UPDF Vs Gaddafi: Team News, Probable Lineups, Preview and Stats

UPL Match-day 24

Tuesday, April 16
•UPDF Vs Gaddafi – Bombo
•URA Vs NEC – Wakissha

Thursday, April 18
•Maroons Vs Busoga United – Luzira
•KCCA Vs Mbarara City – Lugogo, 7pm

Friday, April 19
•Kitara Vs Vipers – Masindi

Saturday, April 20
•BUL Vs Express – Njeru

Sunday, April 21
•SC Villa Vs Bright Stars – Wankulukuku

Team News

• UPDF set have Bernard Muwanga who returned to training this week while Aggrey Kiirya is available after serving his suspension
• Ezekiel Katende picked an injury against Vipers and unlikely to return soon, Christopher Kawangu got a red against BUL while Edward Kawooya and Brian Kalumba are sidelined with injuries
• For Gaddafi Jackson Wabuletta picked an injury in the previous game against KCCA
• Ivan Sserubiru and David Bagoole are also not available for selection

Probable Lineups

UPDF – Richard Anyama, Hussein Zzinda, Christopher Tebandeke, Rashid Faridi, Muwadda Mawejje, Daglas Oyirwoth, Davis Ssekajja, Bright Joseph Vuni, Shugai Kaliisa, Samson Kasozi, Rogers Adriko

Gaddafi – Abdu Magada, Douglas Bithum, Bashir Asiku, Sharif Ssengendo, Ronald Bithum, Steven Munguchi, Frank Mulimi, Hassan Musana, Peter Musoko, Thomas Ochungo

Preview: Relegation Battle in Bombo

UPDF hosts Gaddafi in a crucial Uganda Premier League relegation clash on Tuesday in Bombo.

Sitting second from the bottom with 16 points, UPDF trails Gaddafi by just two points.

The victor in this encounter will significantly enhance their chances of avoiding relegation this season.

Having secured six points from their last three matches, UPDF FC aims to capitalize on home advantage.

Notably, their last two wins have both come against Jinja-based teams, Busoga United and BUL, with the latter win achieved despite being a man down.

Gaddafi finds themselves in an unexpected position this season, putting pressure on coach David Mutono to produce results.

With losses in all their last four games and no wins in their last eight, their performance raises concerns.

Furthermore, their scant three goals in the past 12 league games make relegation a looming possibility.

But picking a result in Bombo could be a stepping stone for their survival.

Gaddafi won the first round fixture 2-1 in December last year – Thomas Ochungo and Benson Muhindo were on target for Gaddafi while Joseph Bright Vuni brought one back for UPDF

Head to Head

2023/24
UPDF Vs Gaddafi
Gaddafi 2-1 UPDF

2022/2023
Gaddafi 0-0 UPDF
UPDF 3-1 Gaddafi

2021/2022
Gaddafi 1-3 UPDF
UPDF 2-2 Gaddafi