Wednesday, February 28
•NEC Vs KCCA – Lugogo – 7pm
Team News
- NEC will continue to miss Enock Ssebagala who got a Concussion against Mbarara City
- They are set to welcome back Striker Cromwell Rwothomio who missed the Uganda Cup victory against Acholi United
- For KCCA, Rogers Atube and Emmanuel Loki return and ready for selection
- Mustafa Mujuzi joins the sick bay while Julius Poloto is still a long term absentee
Probable Lineups
NEC – Benjamin Ochan, Geriga Atendele, Ibrahim Kiyemba, Joseph Dhata, Gavin Mubutu, John Paul Acire, Gaddafi Wahab, Shamir Kimwero, Gideon Odong, Cromwell Rwothomio, Brian Kayanja
KCCA – Anthony Emojong, Joseph Ogwang, Filbert Obenchan, Peter Magambo, Mustafa Kizza, Ashraf Mugume, Etienne Katenga, Joel Sserunjogi, Joao Gabriel, Muhammad Shaban, Herbert Achayi
Preview: Tenant Targets Landlord Scalp
KCCA will aim to bounce back from recent setbacks as they face hosts NEC in a league match under Lugogo floodlights.
The ‘Kasasiro Boys’ suffered a 1-0 loss to Kitara, marking their second defeat in four league games and highlighting their inconsistent form this season.
While winning the league seems unlikely with a 16-point gap behind leaders Kitara, they will be eager to improve their standing from ninth.
Despite playing away, the match at Lugogo will feel familiar for KCCA, who are the landlords of the stadium.
Currently fourth in the league with 31 points, NEC aims to extend their lead over KCCA by securing a win, potentially overtaking Vipers in third place and widening the gap to 11 points.
NEC enters the game on the back of a 5-1 victory against Acholi United, marking their third consecutive win at Lugogo across all competitions.
In their previous encounter this season, NEC emerged victorious with Cromwell Rwothomio netting a first-half brace during KCCA’s home fixture in October last year.
Head to Head
2023/24
NEC Vs KCCA
KCCA 0-2 NEC
