Stanbic Uganda Cup
KCCA FC vs Express FC
Friday 4th June, 2021. | 3:30pm
MTN-Omondi Stadium, Lugogo
KCCA FC host Express FC in the Stanbic Uganda Cup make or break tie at MTN-Omondi Stadium, Lugogo
It is worth bearing in mind that KCCA FC are yet to lose a game in this year’s edition of the Uganda Cup
Both clubs shared spoils in a nil nil draw in the first leg of the Quarter Finals at Wankulukuku.
Morley Byekwaso’s charges know that a win against Express at home will take KCCA FC to the semi finals and with a chance to win the 11th Uganda Cup.
A draw with any goals means that Express FC are through to the semifinals.
KCCA FC must win the game to proceed to the semifinals. A nil nil draw means both teams have to tussle it out in spot kicks.
STATISTICS
In the last 24 meetings between both sides; KCCA FC has won ten and shared spoils ten times against Express FC. The visitors Express have won four times against KCCA FC.
Team News.
Samuel Ssenyonjo and Sadat Anaku are back. The pair missed the first leg of the quarter finals due to injuries but are now back and are part of the squad that will face Express FC at Lugogo
Fillbert Obenchan is ruled out due to a knee injury he picked up in the game against Onduparaka FC. His expected return date is not known.
Midfielder Samson Andrew Kigozi is ruled. His expected return date is not known.
Brian Aheebwa is ruled out for the remaining part of the season. The forward picked up an injury during the game against Wakiso Giants early in the season.
Defender John Revita has stepped up his rehabilitation. He continues to train with the first team but is yet to gain full match fitness.
Julius Poloto, Peter Magambo, Andrew Kawooya and Kizza Joseph Bukenya are ruled out after picking up injuries in training. Their return date is not known.
Teenager Dominic Ayella is back training with the first team.
Junior Team and Uganda U17 youngster Mwanje Elvis looked good in training with the first team. He is part of the squad available for selection
Denis Iguma is suspended after picking up two bookings in the Uganda Cup.
Available Squad
The 22 available players for #KCCAEXP
Lukwago, Matovu, Mwirusi, Kato, Kalanzi, Musana, Musa, Gift Ali, Achayi, Keziron, Mazengo, Anukani, Mwanje, Ayella, Mugume, Kafumbe, Balinya, Jurua, Aliro, Ssenyonjo, Anaku and Lwanga
www.kccafc.co.ug caught up with the Manager Morley Byekwaso and he had this to say;
We are set for the return leg quarter final game against Express FC.
We are delighted to have Anaku and Ssenyonjo back for this tie.
The pair missed the first leg because of injury. It is unfortunate that we shall miss Iguma and Magambo due to suspension and injury but we have able replacements.
We know we have to win at home if we are to progress. We shall ensure we win and get into the semifinals.
Morley Byekwaso speaking ahead of #KCCAEXP
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