EXPRESS BACK TO TAME SIMBA

Jul 19, 2002

A win in whatever form is a win and this is what is needed in today’s NSSL clashes.

By N. Katende, D. Buregyeya, S. Kiganda, J. WanzusiExpress v SimbaMbarara v IgangaURA Lyatonde v MasakaHeroes v MilitaryA win in whatever form is a win and this is what is needed in today’s NSSL clashes.Nakivubo stadiumMemories of Express’ 5-4 win over Simba in the first round will be fresh in a game where the tactical approach of Simba coach Mike Mutebi will take on the physical and energetic approach of Express’ Jimmy Muguwa.Muguwa believes that Simba is a good team but a combined attack of Andrew Mukasa and Hassan Mubiru will be able to do the needed damage and decrease the gap between them and champions Villa.Lyantonde StadiumMasaka LC, fresh from a 1-0 defeat to Iganga, takes on Jackson Mayanja’s URA Lyantonde in an away match. Masaka LC coach Sam Timbe is looking at recalling experienced goalie Ibrahim Kongo, who was suspended due to indiscipline, for better results. With George Ssemwogerere in defence and Hussein Mbalangu up front, it will need an extra effort for the hosts to perform better.Lyantonde coach Mayanja, who could not predict an automatic victory, believes that his boys can make it.With youthful Hood Kawesa manning the defence and new recruit David Kiwanuka fighting to end the team’s goal drought, any thing can happen.Mbale municipal stadiumMbale fans are happy that the suspension on the stadium has been lifted and Heroes will now be hosting their home matches from the venue. The last two home matches were played at Kakindu stadium in Jinja — almost 140km away.However, taking on Military, a team which is fighting to escape relegation, will be a tough hurdle mostly if Mike Dogu combines well with strikers Patrick Gonza and Jackson Ssenabulya.Kakyeka stadiumMbarara, who held Heroes to a 1-1 draw have been dented by the absence of Amurani Mukasa, who is in Egypt on national duty. They will have to find better ways if they are to down visiting Iganga.EndsBy N. Katende, D. Buregyeya, S. Kiganda, J. WanzusiExpress v SimbaMbarara v IgangaURA Lyatonde v MasakaHeroes v MilitaryA win in whatever form is a win and this is what is needed in today’s NSSL clashes.Nakivubo stadiumMemories of Express’ 5-4 win over Simba in the first round will be fresh in a game where the tactical approach of Simba coach Mike Mutebi will take on the physical and energetic approach of Express’ Jimmy Muguwa.Muguwa believes that Simba is a good team but a combined attack of Andrew Mukasa and Hassan Mubiru will be able to do the needed damage and decrease the gap between them and champions Villa.Lyantonde StadiumMasaka LC, fresh from a 1-0 defeat to Iganga, takes on Jackson Mayanja’s URA Lyantonde in an away match. Masaka LC coach Sam Timbe is looking at recalling experienced goalie Ibrahim Kongo, who was suspended due to indiscipline, for better results. With George Ssemwogerere in defence and Hussein Mbalangu up front, it will need an extra effort for the hosts to perform better.Lyantonde coach Mayanja, who could not predict an automatic victory, believes that his boys can make it.With youthful Hood Kawesa manning the defence and new recruit David Kiwanuka fighting to end the team’s goal drought, any thing can happen.Mbale municipal stadiumMbale fans are happy that the suspension on the stadium has been lifted and Heroes will now be hosting their home matches from the venue. The last two home matches were played at Kakindu stadium in Jinja — almost 140km away.However, taking on Military, a team which is fighting to escape relegation, will be a tough hurdle mostly if Mike Dogu combines well with strikers Patrick Gonza and Jackson Ssenabulya.Kakyeka stadiumMbarara, who held Heroes to a 1-1 draw have been dented by the absence of Amurani Mukasa, who is in Egypt on national duty. They will have to find better ways if they are to down visiting Iganga.Ends

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