Local giants switch their anger to NSSL
Apr 30, 2003
FROM the frustrating and dizzy heights of continental football, Uganda’s fallen giants SC Villa and Express will try and recover fast in the NSSL to secure places for next year’s African campaign.
By Norman Katende and D.Buregyeya
Masaka v Villa
Express v Game Boys
FROM the frustrating and dizzy heights of continental football, Uganda’s fallen giants SC Villa and Express will try and recover fast in the NSSL to secure places for next year’s African campaign.
Villa and Express joined Police out of the race for African glory at the weekend.
Recreation ground
Champions Villa have to continue surviving minus their long term injured senior players, and lead striker Alex Isabirye who is the latest casualty.
Masaka LC led by towering George Ssemwogerere will give the team, that is still shocked by Sunday’s 0-2 loss to Aviacao, a severe test.
“ We have to fight so that we stand up after falling down,†said Villa coach Micho Sredojevic about today’s game.
Philip Ssozi and on-form Joseph Kabagambe are expected to continue carrying the hopes of the champions.
Coach player Ssemwogerere and Sam Mubiru should give Masaka adequate cover, with Sam Nadduli and Badru Ssenkayi ready to puncture Villa’s suspect defence.
Wankulukuku
The CAF Cup exit aside, Express will also miss too many players to be comfortable with the tie against Game Boys.
KCC and Villa both struggled against Game Boys while URA were held 3-3.
Express will miss the services of several stars: Abdul Salim (knee), Cox Muleyi (right foot), Abed Bironse (accumulated cards), Peter Rwebuga and Andrew Mukasa (malaria) and Fred Okello (arm).
Striker Hassan Mubiru should be his usual best at Wankulukuku and give Jan Fray his second straight NSSL win.
Masaka v Villa
Express v Game Boys
FROM the frustrating and dizzy heights of continental football, Uganda’s fallen giants SC Villa and Express will try and recover fast in the NSSL to secure places for next year’s African campaign.
Villa and Express joined Police out of the race for African glory at the weekend.
Recreation ground
Champions Villa have to continue surviving minus their long term injured senior players, and lead striker Alex Isabirye who is the latest casualty.
Masaka LC led by towering George Ssemwogerere will give the team, that is still shocked by Sunday’s 0-2 loss to Aviacao, a severe test.
“ We have to fight so that we stand up after falling down,†said Villa coach Micho Sredojevic about today’s game.
Philip Ssozi and on-form Joseph Kabagambe are expected to continue carrying the hopes of the champions.
Coach player Ssemwogerere and Sam Mubiru should give Masaka adequate cover, with Sam Nadduli and Badru Ssenkayi ready to puncture Villa’s suspect defence.
Wankulukuku
The CAF Cup exit aside, Express will also miss too many players to be comfortable with the tie against Game Boys.
KCC and Villa both struggled against Game Boys while URA were held 3-3.
Express will miss the services of several stars: Abdul Salim (knee), Cox Muleyi (right foot), Abed Bironse (accumulated cards), Peter Rwebuga and Andrew Mukasa (malaria) and Fred Okello (arm).
Striker Hassan Mubiru should be his usual best at Wankulukuku and give Jan Fray his second straight NSSL win.