FUFA Big League: Wandegeya return to action against Hope Doves

Wandegeya FC are back in action today (Thursday) against Hope Doves FC in the FUFA Big League.

They have had trial games in their pre-second round preparation and lost 2-1 in a recent friendly against Kilokole FC.

Wandegeya sit in eighth place, eight points behind leaders Proline FC.

In the reverse fixture, Hope Doves won 1-0 at Mutesa II stadium, Wankulukuku and this time, Wandegeya will be hoping to overturn that result at Kanyanya ground.

They have been boosted with the signing of new players: defender Fred Segendo, midfielder Dan Wuzailu and striker Denis Kamada.

Team captain Kayira Joseph says the new players will lift their chances in the second round of Uganda's second-tier football.

 "We have to top the group or maintain the top three places to be able to play the playoffs," he says.

Meanwhile, Meddie Kaketo is a doubt after picking up a knee injury during training on Monday.

Wandegeya head coach Semwanga Swaibu says most of his players are fit and is confident of victory.

"We have to treat each game as a final and as our last game if we are to get into the playoffs position."

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