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While St. Lawrence want to extend their perfect winning run to five in as many games, Nkumba see it as a must-win encounter to seal progress to the knockout stages.
It will be a battle of differing goals as Nkumba University hosts table leaders St. Lawrence University (SLAU) in the Pepsi University Football League on Tuesday in Entebbe.
While St. Lawrence want to extend their perfect winning run to five in as many games, Nkumba see it as a must-win encounter to seal progress to the knockout stages.
Nkumba currently lie second in Group E with seven points, while St. Lawrence lead the pack with an impressive 12.
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13:15 - 06.11.2023
FOOTBALL Big boost for Vipers as Allan Okello is set for early return from injury
The developments come at a time when Vipers prepare to take on arch-nemesis and Okello's former employers, KCCA, on Friday at the MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo.
“St. Lawrence is a big challenge. It is currently one of the best teams in the league and they know their game; they play the pressing type of game,” Nkumba head coach Suleiman Bbossa told the press.
“It is always a battle of inches against them if you don’t do well in those close carry areas, you open up real opportunities and they will be excited to take them so at home, we don't intend to open up so much,” Bbosa added.
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11:24 - 06.11.2023
LIFESTYLE Watch : Taddeo Lwanga's newly-built shopping center maintains him as one of the richest Ugandan players
Over the weekend, Lwanga, who is also a Software Engineer by profession, displayed his newly constructed and furnished shopping center, a thing of sheer magnificence.
"There have been some massive occasions where the games have gone down to the wire, and I remember some very close games over the years, added Bbossa
On the other hand, St. Lawrence are already through to the knockout stage and are hoping to cement qualification and maintain their perfect run.
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15:50 - 06.11.2023
FOOTBALL Nobody owns a permanent place in the team - Lawrence Mulindwa reminds Vipers players
The celebrated educationist made the remarks during a luncheon with the players, the coaching staff and the administration on Saturday.
“Nkumba's tie is a must-win for us. We are in a situation that denotes that we must win all our remaining matches to prove our doubters wrong,” head coach Davis Nnono noted.
“We had a good win against Gulu, which really energized us and has given us more confidence as we go to Entebbe to play Nkumba,” Nnono added.
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07:26 - 06.11.2023
FOOTBALL Nathan Asiimwe: Ugandan youngster helps Charlton to FA Cup draw
Should Charlton make the Round of 64, Asiimwe will be in the same fray with several Premier League teams who join the competition at this stage.
In the same Group, having played five games, Gulu University and International University of East Africa lie third and fourth with four and two points, respectively.
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