Friday 25th August 2023
KCCA FC vs URA FC
MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo – 5:00 PM
KCCA FC will host URA FC in the semifinal of the FUFA Super 8 at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo, on Friday evening.
This match was rescheduled from last Sunday following the sudden death of URA FC head coach Sam Timbe last Saturday.
URA FC returned to training on Wednesday following days off in order to allow them to mourn and also bury the experienced tactician.
KCCA FC beat Wakiso Giants FC 2-0 in the quarterfinal in Lugogo, while URA FC beat Soltilo Bright Stars FC 2-1 in Lugazi.
Team News:
KCCA FC:
Angolan right back Bruno Adilson Mfulu has recovered from a knock he suffered in a friendly game against Kakamega Homeboyz, and he is available for selection.
Captain Julius Poloto, Angolan Emilson Gonzaga, teenagers Abubaker Mayanja and Haruna Lukwago, as well as youthful goalkeeper Juma Mutebi, are all ruled out.
On the other hand, new boy Ivan Ahimbisibwe is set to make his debut for the Tax Collectors.
On a low note, Sharif Kimbowa, Vianey Sekajugo, Nicholas Kabonge, Denis Kisiriko, Amis Bwangani, Godfrey Sekibengo, and Justin Opiro won’t feature.
KCCA FC won the inaugural FUFA Super 8 competition in 2018 against Onduparaka FC and went on to lose the 2019 edition in a final 2-0 against Vipers SC. Both finals were played at Mutessa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.
Last season in the Startimes Uganda Premier League, KCCA FC finished second, while URA FC finished fifth on the table.
The last time both sides met at Lugogo last season, KCCA FC and URA FC shared spoils with a 1-1 draw, with Julius Poloto canceling out substitute Derrick Nsibambi’s strike for the Tax Collectors.
Head to Head:
In the last 26 games between both sides, KCCA FC has won 7 games, URA FC has won 12, and both sides have shared spoils seven times.
KCCA FC has scored 32 goals while URA FC has scored 34 in the last 26 meetings.
Head to Head (Last 5 games):
URA FC 2-0 KCCA FC
KCCA FC 1-1 URA FC
KCCA FC 1-0 URA FC
URA FC 1-0 KCCA FC
URA FC 2-0 KCCA FC
