The Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium in Wakiso will be the stage for a crucial showdown as Wakiso Giants and URA lock horns in Matchday 10 of the Uganda Premier League (UPL).
Both teams are desperate to end their winless runs and steer their campaigns back on track.
Wakiso Giants, currently 13th on the log with nine points, are enduring a six-match winless streak, with their last victory coming in September when they edged Mbale Heroes 1-0.
Since then, the Purple Sharks have managed only one goal; a consolation strike in a 6-1 thrashing by SC Villa in their last outing.
Before that, they suffered defeats to NEC, Vipers, and UPDF, where they failed to find the back of the net, and also goalless draws against Express and Lugazi.
Coach Steven Bengo’s side finds themselves precariously close to the relegation zone, just two points above the drop.
A victory today is essential to avoid slipping into the red. However, injuries to key players like Musa Ssegujja, Rahmat Ssenfuka, and Kizito Luwaga complicate their quest for three points.
Just like Wakiso Giants, URA, sitting 11th with 11 points, have also struggled for consistency.
The Tax Collectors have managed just one win in their last five outings and come into this fixture on the back of consecutive defeats to Maroons and Vipers.
Coach Alex Isabirye, though under pressure, remains optimistic about his team’s chances, emphasizing the need to learn from past setbacks and push for a much-needed victory.
Former Wakiso Giants winger Moses Aliro will be a key player to watch as he faces his former club, alongside Joshua Lubwama, who has been solid in URA’s defense this season.
With both teams desperate for redemption, this encounter promises to be a tightly contested affair.
A win for either side could provide a significant morale boost as the first round of the season nears its conclusion.
