SC Vila will be looking for their third win of the season when they play hosts to bottom placed UTODA F.C at Mutesa II Wankulukuku stadium today in one of the two double headers to be relayed live on SS9. The Jogoos who endured a difficult first round will be eager to kick start the second round in a memorable fashion in order to boast their confidence.
It should be noted that the blues best performance of the season so far came against today’s opponents a team they thrashed 3-0 at the same venue at the closure of the first round.
TEAM NEWS: Striker Paul Musamali who missed the first round encounter due to malaria is expected to make his debut. Coach Mike Mutebi will be with out inspirational skipper Denis Guma who is still serving a Fufa suspension. Muwadda Mawejje (dislocation), Ssenfuka Patrick (knee) and Eurukana Nkugwa (thigh) are expected to miss out while Kakaire Apollo is a doubt. Right back Ssekiziyivu Steven returns to the team after missing the entire first round due to injuries and malaria.
ONE TO WATCH: Noah Ssemakula the man dubbed the new No. 10 by his coach will be the man expected to lead the demolition of Utoda. The Vietnam returnee who netted in the 3-0 win over Utoda in the first round is the man loaded with the burden of creating as well score goals in this encounter.
Probable line up (4.3.3):. Mulindwa Muwonge, Kisalita Ayub, Okoth Denis, Kabanda Robert, Muleme Isaac, Kirabira Isaac (cpt), Katende Hamis, Ndaula Moses, Wasswa Herman, Ssemakula Noah and Musamali Paul. Coach. Mike Mutebi.
UTODA TEAM NEWS: Coach Ismail Kintu will looking for first win of the season against the blues. His captain Zinda Hussein will be the player expected to unlock Villa’s rear guard as well man the field. Veteran defender Eid Ssebalatta is expected to marshal the defence. Utoda will be with out suspended defender Mukonkogtsa Noah who got marching orders in the previous encounter having brought Herman Wasswa down in the area for Villa’s opener in the 3-0 loss before league recess.
ONE TO WATCH: Zinda Hussein, if the team is to click, he must be the orchestrator like the norm has been in previous games. Ssekatawa Ibrahim, Mubiru Yasin, Ssekajoba, Eid Ssebalatta, Balensi Wycliff, Ssegane Eliajah, Kabanda Eric, Makuwa Noah, Zinda Hussein, Yusuf Muhamad and Ngaba Pius. Coach Kintu Ismail.
DID YOU KNOW? Utoda F.c are the only team in the division not to win a game so far in the season. Sc.villa have never lost to Utoda F.C at Wankulukuku and have beaten the taxi operators 3-0 in their last two meetings at the stadium. SC.villa has not won a game telecast live on T.V this season.
PREDICTION: Utoda is determined to get a first win but Villa looks a hard side for them to make their feat. I expect a win for the hosts. SC.VILLA 4-0 UTODA F.C
