David GOMBE
KCCA FC will be targeting back to back wins when they visit inconsistent UPDF FC on Thursday at Bombo Barracks Military Grounds.
KCCA come into this contest after a 5-0 thrashing of relegation candidates Mbale Heroes in their previous league game.
The army side on the other hand will be aiming to return to winning ways following their 2-1 defeat at URA FC.
They however won their previous home league game beating SC Villa 2-0.
Team News
The hosts will be boosted by the return of right back Christopher Kawagu who missed the trip to URA FC due to suspension.
The trio of Samuel Ssekamatte, Emmanuel Ochen and Shakib Mayanja are available for selection after recovering from respective injuries.
KCCA will be without six players who include Musitafa Mujuzi(muscle injury), Hassan Muhamud and Ettiene Katenga are all unavailable.
Steven Munguchi and skipper Julius Poloto are ruled out due to illness while teenage midfielder Brian Ijara is with the Uganda Cubs team preparing for the U-17 AFCON.
The good news is the return of Ashiraf Mugume.
Key fact
KCCA FC are unbeaten in 13 matches against the army side.
KCCA FC’s last 5 league games
*KCCA FC 5-0 Mbale Heroes FC
*Maroons FC 0-0 KCCA FC
*KCCA FC 0-2 Vipers SC
*NEC FC 1-0 KCCA FC
*Mbarara City FC 3-0 KCCA FC
UPDF FC last 5 League games
*URA FC 2-1 UPDF FC
*UPDF FC 2-0 SC Villa
*Mbarara City FC 0-1 UPDF FC
*UPDF FC 0-0 Kitara FC
*UPDF FC 0-2 Express FC
Head to Head
2024/2025
UPDF ?-? KCCA
KCCA 0-0 UPDF
2023/2024
KCCA 1-0 UPDF
UPDF 1-2 KCCA
2022/2023
KCCA 1-1 UPDF
UPDF 0-1 KCCA
2021/2022
UPDF 0-3 KCCA
KCCA 2-1 UPDF
2020/2021
UPDF 1-1 KCCA
KCCA 6-1 UPDF
2017/2018
KCCA 2-0 UPDF
UPDF 1-1 KCCA
2016/2017
UPDF 0-1 KCCA
KCCA 1-1 UPDF
2015/2016
KCCA 1-2 UPDF
UPDF 0-1 KCCA
