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KCCA FC will be keen to build on their recent dominant performance when they visit an inconsistent UPDF FC at Bombo Barracks Military Grounds on Thursday.
Fresh off a 5-0 demolition of relegation-threatened Mbale Heroes, KCCA aims to maintain momentum and climb the league table. Meanwhile, UPDF seeks redemption after a narrow 2-1 defeat to URA FC in their last outing, though they previously stunned SC Villa with a 2-0 home victory.
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UPDF will be boosted by the return of right-back Christopher Kawagu, who missed the URA clash due to suspension. Additionally, Samuel Ssekamatte, Emmanuel Ochen, and Shakib Mayanja are back from injury and available for selection.
KCCA, on the other hand, will miss six key players. Mustafa Mujuzi (muscle injury), Hassan Muhamud, and Ettiene Katenga are unavailable, while Steven Munguchi and captain Julius Poloto are out due to illness.
Teenage midfielder Brian Ijara is with the Uganda Cubs preparing for the U-17 AFCON. However, the return of Ashiraf Mugume provides a much-needed boost.
Key Stats
KCCA FC boasts an impressive record against UPDF, remaining unbeaten in their last 13 encounters.
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KCCA FC's Last 5 Matches:
KCCA FC 5-0 Mbale Heroes FC
Maroons FC 0-0 KCCA FC
KCCA FC 0-2 Vipers SC
NEC FC 1-0 KCCA FC
Mbarara City FC 3-0 KCCA FC
UPDF FC's Last 5 Matches:
URA FC 2-1 UPDF FC
UPDF FC 2-0 SC Villa
Mbarara City FC 0-1 UPDF FC
UPDF FC 0-0 Kitara FC
UPDF FC 0-2 Express FC
Head-to-Head Record 2024/2025:
UPDF ?-? KCCA | KCCA 0-0 UPDF 2023/2024: KCCA 1-0 UPDF | UPDF 1-2 KCCA 2022/2023: KCCA 1-1 UPDF | UPDF 0-1 KCCA 2021/2022: UPDF 0-3 KCCA | KCCA 2-1 UPDF 2020/2021: UPDF 1-1 KCCA | KCCA 6-1 UPDF 2017/2018: KCCA 2-0 UPDF | UPDF 1-1 KCCA 2016/2017: UPDF 0-1 KCCA | KCCA 1-1 UPDF 2015/2016: KCCA 1-2 UPDF | UPDF 0-1 KCCA Match Day
Fixtures; Mbale Heroes vs Lugazi FC – Mbale UPDF FC vs KCCA FC – Bombo Express FC vs Police FC – Nakivubo With KCCA aiming to solidify their top-four ambitions and UPDF eager to avoid a further slump, this clash promises fireworks at Bombo.
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