David GOMBE
KCCA FC will be seeking to go top of the Uganda Premier league when they make a trip to Soltilo Bright Stars at Kavumba Recreation ground on Tuesday.
Abdallah Mubiru’s side come into the contest after a comfortable 2-0 win over Kitara FC in their previous game.
Victory against Bright Stars will see the 13 time league champions move to the summit.
Bright Stars on the other hand played out to a 1-1 stalemate with Police FC in their last game.
Joseph Mutyaba’s side are winless in their opening three fixtures with two draws against Wakiso Giants and Police FC as well as a 1-0 defeat to URA FC.
The tactician is hopeful they will smile to victory over KCCA FC
“The players are ready for the encounter and we are hopeful of our first win. KCCA is coming at our home and they could be big but at a moment they are not big on our side.” Said Mutyaba
Team News
Bright Stars have a fully fit squad for the game against KCCA FC and will look up to Nelson Senkatuka and Noordin Bunjo the scorer in the stalemate against the Cops.
KCCA FC will be without Ettiene Katenga who lost his father while Aboubakar Mayanja is currently with the U-20 team.
skipper Julius Poloto, Brazilian Joao Gabriel, Steven Munguchi, and Usama Arafat are still ruled out due to respective injuries.
Derrick Nsibambi and Saidi Mayanja are expected to inspire the Kasasiro Boys to maximum points.
Head to Head
In the previous 24 meetings, KCCA FC has 13 wins while Bright Stars has managed 5 victories with 6 games ending in stalemates.
Last five meetings
•Bright Stars FC 2-2 KCCA FC
•KCCA FC 3-0 Bright Stars FC
•KCCA FC 5-0 Bright Stars FC
•Bright Stars FC 1-0 KCCA FC
•Bright Stars FC 1-0 KCCA FC
