14 -Sept- 2024
Lugazi FC 🆚 Kitara FC
4 PM
Lugazi stadiumÂ
Live On FUFA TV
Kitara will be aiming to make a positive start to the 2024/25 StarTimes Uganda Premier League when they face off with Lugazi FC away at the Lugazi stadium in Najjembe.
Having finished fourth in the league and won the Stanbic Uganda Cup last season, the Brian Ssenyondo coached side will be targeting to win the league this campaign and this meeting in Najjembe will be considered crucial.
The Royals have had a busy schedule since July. They played two international friendlies (against Mechal SC and Tusker FC), the FUFA Super 8 and CAF Confederation Cup.
Despite not progressing beyond the CAF Confederation Cup first stage, Ssenyondo’s side exhibited a spirited performance and many fans will be hoping they replicate that display in the league.
Head to Head:
This is Lugazi’s first season in the top flight while it’s the third for Kitara.
Lugazi versus Kitara encounter will be an exciting one, they two sides will meeting for the third time in competitive matches.
They met twice in the 2022/23 FUFA Big League with Kitara winning both ties 0-3 and 1-0 in Lugazi and Kigaaya playgrounds respectively.
However, a lot has changed for both sides especially the playing squad.
Lugazi added Bashir Asiku, Richard Adriko, Emmanuel Obua, Bashamu Mugwa, Sharif Saaka, Ian Amanya and of course their marksman Samuel Ssemugugu who will all be looking to inspire Sadiq Ssempigi to a good start.
Last season’s second top scorer Denis Omedi, Fred Amaku, Frank Zaga Tumwesigye, Jude Ssemugabi, Kabon Living among others are expected to show up for the Royals.
A win for Kitara will be a moral boosting result ahead of their next game against NEC FC on Thursday at the Royals Park in Butema.
Team news:
Defenders Benjamin Nyakoojo and Dudu Ramadan are currently in the treatment room still recovering from injury thus won’t be available for Royals.
Furthermore, Monday Denis picked a knock in our friendly match against Kinyara FC last weekend. He remains on the sidelines and will miss this trip.
Frank Yiga who missed most of the second round of last season with a muscle problem is back and is ready selection.
A couple of our new signings could make their league debut if selected for duty. They have been brilliant in the pre season and the fans will be eager to see how they turn up.