StarTimes Uganda Premier League
Express FC vs KCCA FC
Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku
Thursday 3rd March 2022
KCCA FC visit Express FC in the famous ”Kampala Derby” at Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.
Second placed KCCA FC has switched focus to the Uganda Premier League after that shock exit from the Uganda Cup last Friday.
Fifth placed Express FC have 29 points from 18 games and are 10 points behind KCCA FC.
Express FC lost the previous league game 1-0 against Busoga United FC away in Bugembe.
Both sides shared spoils in the first round of the 2021/22 season. The game ended goalless at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo.
Express FC have won seven games, shared spoils eight times and lost thrice so far this season.
The Red Eagles have scored 19 goals and conceded 11. They have 29 points from 18 games.
KCCA FC on the other hand have won 11 games , shared spoils 6 times and have one loss this term.
The 13 times Uganda Premier League Champions have scored 28 goals, conceded 12 and have a goal difference of +16 with 39 points from 18 games.
Statistics.
In the last 26 games played between both sides. KCCA FC has won 10, Express FC has won four and both sides have shared spoils 12 times.
The fixture has produced 60 goals in 26 games played between both sides.
KCCA FC has scored 36 goals while Express FC has scored 24 goals in the last 26 games between both sides.
Last Five Away Games against Express FC
Express FC 0-0 KCCA FC
Express FC 1-1 KCCA FC
Express FC 1-3 KCCA FC
Express FC 3-2 KCCA FC
Express FC 1-2 KCCA FC
Last 5 games for KCCA FC
KCCA FC 0-1 Bright Stars FC
KCCA FC 3-1 Onduparaka FC
Mbarara City 1-1 KCCA FC
KCCA FC 1-0 URA FC
Onduparaka FC 1-1 KCCA FC
Last 5 games for Express FC
Busoga United 1-0 Express FC
Express FC 2-2 Tooro United
Bright Stars FC 0-0 Express FC
Express FC 1-1 Bright Stars FC
Tooro United FC 0-2 Express FC
Team News.
Dennis Iguma has returned from injury and will be part of the squad that will travel to play Express FC.
Forwards Sadat Anaku and Kaddu Patrick have returned from injury and will make the travelling squad to Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku for the derby.
Mugume Ashraf suffered a knock in the previous game against Bright Stars FC and will be assessed. He is a doubt.
Dominic Ayella is away due to school commitments.
Yassar Mugerwa and Brian Majwega are ruled out of the derby due to illness and suspension respectively.
Peter Magambo, has stepped up his rehabilitation. The defender will return to full team training this month.
Wasswa Emmanuel, Wasswa Geofrey and Kayanja Brian remain long term absentees. The players underwent surgery and are undergoing rehabilitation.
Available Team #EXPKCCA
B. Ochan, D. Ochan, Mwirusi, Wafula, Revita, Iguma, Obenchan, Juma, Achai, Mazengo, Jurua, Gift, Usama, Mato, Bukenya, Mwanje, Kigozi, Lwanga, Ssekisambu, Kasirye, Poloto, Anaku, and Aheebwa.
The Gaffer Morley Byekwaso spoke to www.kccafc.co.ug ahead of #EXPKCCA and said;
We need to go there and play with confidence and show we want it more than them. That is how you win such games. We have prepared every player to be ready for the task at hand. We need to have the mental toughness and focus on the game. We shall have Iguma and Anaku back for the derby. For Kaddu’s case, we will continue to assess him and we are hopeful that he will most likely make the final squad for the game.
Morley Byekwaso on #EXPKCCA
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