Sunday, September 17
*UPDF FC vs URA, Bombo Barracks Ground – 3pm
*Wakiso Giants vs Maroons, Kabaka Kyabaggu 3pm
*Arua Hill vs Busoga United, Paridi Ground 4PM
*Gaddafi FC vs Vipers, Gaddafi Arena 4PM
Team News
- Arua Hill will be without Gibson Adinho who got a simple fracture
- New signing Nelson Mandela is in line to face his side Busoga United
- Busoga United will be without captain Isaac Isinde for their opener against Arua Hill
- Ibrahim Kayiwa, Aggrey Madoi, Ian Byakatonda, Omar Shafic and Musa Kasimba also didn’t travel with the team
Probable Lineups
*Arua Hill – Richard Anyama, Rashid Kawawa, Geriga Atendele, Nelson Mandela, John Rogers Okumu, Gaddafi Wahab, Brian Omirambe, Rashid Kawawa, Jacob Kamwesiga, Reagan Mpande, Steven Kabuye
*Busoga United – Michael Lutaaya, Jeremy Matata, Elvis Kibaale, Moses Logono, Fredrick Ngalo, Hamdan Nsubuga, Isaac Doka Mweru, Stephen Odong, Joshua Ssentabule, Mugwa Bashamu, Emmanuel Ajo
Preview: Arua Hill Start New Life In Adjumani
Arua Hill will play host to Busoga United in their first 2023/24 Uganda Premier League game at the Paridi Stadium in Adjumani.
The Kongolo have had a lot of issues in recent past and at one point, the club’s future to participate in the top flight were in total doubt.
The Club parted ways with CEO Pius Bamwinge while their home stadium at Barifa didn’t pass club licensing procedure.
Captain Rashid Toha, Bright Vuni, Richard Matovu, Innocent Media, Allan Mugalu among others have left the club.
The good news is that Midfielder Gaddafi Wahab has inked a contract extension to end all speculations linking him with a move away from the club.
The additions are far from convincing, with three so far confirmed – Nelson Mandela, John Rogers Okumu and promotion of youngster Juma Muzamir.
Another positive is that journeyman Livingston Mbabazi is also still at the club, but its work cut out for the coach this new season.
They host Busoga United, who are equally in poor state and have a squad that is devoid of quality and motivation.
Busoga United managed to shrug off relegation last season but this campaign, it will take a miracle for the Jinja-based side to stay a float.
Key players Laban Tibita and Peter Onzima have gone for greener pastures while Benon Tahomera and John Okurut returned to BUL after loan expiry.
Emmanuel Ajjo from fourth division side Kakira Cherries, Hamdan Nsubuga who returns to the Country after a stint in India (Southern Samity) and former Onduparaka defender Stephen Odongo are the new signings.
Head to Head
2022/23
•Arua Hill 1-4 Busoga United
•Busoga United 0-1 Arua Hill
2021/22
•Arua Hill 2-0 Busoga United
•Busoga United 0-1 Arua Hill
