Sunday 15th September*Maroons FC vs UPDF – Luzira, 3pm*Wakiso Giants vs Bright Stars – Kabaka Kyabaggu – 3pm*Vipers vs NEC – St Mary’s Kitende, 6pm
Team News
Maroons will be without new signing Muwadda Mawejje who joined from UPDF FC due to a hamstring injury.
Biyika Innocent, Darious Ojok are also ruled out.
New signings Bashir Mutanda, Ambrose Kirya, Apollo Kagogwe, Simon Tamale are all set for their debuts.
For UPDF FC Denis Ssekitoleko and Musa Muddde who both rejoined the club are ruled out
Goalkeeper Richard Anyama returned to training after a few days out.
New Signings Samuel Ssekamatte, Samson Kigozi, Joseph Janjali, Ronald Kayondo, Kitara Daniel, Ocen Emmanuel, Ssekulima Derrick, Mugisa Frank are all set for their UPDF debuts.
Probable Lineups
Maroons: Simon Tamale(GK), Edward Kabona, Apollo Kagogwe, Norman Odipio, Felix Okot, Ronald Orombi, Ibrahim Dada, Ivan Asaba, Ivan Mayanja, Bashir Mutanda, Ambrose Kirya.
UPDF FC: Wasswa Yusuf(GK), Kawagu Christopher, Tebandeke Christopher, Bernard Muwanga, Aggrey Kirya, Ronald Kayondo, Joseph Janjali Hussein Zzinda, Samuel Ssekamatte, Rashid Achumu Faridi, Andrew Samson Kigozi.
Preview: Maroons Eye Perfect Start
Maroons FC will aim to extend their dominance over UPDF FC at the Luzira Prisons Ground, where the Army side has struggled in recent visits, with three losses and one draw in their last four matches.
Maroons triumphed 4-2 in their previous encounter last season.
Following a busy transfer window, Maroons FC is set for a strong start to the season.
Despite the departure of key players such as top scorer Amaku Fred, Best Play Maker Abraham Tusubira, and goalkeeper Hannington Ssebwalunyo, the Prison Warders have made notable acquisitions, including goalkeepers Simon Tamale and Hassan Matovu, and outfield players Ibrahim Dada, Ivan Asaba, Bashir Mutanda, Ambrose Kirya, and Apollo Kagogwe.
Maroons had a robust pre-season, featuring high-profile friendlies and participating in the FUFA Super 8.
They lost to SC Villa and KCCA on penalties but secured victories against Police FC, Wakiso Giants, and Maroons Legend in friendlies.
In contrast, UPDF FC is determined to overcome relegation odds after strengthening their squad.
They are winless in their last three opening-day games and will look to improve their away performance in the Uganda Premier League.
New signings like Samuel Ssekamatte, Andrew Samson Kigozi, and Joseph Janjali aim to bring consistency to the team this season.
The Bombo-based side played a pre-season friendly against KCCA FC, losing 2-1, and also faced Kiyinda Boys and Wobulenzi Select.
Head to Head
2023/2024UPDF 2-1 MaroonsMaroons 4-2 UPDF
2022/2023Maroons 1-0 UPDFUPDF 0-0 Maroons
2021/2022UPDF 0-0 MaroonsMaroons 1-1 UPDF
2015/2016UPDF 1-0 MaroonsMaroons 1-0 UPDF
Maroons vs UPDF: Team News, Probable lineups, Preview and Stats
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