URA search redemption towards KCCA beneath Nakivubo lights

David GOMBE

URA FC will probably be looking for redemption after they welcome KCCA FC beneath the lights of Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo on Friday.

The Tax Collectors come into this contest after struggling back-to-back defeats to SC Villa and NEC FC.

KCCA FC however bought their first win of the season within the 1-0 victory over Kataka FC earlier than the league went into recess for the worldwide break.

What the coaches say:

URA FC’s Jimmy Kintu:

“The worldwide break gave us a superb alternative to evaluation our earlier performances and proper the errors that price us factors in our final two matches. We’ve got labored onerous on the coaching floor, and the gamers perceive what is anticipated of them. We all know the significance of this derby, particularly on Independence Day, and we’re prepared to offer our greatest, battle collectively and work in direction of getting a optimistic end result for our supporters,” Kintu mentioned.

KCCA FC’s Brian Ssenyondo asserts that his males are prepared for the mouthwatering contest:

“We’ve got ready the group within the worldwide break, and now we have labored on a number of elements, and hopefully we will current ourselves properly towards URA. We’re a group that creates possibilities, and now we have to convert them. I imagine now we have tried to seek out options to our shortcomings earlier within the season, through the Worldwide break, and we have to replicate that on the pitch.”

KCCA FC are set to unleash former URA FC striker Ivan Ahimbisibwe who returns to the aspect after a brief stint in Israel. KCCA FC’s new quantity 7 was the highest scorer within the 2024/25 league marketing campaign with 14 objectives.

Captain Herbert Achai returns from nationwide group obligation whereas wingers Etienne Katenga and Shafik Kwikiriza are uncertain as they proceed with their rehabilitation from respective accidents.

A win takes the Kasasiro Boys to 7 factors, whereas victory for the Tax Collectors takes them to 6 factors from 4 video games.

Previously 34 matches between the 2 sides, URA has gained 15, KCCA has gained 11, and either side have shared spoils 8 occasions.