MATCH PREVIEW: EXPRESS FC HIT THE ROAD TO FACE KYETUME FC.

Express FC will on Wednesday make the short trip to Mukono to face Kyetume FC in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League at Nakisunga Ssaza Grounds.

The Red Eagles are in search of their 7th away victory of the season but are in fine form having picked up three wins in their last four games across all competitions.

Frank Kalanda celebrates his winner against Kyetume in the Uganda Cup Round of 32 at Wankulukuku.

Both sides met in the first round but the meeting ended goalless.

TEAM NEWS.

Muzamiru Mutyaba is unavailable due to a fever

Sadiq Ssekyembe returns from suspension and is available for selection

Left-back Sadiq Ssekyembe crossing the ball against Kyetume in the Uganda Cup Round of 32 return leg at Wankulukuku.

Abel Etrude and Arthur Kiggundu are both available but subject to late fitness tests.

Arthur Kigundu in action in his last game so far this season for Express against Busoga United at Wankulukuku two months ago.

Long term absentee George Senkaaba remains sidelined.

The team has no suspensions.

MATCH STATS.

This will be the third meeting in the league and fifth overall across all competitions.

Martin Kizza in action against Kyetume at Wankulukuku.

The Red Eagles have won one league meeting and drew the other. The second league meeting last season was not played after the league was stopped with five games to be played due to COVID-19 pandemic.

Both sides met in the domestic cup and Express FC eliminated the hosts 3-2 on Aggregate over two legs.

Ibrahim Kayiwa protecting the ball from Kyetume’s Isaac Kirabira in the first leg.

REACTIONS.

Wasswa Bossa – Head Coach.

“Our preparations have been great ahead of tomorrow’s game, we know Kyetume FC is a stubborn side especially at home but we have one mission and that’s to win, the only way we can keep the pressure on the title chase is to win games and that’s the mentality the boys have so we pray we execute our plan on matchday”.

Wasswa Bossa watches from the touchline as his players match up with Vipers at Kitende.

Frank Ssenyondo – Winger.

“We head to Kyetume tomorrow with the target of winning because we have to keep the pace on the title race, we really need the points although we respect Kyetume FC as they’re are decent side. The boys are ready like I am and if I am given the opportunity to play I’ll do my best to perform well”.

Frank Ssenyondo tries to control the ball in a UPL match against Villa at Wankulukuku.

The match kicks off at 4pm.

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