Why KCCA coach Mubiru expects a “complicated” game against Gaddafi

KCCA's Usama Arafat celebrates scoring against Busoga United|KCCA FC IMAGE

UPL Why KCCA coach Mubiru expects a “complicated” game against Gaddafi

Allan Damba • 10:21 - 05.04.2024

KCCA, who have long ceased from the title talk, will be playing for pride, while Gaddafi will be competing for survival.

While KCCA FC are on a stroll, they won't expect an easy walk against Gaddafi FC in the Uganda Premier League at the latter's Arena later on Friday.

KCCA, who have long ceased from the title talk, will be playing for pride, while Gaddafi will be competing for survival.

KCCA FC's Ettiene Katenga scored his first goal for the club against Gaddafi FC

The Kasasiro Boys, who have won four league games on the bounce, are seventh with 32 points, while their hosts are 14th on the 16-team table with 18 points.

“Its the final bend of the season, different teams are fighting for different objectives," KCCA head coach Abdallah Mubiru told the press ahead of the game.

KCCA head coach Abdallah Mubiru|KCCA FC IMAGE

"For instance, against Gaddafi, it's going to be a very complicated game as compared to the one we played in the first round."

KCCA thrashed them 6-1 in the first round, courtesy of braces from Usama Arafat and Muhammad Shaban with Ettiene Katenga and Dominic Ayella netting the others.

"Probably, then, they thought they were safe, now its clear they are threatened by relegation so it's going to be very competitive."

"We have all this mind and we have tried to put it to the players and they are aware of what they're playing for."

"Everyone knows their role and its their responsibility to put up a performance that fits the badge," Mubiru added.

KCCA have dominated this fixture in the UPL, winning four of their five meetings, with Gaddafi salvaging one victory.