7th October 2026
StarTimes Uganda Premier League
Kitara FC vs Kigezi Homeboys FC
Kick off: 4:00pm
Hoima City Stadium
Kitara FC are chasing their first home win of the season when newly promoted Kigezi Homeboys visit Hoima City Stadium on Wednesday evening.
The Royals have drawn both of their last two league games away from home. They shared a 1-1 draw with SC Villa at Wankulukuku and another 1-1 with Express FC at Hamz Nakivubo, with Chrispus Asiki and Frank Zaga Tumwesigye getting the goals.
This will be the first top flight meeting between the two sides, and the Kitara faithful are ready for a great evening of football.
Coach George Lutalo’s men have not lost at Hoima City Stadium so far, and they want to keep it that way. In three competitive games there, they beat Buhimba United Saints 4-0 in the league last season and recently knocked out Mogadishu City 4-1 on aggregate in the first preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup.
Lutalo knows how important the game is for his side, who currently sit in the bottom half on the table.
“We are looking forward to getting positive results against Kigezi. We are among the bottom teams on the table and this game is one that we want to win and remain in the competition,” said Lutalo.
Kigezi, meanwhile, are still looking for their first win in their debut top flight season. They have only one point so far, with defeats to Lugazi FC and SC Villa, and have scored just once. Going to a ground that is quickly becoming Kitara’s fortress will not be easy.
There is good news on the team front. Kabon Living and Jimmy Kalema missed the draw with Express FC last month are expected to make the match day squad. Forwards Patrick Kaddu and Isaac Amutuhaire both went off injured in that game, but Lutalo has a healthy squad to pick from on Wednesday.
“We have prepared ourselves well and everyone that has been training is ready to give their best once selected,” he added.
A win would give Kitara a big confidence boost ahead of the trip to Bukedea Sports Complex three days later. After that, they return home for a big clash with Egypt’s Al Ahly FC, with a place in the CAF group stage up for grabs.