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StarTimes Uganda Premier League
KCCA FC vs URA FC
MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo
Tuesday 2nd January 2024
7:00 pm
KCCA FC host URA FC in the penultimate game of the first round of the StarTimes Uganda Premier League 2023–24 season.
KCCA FC are coming off a three-game winning streak, having picked wins against Bright Stars, SC Villa, and UPDF FC.
It is the first time this term that KCCA FC has won three games on the bounce.
Visitors URA FC lie seventh on the StarTimes Uganda Premier League table after 13 league games.
URA FC were 3-0 winners against Mbarara City FC in their previous league game
KCCA FC were 2-1 winners over UPDF FC in the previous league game at Bombo Military Barracks, Grounds.
The Cityzens will be hoping they can pick up their fourth win in as many games for the first time this season.
The 13-time Uganda Premier League Champions will be hoping they can start the new year on a high by picking up maximum points against rivals URA FC.
Statistics #KCCAURA
In the previous 26 meetings, KCCA FC has won seven times, while URA FC has won 12.
Both sides have shared spoils seven times in 26 meetings.
KCCA FC has scored 32 goals in the last 26 meetings, while URA FC has scored 34.
Form Guide (KCCA FC)
UPDF FC 1-2 KCCA FC
SC Villa 1-2 KCCA FC
KCCA FC 3-0 Soltilo Bright Stars
Mbarara City FC 2-1 KCCA FC
KCCA FC 6-1 Gaddafi FC
Form Guide (URA FC)
URA FC 3-0 Mbarara City FC
Busoga United FC 2-2 URA FC
URA FC 4-1 Arua Hill SC
NEC FC 2-0 URA FC
URA FC 2-1 Express FC
KCCA FC’s last five games against URA FC
KCCA FC 2-1 URA FC
URA FC 2-0 KCCA FC
KCCA FC 1-1 URA FC
KCCA FC 1-0 URA FC
URA FC 1-0 KCCA FC
Team News: #KCCAURA
Kizza Mustafa and Peter Magambo have resumed training. The pair missed the previous two matches against SC Villa and UPDF FC due to hamstring and rib injuries, respectively.
Emmanuel Loki felt tightness in his hamstring, and the player is being assessed.
Dominic Ayella is ruled out due to a groin injury picked up in the game against UPDF FC.
The medical staff is taking care of Haruna Lukwago, who experienced pain in his ankle from a training session.
Emilson Gonzaga is ruled out due to a long-term injury.
Available Team: #KCCAURA
Ochan, Mutebi, Emojong, Bruno, Obenchan, Mujuzi, Kizza, Ogwang, Achai, Mubezi, Atube, Magambo, Sserunjogi, Waiswa, Mugume, Mwanje, Wabyoona, Cungulo Gui, Saidi, Yiga, Etienne, Usama, Shaban, Abu, Gabriel, Mubiru, and Poloto.
The Assistant coach, Jackson Magera, caught up with this website ahead of #KCCAURA and said,
We have prepared well for this game and if the players can follow the game plan then we can pick maximum points. We welcome Mustafa Kizza and Peter Magambo back from injury. Unfortunately, we will miss Dominic Ayella and Emmanuel Loki due to groin and hamstring injuries.
Jackson Magera
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