The Red Eagles’ attacking line was firing blanks scoring only five goals in that winless run but have scored six in their last two in the league and 10 in their last four overall.
Coach James Odoch is happy with Express strikers' partnerships, which has seen the team return to winning after 11 games without a win.
The Red Eagles’ attacking line was firing blanks scoring only five goals in that winless run but have scored six in their last two in the league and 10 in their last four overall.
Odoch lauded his forwards Allan Kayiwa, Anwar Ntege, Marvin Oshaba and Boban Zirintusa as he singled out the latter’s impactful arrival.
13:42 - 11.04.2023
UPL Express target a top-four finish, says Odoch
Express had gone 11 games without a win but have turned their season around to climb into the top 10 of the Startimes Uganda Premier League table.
“Boban [Zirintusa] has boosted us and given us more options up front,” Odoch told Pulse Sports.Zirintusa joined during the January transfer and has scored two in the last two wins.
“We were mainly relying on Allan Kayiwa, but we now have several players scoring, which is good for our progress. I think their partnership is good and has clicked at the right moment when we needed it,” he added.
06:00 - 05.04.2023
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Allan Kayiwa has been nominated alongside Innocent Media of Arua Hill and Maroons custodian Simon Tamale for the Pilsner Player of the Month of February/March award.