Kitara want to use BUL's loss to maximum advantage as they host URA

First-round action between Kitara and URA|COURTESY

UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE Kitara want to use BUL's loss to maximum advantage as they host URA

Allan Damba 09:03 - 14.03.2024

After runners-up BUL FC lost 1-0 to UPDF FC on Tuesday, they stayed on 39 points, one adrift of the Royals in the race for the championship.

Uganda Premier League leaders Kitara FC will go four points clear at the summit if they manage victory over URA FC at the Masindi Stadium on Thursday.

After runners-up BUL FC lost 1-0 to UPDF FC on Tuesday, they stayed on 39 points, one adrift of the Royals in the race for the championship.

Frank Zaga Tumwesigye (M) celebrates his goal against Villa|KITARA FC IMAGE

"We need the game (against URA), because our opponents are our competitors," Kitara assistant coach David Bbaale told the club media.

"And our other competitor (BUL) lost, which means we badly need to win the game," he added.

"We are prepared, the players are in good condition and shape. We need victory to keep chasing our targets."

Kitara captain Maxwell Owachigiu envisages a stout contest with the Tax Collectors.

"This encounter won't be an easy one because we drew with them in the first round," he told the club media.

"They have experienced players, but we shall (also) approach the game as mature people. We shall do everything it takes to get maximum points."

Defender Najib Fesali and forward Ivan Ahimbisibwe netted for URA, while Living Kabon and Brian Aheebwa were on target for the Royals in their two-all draw in the first half of the campaign.