Tuesday 12th April
URA vs Vipers, Ndejje
Busoga United vs UPDF, Kakindu
Mbarara City vs Police, Kakyeka
Team News
Busoga United welcome Fredrick Ngalo and Peter Onzima who missed the previous game due to yellow card accumulations.
They have a fully fit squad available for selection.
For UPDF they are boosted with the return of Jacob Okao, Yasin Sabir and Robert Emunuk from injury
However, they will be without Salim Huud, Mugisha Rogers and Luwalo Kipper due to injury
Probable Lineups
Busoga United: Andrew Ssekandi (GK), Hassan Kintu, Nicholas Mwere, Douglas Bithum, Derrick Basoga, Godfrey Akol, Elvis Ngonde, Anthony Mayanja, Shaka Ssozi, Ntege Anwar, Paul Ssekulime.
UPDF: Wasswa Yusuf (GK), James Begesa, Oyirwoth Daglas, Samson Kasozi, Julius Kisambira, Okello Donato, Ibrahim Wammanah, Ezekiel Katende, Yiga Frank, Ivan Ahimbisibwe, Kigozi Ambrose.
Preview: Busoga United and UPDF fighting for life
Both sides will hope to return to winning ways having failed to collect maximum points in their previous games.
Having won the first round tie, UPDF will target a double over Busoga United in Kakindu but they face a rejuvenated side hard to crack at home.
In the reverse fixture, UPDF were 2-1 winners at the Bombo Military Barracks Ground. Goals from Talisman Ivan Ahimbisibwe and Musa Mudde while Mulanda Sunday was on target for Busoga United.
The two are five and six points respectively away from the relegation Zone so a win for any of them will cool relegation pressure.
Coming into this game, Busoga United played out a one all draw with Bright Stars at Kavumba Recreation Ground, Anwar Ntege header cancelled out Joseph Janjali lead.
UPDF lost their previous game 3-0 to KCCA at the Bombo Military Barracks Ground courtesy of Sadat Anaku, Okello Donato own goal and Brian Aheebwa.
Speaking to the club media media ahead of the game, Busoga United Assistant Coach Edgar Luzige claims they are in a good position to win the game and called upon the fans to rally behind the team.
According to our preparations and the performances, we promise our fans that we shall win the game tomorrow to see that we achieve our objectives of playing in the league next season” vowed Luzige on Monday.
“We are prepared well as per the last training, our players are in good shape, we are injury free everyone is okay and we know the aim and the importance of this win when you look at the table standing”.
“We as the coaches have done our part as we call upon the fans to come and watch what we have at stake and support their team and motivate the players as the 12th players otherwise we wish them a safe journey as they come and support the team”.
Stats
Busoga United are 11th on the standing with 26 points after 24 matches having won seven, five draws and 12 loses.
They have scored 19 goals only 16th Tooro United (17), 14th place Bright Stars (16) and 15th Mbarara City (14) have scored less goal and conceeded 34 only Tooro United (54), UPDF (38) and Wakiso Giants (37) have allowed more goals than Busoga.
In their last five games, Busoga United have won one, three draws and a loss.
At Home, The students have played 12 matches with 15 points following four wins, three draws and five defeats.
They have scored eight goals at home and conceeded 11 times.
They are unbeaten in their last five home matches with three wins and two draws.
UPDF
UPDF are 10th on the log with 27 points after 24 matches having won six, nine draws and defeats apiece.
They have scored 27 goals and conceeded 38 only bottom side Tooro United (54) have conceeded more.
The Army side have won once in their last five matches, drawn and lost two each.
Away from home, they have picked 10 points in 12 matches following two wins, four draws and six loses.
They have scored 16 and conceeded 26 on the road.
UPDF have registered only one win, three draws and a loss in their last five trips.
Head to Head
2021/2022
Busoga United ?-? UPDF
UPDF 2-1 Busoga United
2020/2021
Busoga United 0-0 UPDF
UPDF 3-0 Busoga United
2017/2018
Busoga United 3-0 UPDF
UPDF 0-1 Busoga United
2016/2017
Busoga United 2-0 UPDF
UPDF 1-0 Busoga United
