KCCA FC Target Maximum Points As they host Stubborn Debutants UPPC FC

SUPL Friday Fixtures

• UPDF FC Vs BUL FC -4pm
• Vipers SC Vs Buhimba United Saints-4pm
• KCCA FC Vs UPPC FC -7pm

Second placed Kampala Capital City Authority Football Club (KCCA FC) will face stubborn debutants UPPC FC in the top of the table clash as the SUPL first round climaxes on Friday.

The Kasasiro boy in hunt for their 10th win of the season lock horns with tricky debutants UPPC 5th placed with 8 wins so far this season.

UPPC FC assistant coach Godfrey Walusimbi is optimistic his side can pick maximum points at Lugogo.

We feel there some things that didn’t go well in a draw against Maroons but atleast we picked a point to build on against KCCA FC, we have tried to work here and there to rectify on some areas, so we believe we can get maximum points in this game, a goalless draw means we did well defensively and Goin into this game, we have to make sure if we don’t score they should also score. Because if we don’t concede, we are assured of a point or maximum points. We are not a punching bag to wait for attack, we have also to attack and win games.

Return of manager and Four former KCCA FC players.

Another key area that may decide the fate is the return of former coach Abdallah Mubiru along with former KCCA captain Poloto, defender Mustafa Mujjuzi, midfielder Steven Munguchi and left back Isa Mubiru all eager to prove.

KCCA FC co-coach Brian Ssenyondo expressed his wary of the emotional weight of this game but remains focused on the title race:

We are facing a good side that knows our philosophy inside out. However, our focus is on maintaining the momentum from the UPDF win. The standard at this club is excellence, and we expect nothing less than three points to keep our pressure at the top. He told KCCA FC website.

Three points between the second (KCCA) and fifth UPPC, the fans anticipate a thrilling encounter, the Kasasiro boys hosting a team that loves traveling and has accumulated more points away from home.

Visitors UPPC FC have gone 7 games unbeaten in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League this term.

Going into this encounter, the hosts have managed 9 wins, 3 draws, and 2 loses against former KCCA FC manager Abadallah Mubiru side that has won 8 times, drawn 3 times and lost at three occasions.

UPPC FC star man Kawawa Junior Samuel remains sidelined for this encounter with a knock, having missed the last game against Maroons but the side is boasted by the return to full fitness by former KCCA FC Captain Poloto Julius.

Assistant Captain Fillbert Obenchan returns to bolster the defense after serving his suspension.

Angolan winger Etienne Katenga and Brazilian Joao Gabriel continue taking part in training sessions and are working with the team’s fitness and conditioning coach and could soon be ready for a full return to play.

Going into this fixture, KCCA FC beat UPDF 4-0 at Lugogo and UPPC FC drew 0-0 with Maroons FC 0-0 in the last outing at home.

Log leaders Vipers still unbeaten with 33 points, will host Buhimba United in the 4pm fixture on Friday, KCCA second, SC Villa third and Police FC with 30, 29 and 27 points respectively.

Statistics #KCCAUPPC (UPL)

• In the previous 14 league games this term, KCCA FC has won 9, drawn 3, and lost 2 matches this term.
• UPPC FC has won 8 matches, drawn 3, and lost 3 matches this term.
• KCCA FC and UPPC FC have never met in a competitive match.
• UPPC FC has played 6 matches on the road this term, won 4, and shared spoils in 2.
• KCCA FC has played 7 matches at home this season; the Cityzens have won 6 and shared spoils in one match.