUL FC vs Buhimba United Saints FC – FUFA Technical Center, Njeru 4pm
- Express FC vs KCCA FC – Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo 8pm Live on Sanyuka Prime TV
With the return to the traditional double round-robin format, each point now makes sense and this will be why the highly anticipated derby between Express and KCCA hold high stakes.
The hosts come into the game with one victory, a draw and as many defeats and with four points, they are one behind the Kasasiro who are unbeaten so far but have only managed one win drawing two other matches.
The fixture will see renewal of acquaintances right from the dugout to the pitch as old rivals fight for points.
Badru Kaddu, the Express coach was at Lugogo during the most successful time under Mike Mutebi and his opposite number Jackson Magera, who is fully in charge with co-coach Brian Ssenyondo on national duty was part of that staff.
Besides, the Red Eagles key players at the moment Ali Mwirusi, Lawrence Bukenya and Muhamad Ssenoga alias Kagawa are products of Lugogo while KCCA have Herbert Achai who spent last season with the seven-time champions and Apha Ssali played there for over two seasons.
Following a draw with Lugazi in the last outing, Magera has called for precision against the Red Eagles emphasizing taking chances.
“Lugazi did well as far as low block defending is concerned. They frustrated our build up play. Our lads tried, but we did not do enough and were not so clinical in front of the goal,” he said.
“We need to focus on improving our precision in front of the goal as a priority.”
Ivan Ahimbisibwe, scorer in the 2-1 win over Villa will be tasked with converting the chances on the day but the midfield trio of Said Mayanja, Ashraf Mugume and Joel Sserunjogi must seize control of the game.
Besides Kagawa, the hosts have fire power in Rashid Kawawa and Richard Basangwa.
KCCA are without Ettiene Katenga, Derrick Nsibambi, Emmanuel Anyama, Mubeezi and Brian Ijjara (U-17 national duty) but have Achai and Gavin Kizito back from national duty.
Key Stats
- KCCA have won 3 of the past 10 premier league meetings including last season’s 3-0 victory at Nakivubo [L2, D5]
- Two of the KCCA three victories in that period have come away from home.
- Express have only picked one victory when they host KCCA; a 3-2 win in 2018 when goals from Michael Birungi, Eric Kambale and Disan Galiwango turned Allan Okello brace into a consolation [L5, D7]
Elsewhere on Thursday, table leaders Buhimba visit BUL at Fufa Technical Centre, Njeru in the early kick off.
Other match day FOUR fixtures
Friday, 24-10-2025
- Kitara FC vs Mbarara City FC – The Royals Park, Butema, Hoima City 8pm, Live on Sanyuka Prime TV.
- SC Villa vs Police FC – FUFA Stadium, Kadiba 8pm, Live on FUFA TV/Sanyuka TV.
Saturday, 25-10-2025
- Entebbe UPPC FC vs NEC FC – Bugonga Fisheries Ground, Entebbe 8pm
- Vipers SC vs UPDF FC – St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende (Postponed)
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