Thursday, November 21
•Bright Stars Vs Maroons – Kavumba
•BUL Vs Express – Lugazi
•KCCA Vs NEC – Lugogo, 7pm
Team News
*KCCA will miss Goalkeeper Mutwalibu Mugolofa after accumulating three yellow cards
*Striker Emmanuel Anyama is back while Derrick Nsibambi, Julius Poloto, Peter Magambo and Joao Gabriel remain sidelined
*For NEC, Ibrahim Thembo, Patrick Bayiga and Cromwell Rwothomio who got knocks in previous game against Police, trained with the team
*Joseph Dhata, Amir Kakomo and Tah Barni Kelvin remain doubtful for the clash
Probable Lineups
*KCCA – Anthony Emojong, Gavin Kizito, James Mubezi, Hassan Muhamud, Mustafa Mujuzi, Ashraf Mugume, Shafik Nana Kwikiriza, Bright Anukani, Sadat Anaku, Usama Arafat
*NEC – Hannington Ssebwalunyo, Geriga Atendele, Gideon Odong, Patrick Bayiga, Jacob Okao, Ibrahim Thembo, Paul Mucureezi, Enock Ssebagala, Cromwell Rwothomio, Muzamir Mutyaba, James Jarieko
Preview: KCCA Out to Maintain Unbeaten Start
Leaders KCCA will aim to maintain their stellar start to the Uganda Premier League season when they host third-placed NEC FC on matchday nine at Lugogo.
The Kasasiro Boys remain the only unbeaten side in the division, but Thursday’s clash against NEC presents yet another stern challenge.
In their previous outing, Abdallah Mubiru’s side earned a dramatic point against Vipers SC, thanks to Ashraf Mugume’s injury-time equalizer in Kitende.
Milton Karisa had given the Venoms a first-half lead, but Mugume’s stunning strike ensured a share of the spoils.
KCCA enter this fixture knowing the stakes are high. They sit atop the table with 18 points, just two ahead of NEC. A loss on Thursday would see them surrender their position at the summit.
NEC, trailing second-placed Vipers by a single point, were held to a goalless draw by Police FC in their last league match before the international break.
Coach Hussein Mbalangu acknowledged the difficulty of the upcoming encounter but expressed confidence in his team’s ability to upset the league leaders.
Head to Head
2024/25
KCCA Vs NEC
2023/24
KCCA 0-3 NEC
NEC 0-3 KCCA
