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haban is said to have suffered a calf injury in training, while Poloto suffered a setback in his recovery to full fitness. His return date is yet to be established.
Forwards Shaban Muhammad and Julius Poloto will miss KCCA’s Round-of-16 tie in the Stanbic Uganda Cup on Friday.
The club confirmed that the two are out due to injury and will be unable to suit up for the clash with Mbarara City at the MTN Omondi stadium.
Shaban is said to have suffered a calf injury in training, while Poloto suffered a setback in his recovery to full fitness. His return date is yet to be established.
The club was already set to be without the services of left-back Rogers Atube and midfielder Moses Waiswa, who have been granted compassionate leave for personal reasons.
Geoffrey Wasswa, who was sent off against KJT in the Round-of-62 tie, is ruled out due to suspension, while fellow defender John Revita is a long-term absentee due to a knee injury.
However, the good news for Morley Byekwaso is the return to full fitness of the experienced Denis Iguma and former Mbarara City striker Brian Aheebwa.
The pair missed the team’s last league game against Arua Hill due to fitness issues.
Meanwhile, Saidi Mayanja and Haruna Lukwago are back in the squad after being away with the Uganda Hippos at the AFCON U20 tournament in Egypt.
KCCA will be wary of the challenge presented by the Ankole Lions.
The Big League outfit has been a hard nut to crack for the Kasasiro Boys, and Friday’s game presents yet another test.
Top of the Startimes Uganda Premier League, KCCA have eyes on a league and Cup double.
And victory over Mbarara City will take the team closer to the quarterfinals and closer to winning the Cup.
The hosts were eliminated by Bright Stars in this same competition last season in front of the home crowd.
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