Arafat Usama returns as KCCA visits tricky Mbale Heroes
Danito NSUBUGA
Abdallah Mubiru’s in form KCCA FC have been boosted by the return of star man Arafat Usama in their trip to the East to face new comers Mbale Heroes.
Coincidentally, Usama returns to a town he calls home and he will hope to get a befitting homecoming.
The Kasasiro Boys are yet to lose a game of football this term and they only lost their first points when hosted UPDF FC at home last weekend.
Their hosts on the other hand are struggling for form and have only collected 4 points having shocked defending champions Villa and also drew fellow newcomers Lugazi FC in the previous match day.
New coach Asaph Mwebaze is a self confessed KCCA FC fan but this is serious business and he will not shy away from upsetting them.
KCCA tactician Abdallah Mubiru acknowledges the importance of this fixture from his playing days and has asked his team to treat as a special fixture.
” Affairs between these two teams have always been tough from long time ago, we don’t expect an easy time and we have to engage top gear to get away with something “
Mubiru told the club media
Despite the positive news of Usama’s return to full fitness, KCCA have not travelled with strikers Derrick Nsibambi and Sadat Anaku whereas captain Julius Poloto limped out of the match against UPDF FC.
Mbale Heroes have not reported any injury updates.
Victory for KCCA will elavate them back to the top of the log with 14 points, just one ahead of Vipers who have beaten Police FC at Kitende this evening.
Mbale Heroes will hope to add onto their points tally early enough to jump out of the relegation dogfight. They are currently 15th with only 4 points, just one above basement Soltilo Bright Stars