Overview:
NEC edge the H2H contest with three victories [L2, D1] but lost the reverse fixture 2-1 last season with Said Mayanja scoring a brace.
Saturday August 29, 2026
- MTN Omondi stadium, Lugogo 4pm
KCCA and NEC lock horns in a highly anticipated clash at the MTN Omondi stadium, Lugogo on Saturday as they aim for maximum points in their 2026/27 season opener.
The two sides faced off a week ago with the Kasasiro edging the contest 1-0 in the Fufa Super 8 thanks to a decisive goal from Said Mayanja.
Brian Ssenyondo and Badru Kaddu, head coaches at KCCA and NEC respectively both believe the Fufa Super 8 final match is now in the past.
“We won, celebrated and now focus is on winning the league,” said Ssenyondo. “It is a different fixture and we want to win and start on a good note,” he added.
“It will be a tough game but this is an opportunity to play well and I believe we shall represent ourselves well on the day.”
On the other hand, Kaddu said; “The final is a different match altogether because its is about the result mainly but we have another chance to rectify what we didn’t do well then.
“Put away the chances we create and defending well and the target is to get all three points against our local rivals.”
KCCA will be without Anthony Emojong (sick) while Ibrahim Kasule has fitness doubts although he will be in the match day squad.
NEC have reported no injury worries implying forward Fahad Bayo could make his debut after he was stretchered off moments after coming on in the finale.
Key stat:
- NEC edge the H2H contest with three victories [L2, D1] but lost the reverse fixture 2-1 last season with Said Mayanja scoring a brace.
Elsewhere, SC Villa host Kitara at Wankulukuku, Lugazi take on Kigezi Home Boyz at Najjembe, Kataka are away to UPDF in Bukedea, Police are at home to Mbarara City in Kamwokya while newcomers Blacks Power and Ntugasaze lock horns at Hoima City stadium.
Saturday August 29, 2026 fixtures
- Blacks Power vs Ntugasaze – Hoima City stadium 4pm
- SC Villa vs Kitara – Mutesa II stadium, Wankulukuku 4pm Live TV
- Lugazi vs Kigezi Home Boyz – Lugazi FC stadium, Najjembe 4pm
- Police vs Mbarara City – Kira Police Arena, Kamwokya 4pm
- UPDF vs Kataka – Hamz stadium, Nakivubo 7pm
Sunday August 30, 2026 fixtures
- BUL vs Express – Fufa Technical Centre, Njeru 4pm
- Maroons vs URA – Mutesa II stadium, Wankulukuku 4pm
