Mayanja Set For KCC

By James BakamaKCC v LyantondeArua Garage v SC VillaJACKSON Mayanja is a man who loves the spotlight, and that is exactly what today’s match against his former club KCC will avail him.In KCC, the unbeaten Lyantonde coach will not only have his first, but also best opportunity to beat a favourite.Mayanja, who will be handling Lyantonde in its first match at Nakivubo, will be against a troubled club, whose latest blow was resignation of team manager Badru Kiggwe.The Lugogo turmoil that started off with the dismissal of coach David Otti has over the past month worsened with KCC only managing a point in three matches.Mayanja’s anxiety was evident yesterday. “Any coach would be thrilled by the idea of beating a team of KCC’s status.”Lyantonde’s unbeaten run should be a source of serious thought for coach Abbey Nasur, who, since taking over from Otti, is yet to win a match.The recent suspension of seasoned Haruna Mawa and Shaka Okello further complicates Nasur’s equation. The former Gor Mahia coach’s relief will be from skipper Meddie Nsubuga’s return.Nasur will be praying that Nsubuga, red carded in a match against Iganga, is in shape to marshal the defence and midfield.Nasur’s other prayer will be for his attack to flare. Fred Makokha has lately been showered with chances but has been firing wide.Akii-Bua stadiumHere champions SC Villa should, despite being away, have an easy ride against struggling Arua Garage. Micho Sredojevich will be boosted by the last Saturday 1-0 win over KCC in their quest to maintain the league lead. Ends