Thursday, March 9
*NEC vs Kitara, Bugolobi Coffee Ground
*Kyetume vs Police, Nakisunga Ground
*Calvary vs Ndejje University, Midigo Ground.
*Kataka vs Mbarara City, Mbale Stadium
*Lugazi FC vs Luweero United, Lugazi Ground
*Booma FC vs Adjumani TC, Masindi stadium
*Northern Gateway vs Kaaro Karungi, The Gate Ground
It is a mouthwatering encounter as Promotion hopefuls NEC and Kitara meet in a FUFA Big League thriller at Bugolobi Coffee Ground.
Leaders Kitara will seek to stretch their lead at the summit against Second placed NEC FC.
The two are level on 37 points but Sam Simbwa’s side has a superior goal difference of 25 compared to NEC’s 14.
The Second division is very tight and competitive at the top as its only one point that separate the first and the fourth.
Kitara, NEC & Police are on 37 points and are closely followed by fourth placed Mbarara City on 36 points.
NEC FC who are new entrants in the league, have caught everyone unaware with their impressive performance battling for promotion.
Heading into this game, NEC played out a one-all draw with Mbarara City at Kakyeka stadium.
Marvin Kavuma gave NEC the lead before Henry Kitegenyi restored parity.
The ‘Die Hards’ will now hope to return to winning ways and keep their promotion chances alive but will face a daunting task.
Speaking ahead of the game, NEC Head Coach Micheal ‘Skills’ Lukyamuzi says he’s not God to predict who will win the game but praised his opponents.
“This is just another game of the league and first we handle each game the way we should,” Lukyamuzi told the club media.
“Kitara is a top club, was in the Premier League before been in the Big league for a long time so we are going to do what we should be doing.
“For us we prepare to win each game and we are prepared to win again.
“I am not God, but I call upon the fans to come and watch, Kitara plays good game and we also play a good game so it’s going to be a very beautiful encounter.”
Kitara FC is boosted after collecting their first second round win under Sam Simbwa.
David Kasaija headed home from a Moses Sseruyidde delivery to give the Royals 1-0 home victory over Lugazi FC at Kigaaya Primary School Playground.
They will seek to complete a double over NEC after a 2-0 win in the reverse fixture at Kigaaya playground.
However, they are wary of their poor away record with their last win on road stretches back to November over Lugazi FC.
