League and CECAFA Kagame Cup champions Express FC return to league action with an away trip to Fort Portal to face Tooro United on Tuesday 4th January at the Buhinga stadium.

Wasswa Bbosa’s charges are hoping to pick up their first away win of the season in the new year and also keep their 11 game unbeaten run intact.

MATCH STATS.

This will be the 7th meeting between both sides across all competitions with the Red Eagles managing four wins compared to Tooro United’s two.

The Red Eagles have are on an unbeaten run of 10 league games, two games away from breaking their own record last season of 12 unbeaten games.

Bottom of the log Tooro United are winless in their last five outings conceding 18 goals in the process.

TEAM NEWS.

Arthur Kiggundu and Abel Etrude remain long term absentees.

Ivan Mayanja, Nicolas Kasozi and Yaya Mahad Kakooza also miss out on the trip due to various illnesses.

Issa Lumu returns to the squad after serving his suspension, The rest of the squad is fit and available for selection.

The team has no suspensions.

REACTIONS.

Wasswa Bbosa – Head Coach.

“We’ve been preparing well ahead of Tuesday’s away game to Tooro United. Contrary to what many think, Tooro are a sturborn side and we have to work extra hard to earn maximum points. We know they’re on an awful run but that doesn’t mean it’s going to be a one sides game, we’re here to get maximum points to close the gap at the top of the table”.

John Byamukama Tooki – Midfielder.

“We’ve used the time from our last game to correct our mistakes and do better. Tooro United is a decent side despite their form now and we won’t take anything for granted. I hope to use my experience having featured for Tooro United to help the team earn maximum points”.

The game will not be live on tv and kickoff is 3pm.