David GOMBE
URA FC will begin their Uganda Premier league campaign on Friday against UPDF FC at the Arena of Visions Stadium.
The Revenue collectors come into this game after their CAF Confederation adventure was ended by Egyptian side Al Masry at the second round of the qualifiers.
UPDF FC on the other hand have managed to garner four points from their opening two league games. They shocked defending champions Express FC 1-0 and a 1-1 draw with Onduparaka in Arua.
The Army side however had their game against Mbarara postponed due to a heavy downpour in Bombi.
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This is will be the ninth contest between the two sides.
In the previous 8 encounters between both sides, URA have managed 5 wins, UPDF two wins and one game has ended in a stalemate.
Last season, the tax collectors managed a double over Army side, a 1-0 victory in Bombo and a 2-1 win in Ndejje.
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The home side will be without Jackson Nunda who has just recovered from long-term injury while Andrew Okiring is also out injured.
Brian Ssenyondo’s charges will be without forward Ivan Ahimbisibwe due to suspension while Ezekiel Katende is out through injury.
