Embattled Express Fc make a tricky visit to Gaddafi Fc.
Gaddafi fc vs Express Fc.
The star times Uganda premier league action returns with one and big fixture where Gaddafi Fc welcomes struggling Express Fc at Kakindu stadium in Jinja on Sunday 19th of March, 3:00pm.
Gaddafi fc head coach Wasswa Bbosa is in the spotlight, before joining Gaddafi he guided the red eagles to the 2021 league champions as well as the Cecafa Kagame cup in the same year.
Express fc head to this clash fighting for their lives to remain in the league. They currently lie 11th on the 15 league table with 18 points after 17 matches.
James Odoch coached side has gone ten league games without a win, recently losing at home to 10-man SC Villa in the game they took the lead through Allan Kayiwa but went on to go down losing even after SC Villa goalkeeper Meddie Kibirige was sent off when the score line was 1-0.
Though they (Express Fc) are in the quarter finals of the Stanbic Uganda cup after beating region League side Paidha Black Angels Fc at Wankulukuku.
Their last away match ended being beaten by URA FC 1-0 at the visions of arena.
The hosts Gaddafi Fc, come to this one with hope of bouncing back to winning ways after losing 2-1 away to Onduparaka Fc in Arua.
The result left them at 22 points after 17 matches, 9th on the table.
Back home, they settled for a one all draw with SC Villa in their last fixture.
Some thing Express Fc should worry of heading to Kakindu is the best home form of Gaddafi Fc. They are unbeaten in the last eight games at home (W5, D3) keeping three clean sheets.
The reverse fixture in first round which was played at Wankulukuku ended in a one-all draw.
More so, Express Fc are without a win in the last three matches rhey have faced Gaddafi Fc in the league (D2, L1).
Wasswa Bossa at Gaddafi Fc will miss the services of captain Andrew Wasswa who is out injured.
Sadiq Ssekyembe, Ibrahim Kiyemba and Hassan Wasswa Dazo miss out too with injuries.
For James Odoch at Express Fc has not injury worries heading to Kakindu stadium. Captain Issa Lumu is the only doubtful player but the rest of the squad players are up for selection.
