Ex youths test Simba
Mar 31, 2005
NEW-LOOK Express FC will this afternoon be looking to repeat their feat against army side Simba when the two meet in the final of the Easter Cup tournament.
By Sabiiti Muwanga
Today, Easter Cup final
Simba v Express
NEW-LOOK Express FC will this afternoon be looking to repeat their feat against army side Simba when the two meet in the final of the Easter Cup tournament.
Express beat Simba 3-1 in the round robin to top the proceedings with seven points while the soldiers were one less having beaten SC Villa and Victor FC. Villa were also 2-3 victims at the hands of Express on Wednesday.
Today’s game on top of promising an entertaining encounter will pit skill against experience.
Express coach Godfrey Nyola said after the win against Villa, “This is a young side that is fast adapting to situations. I think soon they will be able to go all the way.â€
Nyola’s counterpart at Simba Moses Basena said the players were motivated for the game. “We are playing a team that beat us but I am sure the players know what it means to win something,†Basena said.
Simba will greatly rely on the experience of David ‘Nile’ Lukwago in midfield and Ronald Kamoga in defense. Godfrey Wakaza who has so far scored three goals in the competition will provide the ammunition upfront.
Probable line-ups
Simba: H.Muwonge, G.Walulya, F.Tamale, P.Kayiira, R.Kamoga, D. Lukwago, F.Osama, M.Lule, B.Olobo, G.Wakaza and J.Katajwa.
Express: P.Bujakera, R.Malinga, S.Adriga, I.Emuge, E.Ssali, A.Mukisa, J.Mulindwa, H.Mulinde, T.Odur, G.Ssali and N. Kabali.
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Today, Easter Cup final
Simba v Express
NEW-LOOK Express FC will this afternoon be looking to repeat their feat against army side Simba when the two meet in the final of the Easter Cup tournament.
Express beat Simba 3-1 in the round robin to top the proceedings with seven points while the soldiers were one less having beaten SC Villa and Victor FC. Villa were also 2-3 victims at the hands of Express on Wednesday.
Today’s game on top of promising an entertaining encounter will pit skill against experience.
Express coach Godfrey Nyola said after the win against Villa, “This is a young side that is fast adapting to situations. I think soon they will be able to go all the way.â€
Nyola’s counterpart at Simba Moses Basena said the players were motivated for the game. “We are playing a team that beat us but I am sure the players know what it means to win something,†Basena said.
Simba will greatly rely on the experience of David ‘Nile’ Lukwago in midfield and Ronald Kamoga in defense. Godfrey Wakaza who has so far scored three goals in the competition will provide the ammunition upfront.
Probable line-ups
Simba: H.Muwonge, G.Walulya, F.Tamale, P.Kayiira, R.Kamoga, D. Lukwago, F.Osama, M.Lule, B.Olobo, G.Wakaza and J.Katajwa.
Express: P.Bujakera, R.Malinga, S.Adriga, I.Emuge, E.Ssali, A.Mukisa, J.Mulindwa, H.Mulinde, T.Odur, G.Ssali and N. Kabali.
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