“Our target was to be competitive, we’ve tried to keep up with the pace,” Mubiru told the club’s official website ahead of the match.
Police are currently placed fifth on the 16-team table with 25 points from 14 matches, eight fewer than table-toppers URA, who are on 33 points while second-placed Vipers are on 30 points.
Police opponents Express are one place above them on 29 points and it is the reason Mubiru feels they must win their game to remain in contention for the title.
“[Tuesday’s] game is very key towards our target of the season because if we lose then we’ll be down by 11 points if the table leader URA wins against Onduparaka FC, that will be a disaster to our campaign.
Today s game is a tough one but the players are well set and ready for it. The team has a number of injuries but those available will deliver, however, the team is in good shape and ready for KCCA, Mubiru, Uganda s interim head coach, told the club s website.
Although Derrick Kakooza returned from the U20 African Cup of Nations finals in Mauritania, the forward is not likely to face the Kasasiro Boys. He had a dream outing in the junior Afcon competition where they sailed up to the final stage only to lose to Ghana by a 2-0 margin.
Samuel Kayongo, Eric Senjobe, Fahad Kizito and Herman Wasswa will not be available for the Cops due to injuries.
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