David GOMBE
Thursday, 21st November, 2024
•KCCA FC vs NEC FC- MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo at 7Pm
Table leaders KCCA FC will host third placed NEC FC in the Lugogo showdown on Thursday night.
The Kasasiro Boys who are still unbeaten this term are top of the table with 18 points while NEC FC are third with 16 points.
Abdallah Mubiru coached side will be seeking to extend their lead at the summit.
NEC FC on the other hand can leapfrog KCCA FC at the top with victory at Lugogo.
KCCA FC come into this fixture after a 1-1 stalemate with Vipers SC while NEC FC fired blanks with Police FC in their previous league meeting before the international break.
Team News
The home side will be without their first choice goalkeeper Mutwalib Mugolofa due to card accumulation. The custodian has kept six clean-sheets this season and only conceded two goals against BUL FC and Vipers SC.
The Kasasiro Boys will however welcome back forward Emmanuel Anyama has recovered from a foot injury and has returned to full fitness.
The trio of Saidi Mayanja, Shafik Nana Kwikiriza, and Gavin Kizito, who have been away with the Uganda Cranes in Congo, are expected to make the match day squad.
Key Players
Ashraf Mugume, Shafik Kwikiriza and Sadat Anaku are expected to guide KCCA FC to maximum points.
Hussein Mbalangu will look up to former KCCA FC duo of Muzamir Mutyaba and Paul Mucureezi for inspiration.
Fact
KCCA FC are yet to concede a league goal at home this season, keeping four clean sheets in four games.
Head to Head
NEC FC 0-3 KCCA FC
KCCA FC 0-2 NEC FC
