The tactician now believes the game against the Venoms is a good opportunity for his charges to make their intent clear. After playing three games without a win, we think Friday s game is a must-win, for us to remain in the title race, we have to win against our closest challengers and the boys know we have to win, Also, we hope some players will be available both from suspensions and injury so we’re set.
Experienced defender Murushid Juuko, who will be playing against his former team, conceded they are disappointed with their last outing against Bright Stars but remained optimistic it will change at St Mary s Kitende.
Paul Mucureezi could have opened the score in the 28th minute but he sent his effort over the bar after he had been put through on goal by Disan Galiwango.
A minute after the half-hour mark, Murushid Juuko was booked after he exchanged words with referee Ssali Mashoodi.
Mucureezi was unlucky in the 35th minute when his second chance went narrowly wide after receiving a cross from Karim Watambala.
Watambala was the culprit in the 41st minute when he wasted another chance after Bbosi Byarughanga produced a good cross for him.
Eric Kambale s 42nd-minute header - from a cross by Godfrey Lwesibwa - went over the bar as Express mounted more attacks against the hosts.
What transitional Uganda Cranes could look like
Saturday April 17 2021
Forging a new Cranes. With some key players retiring, the Cranes are up for a reshuffle ahead of Qatar 2022 World Cup qualifiers. PHOTOS | EDDIE CHICCO
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Andrew Mwanguhya on the enforced changes in Cranes
In a whirlwind of fan emotions, some have called for overhaul of the national team. However, the June World Cup squad should not be an overhaul, but a glimpse into the future
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The calls for a new-look Uganda Cranes have been loud enough. Too loud, actually.
And recent retirements by committed servants Hassan Wasswa, never mind he was already off the bus, and ‘larger-than-life’ skipper Denis Onyango, just enhanced the debate.
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“Tomorrow’s [Wednesday’s] game is a derby, and everyone on my team both the players and coaches know how momentous it is to win it,” Kaziba told the club’s official website.
“Given that we lost in the first round, tomorrow [Wednesday] gives us an opportunity to pay them back in the same currency. Derbies are for winning: We come into tomorrow’s derby to win.”
After sealing their passage to the Round of 16 of the Uganda Cup, Kaziba has maintained the 3-0 win against Ndejje University FC as spurred on his players and they are well motivated for the fixture against the Red Eagles.