Express FC return to action in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League when they host the tax collectors URA FC on Friday afternoon at the Muteesa II stadium Wankulukuku.
James Odoch’s charges are hoping to pick up their 5th home win of the season and first since January. The defending league and CECAFA Kagame Cup champions dominated all three meetings against URA FC last season.
MATCH STATS.
This will be the 26th meeting between both sides with Express FC managing four wins to URA FC’s 10 with 11 draws between the sides.
Express FC won all three meetings against URA FC across all competitions last season
The Tax collectors have managed three wins and a draw in their last five league outings.
The Red Eagles are out to earn their first win in the last six league outings.
The team celebrating after managing to eliminate URA in the Stanbic Uganda Cup last season.
TEAM NEWS.
Ivan Mayanja is back to full fitness and is available for selection.
G.K Joel Mutakubwa is unavailable nursing a twisted ankle.
Murushid Juuko and Yaya Mahad are not available as well.
Martin Kizza is back in contention after missing the previous game.
Nicholas Kasozi remains unavailable due to a concussion.
Abel Etrude faces a late fitness test.
The team has no suspensions
REACTIONS.
JAMES ODOCH – INTERIM MANAGER.
Interim manager James Odoch.
“We’re done with our last training ahead of our game against URA FC on Friday, Firstly we’ve taken a while without winning a game and that’s why we’re going to do everything to win against URA. We have a good record against URA FC but we can’t take that for granted, the boys are focused and I am positive we shall win”.
DENIS OTIM – G.K.
Dennis Otim making a save in an encounter against URA last season.
“We’ve done our last session ahead of our game tomorrow. We all want to win the game on Friday against URA FC. We respect them but the boys have prepared well and are ready to earn maximum points”.
