Wednesday, March 13
•Express Vs Wakiso Giants – Wankulukuku
•NEC Vs Maroons – Lugogo, 7pm
•Mbarara City Vs Gaddafi – Kakyeka
Team News
- Express welcome back Abbey Muwanguzi and Marvin Oshaba who missed the derby against SC Villa
- Denis Otim and Shafiq Ssebyala are sidelined with injuries while Alpha Ssali is with Uganda Hippos in Ghana for African Games
- For Wakiso Giants, they have the duo of George Kaddu and Ambrose Arinda return from suspension
- Apollo Kagogwe is with Uganda Hippos, Alex Komakech, Bashir Ssekagya among injured players
Probable Lineups
*Express – Abdul Kimera, Kevin Ssekimbega, Andrew Kaggwa, Musa Ssali, Abbey Muwanguzi, Isaac Wagoina, Isma Kawawulo, Hussein Ssenoga, Isa Lumu, John Assiimwe, Steven Ssenfuma
*Wakiso Giants – Joseph Lubega, Ambrose Arinda, Hassan Ssenyonjo, Nzau Miguel Lutumba, Tom Masiko, Shariph Kimbowa, Kenneth Kimera, Rahmat Ssenfuka, Samson Kigozi, George Kaddu, Marvin Nyanzi, Marvin Mukiibi.
Preview: Express Target Wakiso Scalp
Express will be aiming for their maiden victory under new coach Baker Mbowa as they host Wakiso Giants at Wankulukuku.
The Red Eagles suffered a 1-0 defeat to rivals SC Villa in their previous outing, with Charles Lwanga netting the decisive goal.
Despite the loss, Mbowa may have gleaned some positives as his team remained competitive and displayed promising attacking play, particularly through John Assiimwe, although they lacked a cutting edge upfront with Isaac Wagoina faltering.
Express continues to grapple with financial difficulties which led to the departure of coach Alex Isabirye, with players enduring three months without payment.
Wakiso Giants, currently fifth from bottom, come into the match reeling from a 4-0 thrashing by Vipers, a game marred by controversy as Wakiso opted to host it at Vipers’ home ground.
The club has suffered three consecutive defeats, including an exit from the Uganda Cup at the hands of Pakwach Young Stars and a loss to league leaders Kitara.
Notably, Wakiso Giants have managed just one goal in their last five league fixtures, scored by Kenneth Kimera in their solitary 1-0 victory over URA FC.
The previous encounter between these sides in the first round ended in a goalless draw at Wakissha.
Head to head
2023/24
Express Vs Wakiso Giants
Wakiso Giants 0-0 Express
2022/23
Express 1-1 Wakiso Giants
Wakiso Giants 3-2 Express
2021/2022
Express 1-0 Wakiso Giants
Wakiso Giants 1-2 Express
2020/2021
Express 3-0 Wakiso Giants
Wakiso Giants Vs Express (COVID)
2019/2020
Wakiso Giants 0-3 Express
Express Vs Wakiso Giants (COVID)
