David GOMBE
Seven time Uganda Premier league champions Express FC will be seeking their first ever double over Mbarara City FC on Friday.
The two sides face off in the league contest at Kakyeka Stadium in Mbarara.
Express won the reverse fixture 3-1 at Nakivubo Stadium and victory at Kakyeka will see the Kaddu Badru coached side complete an elusive double over Mbarara City.
The Red Eagles are currently ninth on the Uganda Premier league table with 39 points while the Ankole Lions are safe from relegation following their triumph over Lugazi FC in their previous outing.
Maximum points for the Zaidi Byekwaso coached side will see them move into 12th place currently occupied by Lugazi FC.
Express FC will also be aiming at bouncing back from their humiliating 5-0 defeat against URA FC.
Team News
The hosts will be without captain Edward Namasa, who is sidelined with typhoid while Wyclif Ahumuza is suspended due to card accumulation.
John Asiimwe, Hafidu Sonko, and Isa Kisule are all out for the Red Eagles due to school commitments.
Injured trio of Richard Basangwa, Derrick Ngobi and Samuel Ssenyonjo will also miss the trip to Mbarara.
Head to Head
Express 3-1 Mbarara City
2023/24 Season
Mbarara City 3-1 Express
Express 0-0 Mbarara City
2021/22 Season
Mbarara City 0-0 Express
Express 2-0 Mbarara City
2020/21 Season
Express 1-1 Mbarara City
Mbarara City 1-1 Express
