Tuesday, September
Busoga United Vs KCCA FC
Technical Centre, Njeru
The UPL defending champions, KCCA FC make a long trip to Njeru to face Busoga United in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League on Tuesday.
KCCA FC has never lost to Busoga United formerly known as Kirinya Jinja SS.
KCCA FC have won four and shared spoils in the other two games since the hosts were elevated to the top tier in 2016.
Mike Mutyaba bagged a brace in the second-round game last season to hand KCCA FC a deserved win.
The sides had played a goalless draw in the first meeting of the 2018/19 season.
Busoga lost 2-1 to Tooro United in their league opener despite putting up a strong challenge.
The side conceded goals from their former players Frederik Kigozi and John Semazzi.
For KCCA Fc, they defeated Wakiso Giants 1-0 in their opener.
Team news
The home side will rely on Dan Ssewava who scored their goal at Wankulukuku and Joel Madondo for inspiration.
Kirya Jerome, Vicent Zziwa and Hakim Magombe will also play a vital role for the team that lost Fred Amaku to Maroons.
Mike Mutebi’s side will rely on Allan Okello, Mike Mutyaba and new signing Erisa Sekisambu to give KCCA an away win.
This will be Busoga’s first league game at home this season.
Head to Head
2018/19
-Busoga United 0-2 KCCA FC
-KCCA FC 0-0 Busoga United
2017/18
-Busoga United 0-1 KCCA FC
-KCCA FC 2-1 Busoga United
2016/17
-KCCA FC 5-1 Busoga United
-Busoga United 1-1 KCCA FC
