URA FC will return into the Startimes Uganda Premier League action on Saturday 17th with a home tie Nakisunga Saza ground against SC Villa in match day 13.
The tax collectors come into this game aiming at nothing but maximum points against the Jogoos.
Prior to the encounter, former Villa player Salim Abdallah returned from injury and he is in contention for a place.
URA FC are further motivated by the fact the they haven’t lost a league game against Villa in the last six meetings, winning three and drawing three.
Last season’s encounter at home saw URA FC beat their opponents 3-1 with Steven Mukwala, Saidi Kyeyune and Ibrahim Dada netting while Ibrahim Sadam Juma got the visitors consolation from 12 yards.
Team News.
Salim Abdallah made a timely return from Injury and he is available for selection and so is Ronald Kigongo.
Derrick Ndahiro is out on suspension while Joachim Ojera and Shafiq Kagimu won’t be available as well.
Reactions.
Baker Mbowa (Assistant Coach)
“We have had enough time to prepare well for this encounter and I believe we shall put up a good show. The match against Villa is very vital to us because we have not performed to our expectations as a club so we need to immediately react.”
Hudu Mulikyi (Assistant skipper)
“We are set to take on Villa and we are not scared of them though they are above us on the log. We are ready to give in everything to get positive results.”
Head To Head
Matches Played: 24.
Wins: 9
Draws: 11
Losses: 4
Goals For: 34
Goals Against: 21
Points: 38
The tax collectors currently lie in 11th place on 13 points and victory will propel them to 16 points.