URA FC Vs KCCA FC – Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo
Uganda Premier League match day 24 will see a extremely anticipated showdown as URA FC host KCCA FC within the lights of the long-lasting Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo with either side desirous to combat for max factors.
The Kasasiro Boyz, are determined to bounce again after a troublesome run of outcomes, having failed to choose up most factors of their final two league fixtures, and shall be hoping to keep away from dropping factors for a 3rd consecutive sport.
The reverse fixture between the 2 groups resulted in favour of KCCA FC, who edged URA FC 1-0 again in September 2024. That consequence will give them confidence heading into this tie, regardless of the latest dip in type.
This shall be interim head coach Jackson Magera Kaddu’s second sport in cost since his appointment on April tenth, 2025. Forward of the match, Magera expressed optimism in his squad’s readiness and mentality.
“The temper is okay; everybody is raring to go there and gather constructive factors. We have to win to regain confidence, and a win in opposition to URA will increase our morale,” stated Magera.
KCCA FC’s preparations have been boosted by the return of a number of key gamers in Musitafa Mujuzi and Umar Lutalo who resumed coaching after recovering from sickness.
Whereas midfield maestro Shiny Anukani is again in full coaching following an ankle damage, teenager Brian Jjara is offered for choice after serving his suspension.
Etienne Katenga has additionally rejoined coaching after recovering from a shin contusion.
Nonetheless, they are going to miss the companies of Sadat Anaku, who’s present process rehabilitation for a quadriceps pressure, Fillbert Obenchan, sidelined as a result of a knock sustained in opposition to BUL FC and Yian Gatbel, out with an ankle damage picked up in coaching.
URA FC beneath head coach Alex Isabirye ‘Musongola’, are decided to make residence benefit depend and avenge the first-leg defeat. With the Authority Derby on the road, Isabirye is just not taking the guests frivolously.
“We face KCCA FC in a tough tie at residence. Regardless of their struggles, they continue to be a powerful aspect. We misplaced to them within the first leg, however we’re ready and focusing on most factors,” Isabirye said.
The coach additionally outlined long-term ambitions, saying, “We’re focusing on to combat for the trophy subsequent season, and constructing sturdy performances on this closing quarter of the league will set the tone.”
URA FC will wait on the health of Hudu Mulikyi and Ivan Ahimbisibwe, who’re going through late health checks forward of the conflict.
With either side having lots to play for—KCCA FC preventing for redemption and URA FC aiming to construct momentum—the Authority Derby guarantees an entertaining affair. KCCA’s returning stars might play a vital function, whereas URA will depend on their residence crowd to push them over the road.
The stakes are excessive, the historical past is wealthy, and the rivalry intense—anticipate fireworks at Hamz Stadium.
