Startimes Uganda Premier League – Match Day 13
Thursday, 19th December 2024
URA FC vs Lugazi FC – Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo at 4 PM
Live on Sanyuka Prime
URA FC will be looking to secure back-to-back wins for the first time this season as they welcome Uganda Premier League newcomers Lugazi FC at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo.
Unlike their previous home fixtures played under floodlights at 7 PM, this clash will kick off at 4 PM.
The Tax Collectors come into the game on the back of a morale-boosting 2-1 victory over Express FC last Friday.
Another win would see them close the gap on the teams above them and strengthen their push for silverware this season.
Team News.
URA FC will have to make do without some players. Goalkeepers Denis Otim and Abdu Magada, Hudu Mulikyi (suspended), as well as midfielder Isma Mugulusi, Emmanuel Okech, Lugolobi Shafiq, George Masembe and Nicholas Kabonge, will be unavailable for selection.
With head coach Alex Isabirye unwell and assistant coach Richard Kasule attending a CAF A coaching course in Njeru, goalkeeping coach Jamil Damba took charge of the pre-match press conference.
He emphasized the team’s determination to secure all three points, stating, “We must win this game to stay on track for our season objectives.”
In-form midfielder Godfrey Sekibengo echoed his coach’s sentiments, expressing his and his teammates’ readiness to deliver a positive result.
Head-to-Head.
This will be the first-ever Uganda Premier League encounter between URA FC and Lugazi FC. However, the two sides last met in the 2020 Uganda Cup, where URA FC claimed a commanding 4-0 victory at Mehta Stadium.
Form Guide (Last 5 Games).
URA FC: Win, Draw, Win, Loss, Loss (WDWLL)
Lugazi FC: Draw, Draw, Draw, Draw, Draw (DDDDD)
While URA FC aim for consecutive wins, Lugazi FC will be hoping to end their run of five straight draws.
Current Standings.
URA FC: 5th place, 12 games, 18 points
Lugazi FC: 12th place, 12 games, 13 points
How to Watch.
The match will be broadcast live on Sanyuka Prime TV via StarTimes. Fans can also follow live match updates on URA FC’s social media platforms.
URA FC will be counting on home advantage and their determination to maintain momentum in the race for silverware.
