Byamukama's efforts for Express FC stun Vipers SC, Kyetume FC beat Wakiso GiantsPremier League 12:43 PM EDT 4/23/21 The defeat means the Venoms will drop to second place should URA avoid a loss against Bright Stars Express FC condemned Uganda Premier League leaders Vipers SC to a 1-0 loss during Friday's encounter at St Mary's Stadium, Kitende. John Byamukama scored the only goal that separated two of this season's clear title contenders to ensure the Red Eagles went home with three points. Ceasar Manzoki of Vipers was yellow-carded in the 13th minute for a rough challenge on the opponent when the game was picking up speed.
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. Two early chances for Vipers in the second half also did not produce goals - the first from a close free-kick hitting the wall while the second one from Galiwango's effort was stopped by Express FC goalkeeper Mathias Muwanga.
Wakiso Giants Vs Express: Team News, Probable Lineups, Preview and Stats - Live from groundMonday, November 28*Wakiso Giants Vs Express – Wakissha, 4pm Tuesday, November 29*Vipers Vs SC Villa, Kitende*Blacks Power Vs UPDF, Akibua Memorial Stadium-Lira (4:00 pm)*KCCA Vs Gaddafi, Lugogo*Maroons Vs URA, Luzira*Bright Stars Vs BUL, Kavumba Team News Wakiso Giants forward Shariph Kimbowa limped off at halftime in the last game against Onduparaka with a knock but is available for selection.
Express’ Issa Lumu became the third player to be cautioned with a yellow card after a verbal altercation with the referee. Fred Kajoba made changes in the 63rd minute when he introduced Milton Karisa and Richard Basangwa as Galiwango and Yunus Ssentamu left the pitch. A minute after the changes, the Red Eagles surprisingly took the lead when Byamukama - with a strike from 18-yards away - scored.
Ibrahim Kasule and Hassan Ssenyonjo expected to return to starting XI after they started on the bench due to a muddy Bombo pitch against Onduparaka For Express, they will be without forwards Allan Kayiwa and Joseph Akandwanaho who are out due to illness. Midfielder Daniel Shabene starts his suspension having been sent off against Bright Stars. Midfielders Abubaker Kasule, Yusuf Ssozi and goalkeeper David Lukwago are still long term absentees. Probable Lineups*Wakiso Giants – Samson Kirya, Grant Matsiko, George Kaddu, Apollo Kagogwe, Joshua Lubwama, Lawrence Bukenya, Rahmat Senfuka, Titus Sematimba, Ibrahim Kasule, Hassan Ssenyonjo, Sharif Kimbowa *Express – Denis Otim, Andrew Kaggwa, Isa Lumu, Farouk Katongole, Denis Otim, Hassan Ssenoga, Ivan Mayanja, Enock ssebagala, Ntege Anwar, Joshua Musoke, Marvin Oshaba Preview: Express, Wakiso Giants Seek to Bounce Back Wakiso Giants and Express FC will be seeking to return to winning ways when they face off at Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium on Monday.
” But the Red Eagles will be without their star man Allan Kayiwa due to illness, a big miss for a player who has scored five goals in the league this season. But that aside, Express will bank on the fact that they have won all their four meetings against Wakiso to pick something positive on Monday. Wakiso Giants, who are current leaders with 18 points, were held to a goalless draw against Onduparaka last week at Bombo.
That day, they were affected by the poor playing surface after a heavy downpour, something that limited the easy flow of the ball. Back at home, they welcome a side that has always been stubborn to them and it will be time to prove a point. Ahead of the game, head coach John Ayala Luyinda said: “We are facing a good team that is wounded and that makes the duel a highly intriguing one. But as usual, we have had good preparations and playing at home means we must do everything right to pick all points. ” On their poor run against the Red Eagles, Luyinda added: “In football, we don’t duel much on the past but the present and we are fully focused on the game and not the past meetings.
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The Red Eagles suffered a 2-0 loss to Bright Stars at Wankulukuku in their recent game, a result that ended their three-game winning streak. Back on the road, they face a Wakiso Giants side that is currently on top and will be yearning to extended their stay there. Ahead of the game, Express head coach James Odoch anticipates a tough challenge but is optimistic. “We expect a tough encounter against Wakiso Giants. who are without a doubt the best team in the league so far when you look at the standings and how they are playing, ” said Odoch. “But we have a strong record against them and we shall be hoping to capitalize on that to ensure that we return to winning ways having lost our previous game against Bright Stars.
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