Friday, September 20
*BUL Vs KCCA – Lugazi
*Mbarara City Vs Police – Kakyeka
*Bright Stars Vs URA – Kavumba
*Maroons Vs Wakiso Giants – Luzira
Team News
Bright Stars will be without Cleophas Fiat due malaria and Kizza due to muscle injury
URA will be without Denis Kasiriko, Innocent Kisolo, goalie Abdul Magada Godfrey Sekibengo who are on Uganda Hippo squad
Probable lineups
Derrick Emmanuel Were, Jafari Kaziro, Andy Kyambadde, Innocent Kitimbo, Warren Buule, John Lincoln, Mukisa shafic Kakande, Ashraf Mulindi, Sharif Nsereko, Nelson Senkatuuka, Marvin Youngman,
URA – Derrick Ochan, James Begisa, Enock Walusimbi, Joshua Lubwama, Norman Namanya, Ibrahim Wammanah, Godfrey Ssekibengo, Amis Bwangani, Ivan Ahimbisibwe, Shariph Kimbowa, Moses Aliro
Preview: Bright Stars, URA Target First Win
After a 1-1 draw against local rivals Wakiso Giants in their league opener, Bright Stars will be aiming for their first victory as they host URA at Kavumba.
“It’s our first home fixture this season, and we’re hoping to start on a high note,” said head coach Joseph Mutyaba.
“URA is a strong team, but so are we. Being at home, we are focused on securing maximum points.”
However, Bright Stars have been winless against the Tax Collectors for the past five seasons. Their most recent encounter last season ended in a 1-1 draw, with Nelson Ssenkatuuka canceling out Ivan Aimbisibwe’s header.
Bright Stars’ last league victory over URA came in April 2019 at Namboole, thanks to a goal from Ssenkatuuka.
Ssenkatuuka also scored the decisive goal in Bright Stars’ first and only home victory against URA in October 2017 at Mwererwe.
On the other hand, URA will be looking to bounce back after a 1-0 defeat in their opener against KCCA FC.
“We’ve worked hard to correct the mistakes from the first game. The boys have responded well in training, and I believe we’re in a good position to bounce back. We’re hopeful for maximum points tomorrow and will give it our best,” said URA head coach Alex Isabirye.
Ahead of the game, URA has strengthened their defense by adding new signing Shafik Lugoloobi, who joins from newly-promoted Big League side Ntungasaze.
Head to Head
2024/25
Bright Stars Vs URA
2023/24
Bright Stars 1-1 URA
URA 1-1 Bright Stars
2022/2023
Bright Stars 0-2 URA
URA 2-2 Bright Stars
2021/2022
URA 3-1 Bright Stars
Bright Stars 0-3 URA
2020/2021
Bright Stars 0-0 URA
URA 0-0 Bright Stars
2019/2020
URA 1-0 Bright Stars
Bright Stars 0-0 URA
2018/2019
URA 0-1 Bright Stars
Bright Stars 0-2 URA
2017/2018
Bright Stars 1-0 URA
URA 1-1 Bright Stars
2016/2017
Bright Stars 0-0 URA
URA 1-1 Bright Stars
2015/2016
Bright Stars 0-0 URA
URA 1-1 Bright Stars
2013/2014
Bright Stars 0-4 URA
URA 3-0 Bright Stars
https://sportsnation.co.ug/2024/09/20/bright-stars-vs-ura-team-news-probable-lineups-preview-and-stats-3/
