NEC seek to bounce back as Lugazi visit
Sinan RAJUB SENOGA
*Kitara FC vs URA FC – Hoima
*Mbale Heroes vs Police FC – Mbale
*Soltilo Bright Stars vs BUL FC – Kavumba
*NEC FC vs Lugazi FC – Lugogo
There will be no room for error for NEC FC as they host Lugazi FC in the 7pm kickoff at Lugogo as the Uganda Premier League returns.
NEC are second placed on the table with 37 points, three behind potential run away leaders Vipers who will host Mbarara City on Sunday.
The Hussein Mbalangu coached side slipped to a 1-1 draw against Police in the recent league game after conceding a stoppage time equalizer.
NEC also suffered a shocking elimination from the Stanbic Uganda Cup after losing 2-0 to Big League side Blacks Power at Lugogo.
Their visitors Lugazi FC will be targeting a double having won the reverse fixture 1-0 at Najjembe courtesy of Sam Ssemugugu’s lone goal.
Lugazi are 12th on the table with 20 points and a positive result against NEC will automatically enhance their survival changes as far as the relegation battle is concerned.
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NEC FC are expected to be without their goalkeeper Hannington Ssebwalunyo due to family issues whereas Ibrahim Thembo is expected to make a return from injury.
Midfielder Shamir Kimwero will also be returning following his suspension in their recent league encounter against Police.
Steven Bogere the Lugazi coach is expected to negotiate the encounter without defender Rogers Atube through injury.