The Red Eagles will be back in action on Tuesday 26th against Relegation strugglers Ndejje University Lions FC at the Arena of Visions in Ndejje University in Bombo

The game will be the 21st of the UPL season for both team and here’s everything you need to know ahead of the tie.

The Team News.

The Red Eagles will be without Eric Kambale who suffered a hamstring injury and he is expected to be back in full training on Monday 4th March.

Shafiq Nana Kakeeto suffered an injury against Police and missed a game against Maroons but he is back in training and expected to be available.

A further update will be got from the manager in his pre match interview.

How are the hosts faring?

They will come into the game with high hopes after beating Tooro United 4-3 at the Arena of Visions while the Red Eagles drew 1-1 with Maroons at home.
They are 14th on the table trailing 13th placed Maroons by 3 points. They have played 20, won 4, drawn 4 and lost 12. They have so far collected 16 points and still languishing in relegation places.

Who is their manager?

They are managed by a young, less experienced but well trained manager in Raymond Komakech.
They managed to keep trust in him to deliver top flight football to a side which had spent 11 years in the big league and he delivered. His side has started picking points and now trail 13-placed Maroons by 3 and beating Tooro United with a lot of experienced players and coaches is a big statement. He will need a win against Express to keep his dream of staying in the premier league alive.

Players to watch.

Noel Nasasira! The KCCA FC loanee scored the goal to win them the Big League against Nayimtyobra, he has a strong shot and can hurt on his day,

Francis Onekalit! The strikers scored a brace in their 4-3 win against Tooro United. The Vipers loanee is well educated football-wise and can create problems for any defense in the premier league.

Last encounter

The Red Eagles played their first match with the Lions at Wankulukuku and it ended 0-0. The Red Eagles’ attack failed to break the resilient Maroons defense and salvaged a point.

First game at the Arena of Visions!
The Red Eagles will play their first ever game of football at the Arena of Visions in Ndejje University a ground hosting league games for the very first time. The host have started to make it a fortress but the Red Eagles will go in search for all three points.

Who are the match officials?

Centre referee – George Olemu
Assistant referee 1 – Isa Masembe
Assistant referee 2 – Nagadya Catherine
Fourth official – Anna Akoyi
Referee Assessor – Ajab Waiswa

Who else is in action on Matchday 21?

Tuesday 26th (Kick off 4:30pm unless stated)

Onduparaka v Vipers – Green light Stadium Arua 4pm
KCCA v URA – Startimes Stadium, Lugogo
Kirinya Jinja SSS v Mbarara City – The Mighty Arena, Jinja
Maroons v Paidha – Luzira Prisons Grounds

Wednesday 27th (Kick off 4:30 unless stated)

Villa v Police – Mandela National Stadium 4pm
Nyamityobora v BUL -Kakyeeka Stadium
Bright Stars v Tooro United – Champions Arena, Mwererwe

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