Tuesday, March 9
*Busoga United Vs MYDA FC – Njeru, 1pm
*Kyetume vs KCCA – Njeru, 4pm
*Police vs URA – Lugogo (live on Sanyuka)
*Onduparaka vs Mbarara City FC – Arua City
*UPDF vs Express FC – Bombo, 4pm
Team News:
- Onduparaka will be without Rashid Okocha, Ajobe Mahdi who are still sidelined while goalkeeper Austine Opoka picked a knock against Bright Stars
- Gabriel Matata and Emmanuel Okech have school engagements while Ramadan Yakubu lost a family member, Derrick Ocen is suspended after picking his third yellow card.
- The Visitors will welcome back Captain Hillary Mukundane from suspension after the centre back missed the win against Vipers due to yellow card accumulation while Solomon Okwalinga returns from injury and has been included on the travelling squad.
- Souleymane Bamba, Bashir Mutanda and Raymond Onyai are still sidelined.
Probable Lineups
Onduparaka – Tony Kyamera, Gasper Adriko, Najib Tusabe, Hamza Gerica, Denis Andama, Hakim Magombe, Living Kabon, Amis Muwonge, Meddie Kyelina, Joel Jangeyambe, Noel Nasasira.
Mbarara City – Muhammad Ssekeba (GK), Ronald Otti, Jasper Aheebwa, Hilary Mukundane, Ronald Otti, Pistus Barenge, Jude Ssemugabi, Bebe Swalik, Makueth Wol, Solomon Okwalinga, Henry Kitegenyi
Preview:
Onduparaka play host to Mbarara City FC in one of the five games in Uganda Premier League this Tuesday.
The Caterpillars have blown hot and cold this season but will need consistency if they are to occupy the top positions on the log.
They beat Bright Stars at Kavumba in their last game, thanks of Emmanuel Okech’s goal but the teenager will miss the game due school engagements.
The Visitors on the other hand, have been far from convincing this season especially against teams they are supposed to beat with ease.
They edged Vipers at Kakyeka in their last game and this will act as a motivation going to the Arua game.
The Stats
Onduparaka FC
- They sit eighth with 18 points
- The side beat Bright Stars 1-0 in their last game at Kavumba
- They lost their last two homes games at home (BUL and Vipers)
- The side has conceded in all their six home games this season
Mbarara City
- The Ankole Lions are 12th on the table with 13 points
- They beat Vipers 1-0 in their last game.
- They have lost their last two away games
- They have kept just one clean sheet in all their six away games, coming against a 1-0 win at Kavumba.
Head To Head
2019/20
*Onduparaka 1-1 Mbarara City
*Mbarara City 2-1 Onduparaka
2018/19
*Mbarara City 1-2 Onduparaka
*Onduparaka 0-0 Mbarara City
2017/18
*Mbarara City 1-0 Onduparaka
*Onduparaka 0-0 Mbarara City
