The Uganda Premier League Matchday 20 for the Red Eagles will take place on Thursday 21st at Wankulukuku and the Red Eagles will be against Prisons side Maroons FC

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the tie.

Team News

Davis Mayanja

Injured in the match against BUL, he trained well on Tuesday and will be available for selection against Maroons on Thursday.

Goffin Oyirwoth

The youngster got a knock in training but shook it off well and now fit for selection.

Badru Nsubuga

The central midfielder has not featured since the 2-0 loss to Police at Wankulukuku due to sickness. He missed games against BUL, Nyamityobora and Police. He is now available for selection.

Hamis Batega

The defender has been out due to malaria. He recovered well and will be back in full training on Friday after the game against Maroons.

Eric Kambale

He aggravated his hamstring injury against Tooro United away in Buhinga and he is expected to be back in training after two weeks from now.

Shafiq Nana Kakeeto

The defender was injured after landing awkwardly against Police on Monday. His return date still unknown and he will not be available tomorrow against Maroons.

A further update will be got from the head coach in his prematch interview

How are the visitors faring?

Maroons are 13th on the table just a place above the relegation zone with 18 points from 19 games. They are five points ahead of 14 placed Ndejje University FC. They have won four games, lost 9 and drawn six. They have scored 17 goals and conceded 25. They trail the Red Eagles who are 10th by 6 points.

Who is their manager?

Maroons started the season with George Best Nsimbe but later left mid way through the season and his assistant Robert Sekweyama took over. Not so much known in the realms of coaching but was the assistant to coach Shafiq Bisaso and George Best Nsimbe last season as they helped Express survive relegation. He has also been able to keep Maroons five points clear of relegation and would hope to get the better of his former employers on Thursday.

Players to watch

Brian Majwega!
The left wing back is a constant threat from the left marauding from defense to attack. He crosses well and delivers dangerous set pieces both from corners and free kicks. Free kicks near the area have to be avoided as much as possible.

Herman Wasswa!
The veteran striker and former Red Eagle can hurt even when he is not having his best season. He is one of the few players who have played for all VEK clubs and has a proven goal scoring record here in Uganda and abroad.

Last five meetings with Maroons

UPL 2015/16
Maroons 1-2 Express
Express 3-2 Maroons

UPL 2017/18
Maroons 1-1 Express
Express 2-0 Maroons

UPL 2018/19
Maroons 1-1 Express

The Red Eagles are unbeaten against Maroons in their last five meetings. We have won 3 and drawn two. 2015/16 season is the most memorable one were the Red Eagles completed a double against the Luzira side.

Who else is playing on Matchday 20?

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