Express against Villa normally produces fireworks, but it was initially put on hold as FUFA investigated incidences involving hooliganism from the former's alleged fans.
The Uganda Premier League Secretariat has, at long last, revealed the new dates for the historical Kampala derby involving arch-nemesis Express FC and SC Villa.
Express against Villa normally produces fireworks, but it was initially put on hold as FUFA investigated incidences involving hooliganism from the former's alleged fans.
Incidentally, the match was pushed from November 1 to its newly confirmed date, December 8, at the Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.
Following the heinous crimes on referee Fahad Sekayuba as hooligans beat him, FUFA suspended games involving the Red Eagles over a month back, but a levelled ground has since been reached.
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And to Onyango, the players must perform at their best in the competitions leading to the grand edition if Uganda is to assert a grip on the continent.
The other game involving Express and Wakiso Giants FC, which had also been postponed, was later played, eventually ending in a barren stalemate.
Meanwhile, Express will be keen on mounting revenge, having suffered 2-0 and 2-1 defeats to their rivals last season.
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The 20-year-old came off the bench to score once as the Cyprus giants trumped AEZ Xpyiomaia 7-0 at the Laourou Stadium on Sunday.
Currently, Express are better placed than Villa on the log as they sit sixth with 12 points compared to the latter occupying 10th with nine points.