The Derby is back, For one last time this season, Uganda’s oldest club rivalry takes centre stage on Saturday 9th April at the FUFA Technical Center in Njeru when Express FC visit S.C Villa in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League.

The Red Eagles are hoping to avenge their post match penalty shoot-out loss in the domestic cup round of 32 against S.C Villa in March.

MATCH STATS.

The last 26 meetings have seen the champions pick up eight wins to Villa’s 10 with eight draws in between them across all competitions.

The derby ended goalless in the first leg at the Muteesa II stadium Wankulukuku.

TEAM NEWS.

Martin Kizza returns to the fold after healing from a dental infection.

Midfielder Mahad Yaya is ruled out of the game.

Midfielder Abel Etrude and center back Murushid Juuko remain sidelined.

Defender Deus Bukenya is unavailable for selection as well.

The team has no suspensions

REACTIONS.

JAMES ODOCH – INTERIM MANAGER.

“We’ve wrapped up our last training ahead of tomorrow’s game against S.C Villa. Everybody knows the Villa game is a derby and it’s always a difficult one. We’ve changed our technique and system but most importantly we’ve worked on our finishing. Our last win against Police FC boosted our confidence and that’s what we intend to use in the game”.

ENOCK WALUSIMBI – CAPTAIN/CENTER BACK.

“Our game tomorrow against S.C Villa is going to be a tough one, we as players have prepared well and we all want to avenge the cup loss in March so we shall definitely do our best to win the game”.

The derby kicks off at 4pm live on TV.