Attacking midfielder Tom Masiko returns to the KCC FC squad that faces Burundi’s Atletico in a must win tie at the Kigali Regional stadium, Nyamirambo.
The number 7 missed the 1-2 loss to Djibouti’s Atletico due to injury but has been named in the starting X1 for the FSL champions’ third game of the tourney.
Masiko replaces youthful striker Derrick Nsibambi and is set to play as the number 10 behind lead striker Brian Umony.
In other changes, Richard Kasagga starts his first ever game for the Ugandan champions in place of suspended Ronnie Kisekka, Habib Kavuma replaces Simon Namwanja at left back whilst Rogers Lukwiya; a new signing from Express FC gets his first game for the club as he takes over from William Wadri.
Ex-SC Villa midfielder Steven Bengo is not named in the squad.
KCC FC must win or at least draw this game to keep their chances of progression to the quarter finals alive.
KCC FC X1:
Yasin Mugabi (GK), Sakka Mpiima (C), Habib Kavuma, Richard Kasagga, Ayub Kizza, Hakim Ssenkumba, Rogers Lukwiya, Tom Masiko, Owen Kasule, Brian Umony and Brian Majwega
Substitutes:
Martin Elungati (GK), Simon Namwanja, William Wadri, Derrick Nsibambi, Herman Wasswa, Daniel Isiagi & Derrick Nsibambi.
