Kampala Derby: UPL confirms new date for Express against Villa

The Uganda Premier League Secretariat has, at long last, revealed the new dates for the historical Kampala derby involving arch-nemesis Express FC and SC Villa.

Express against Villa normally produces fireworks, but it was initially put on hold as FUFA investigated incidences involving hooliganism from the former's alleged fans.

Incidentally, the match was pushed from November 1 to its newly confirmed date, December 8, at the Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.

Following the heinous crimes on referee Fahad Sekayuba as hooligans beat him, FUFA suspended games involving the Red Eagles over a month back, but a levelled ground has since been reached.

The other game involving Express and Wakiso Giants FC, which had also been postponed, was later played, eventually ending in a barren stalemate.

Meanwhile, Express will be keen on mounting revenge, having suffered 2-0 and 2-1 defeats to their rivals last season.

Currently, Express are better placed than Villa on the log as they sit sixth with 12 points compared to the latter occupying 10th with nine points.