By James Robert Kayindi
The unbeaten Express Fc will be hoping to capitalize on Uganda Revenue Authority SC injury troubles when the two sides face-off today at Muteesa II Memorial Stadium, Wankulukuku in the Azam Uganda Premier League (AUPL).
The Tax collectors will be without their three key players; Ochan Patrick, Oromchan Villa and Sekitto Samuel, who are all sidelined with injuries.
However, they will be welcoming back their lethal striker Robert Ssentongo into the starting lineup having scored one for the Enkima clan in the Bika finals before netting twice for the Cranes in a match against Kitara Region Select on Saturday.
“We are happy Robert is returning to the team after two matches off and all the other players are fit and ready for the match, we are looking at an entertaining match and we will win the match,” head coach Moses Basena told the club’s official website.
On the other hand, the Red Eagles will once again have to place their trust in the on-form Caesar Okhuti to lead their attack along with the likes of Mike Mutyaba, Vicent Kayinzi who have all exhibited their experience since joining the Wankulukuku camp.
Both sides are still unbeaten, with Express picking up two victories and three draws in their first five matches that have left them in 3rd place on the league table while URA have only played three games, winning twice and drawing once to be in 6th place.
If Express fc aka ‘Mukwano Gwa Bangi’ manage to win against URA, they will have a chance to go top of the table should Vipers and KCCA end in a stalemate.
Previous league meetings since 2011/12:
2014/15: Express FC 1-2 URA FC & URA FC 1-0 Express FC
2013/14: URA FC 3-1 Express & Express 1-1 URA FC
2012/13: Express FC 0-1 URA FC & URA FC 2-1 Express FC
2011/12: Express FC 2-2 URA FC & URA FC 1-1 Express FC
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