Onduparaka Football Club fans Credit: © Kawowo Sports | JOHN BATANUDDE

Uganda Premier League:

  • Saturday, 3rd March 2018
  • Kirinya-Jinja S.S Vs Onduparaka
  • At the Kyabazinga Stadium, Bugembe (Jinja)

The Uganda Premier League returns to the fold with seven matches on Saturday.

[/media-credit] Kirinya-Jinja S.S’ Godfrey Akol takes on Bright Stars’ Akram Kakembo at the Champions Stadium. Bright Stars won 2-1 Credit: Bright Stars F.C Media

Arua based club, Onduparaka is in Jinja to play against Kirinya-Jinja S.S

Onduparaka heads to the East to face Kirinya-Jinja S.S at the Kyabazinga stadium, Bugembe on the outskirts of Jinja town.

The home side head coach, Charles Ayiekho Lukula has already named a strong team that will line up against the Catarpillars.

With the exception of the injured striker, Faizo Muwawu (broken nose), the rest of the crop is fit for the encounter.

Emmanuel Rubankene is expected to maintain his slot in goal ahead of Muhammed Didi.

Allan Drajua and Isma Kawawulo will play the right and left back roles respectively with Cameroonian Willey Macro Ngombe Ghislaine and Livingstone ‘C4’ Mulondo at central defence.

Team skipper Godfrey Akol maintains the anchorman’s role in a compacted midfield that also has George Kasonko, Landry Makon and Bashir Mutanda.

The task for goals will dwell upon the returning Musa Esenu (missed the previous game with accumulated cautions) and on colour forward Fred Amaku.

Any of the substitutes Anthony Mayanja, Jerom Kiirya, Mark Bamukaaye, Isaac Ntege, Joel Madondo and Rajab Sabiri could be the impact players.

On the other hand, Onduparaka will warmly embrace the return of team captain Rashid Toha from a troublesome injury that kept him out for a long spell in the season.

They will however miss the services of holding midfielder Ivan Mbowa.

[/media-credit] Viane Sekajugo congratulated after scoring against URA away from home Credit: © Kawowo Sports | JOHN BATANUDDE

In Viane Ssekajjugo, Karim Ndugwa, Ezra Bidda, Ceaser Okhuti, Gadafi Gadino, Rashid Okocha and others, the visitors will put up a good show.

Onduparaka is currently fourth with 29 points from 18 matches.

Kirinya – Jinja S.S lies 7th on the team log with 25 points.

All Games for Saturday, 3rd March 2018:

  • UPDF Vs Mbarara City – Bombo Military Stadium
  • BUL Vs Masavu – Kakindu Stadium, Jinja
  • Kirinya-Jinja S.S Vs Onduparaka – Bugembe Stadium
  • Bright Stars Vs SC Villa Jogoo – Champions Stadium, Mwererwe
  • KCCA Vs Soana – Star Times Stadium, Lugogo
  • URA Vs Police – Mandela National Stadium, Namboole (Live on TV)

David Isabirye is a senior staff writer for Kawowo Sports where he covers most of the major events.

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