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Wakiso Giants visit Onduparaka in mission to extend ascendency

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David GOMBE 

Onduparaka FC will be aiming to return to winning ways when they host flying Wakiso Giants on Tuesday at the Greenlight Stadium.

The Caterpillars come into this game after a 1-1 stalemate with Express FC in their previous game.

Wakiso on the other hand beat Soltilo Bright Stars 4-2 during their last league fixture.

The Purple Sharks have won five in the six games under the stewardship of Alex Gitta. Their only defeat was at Express FC last month.

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What the coaches say

Onduparaka

George Lutalo

“I must accept what came out when we played against Express, we wanted a full advantage. We now turn focus onto the Wakiso Giants game, we have prepared well and expect a good result tomorrow.”

Alex Gitta

We are set for our game away to Onduparaka FC. We are ready for the challenge ahead. The players are physically and mentally prepared for the game and we expect to leave Arua with victory on Tuesday.”

Team News

Onduparaka

The hosts will be without suspended Rashid Okocha while Rashid Agau is out injured.

Lutalo’s side has however been boosted by the return of Gabriel Matata and Ivan Okello.

Wakiso Giants

Forward Titus Ssematimba will miss the game since he is having his University exams. Midfielder Rahmat Ssenfuka is out due to a thigh injury while Samson Kirya did not move with the squad to Arua.

Previous meeting between the two sides

This will be the 5th meeting between the two sides, the Purple Sharks have managed two wins, Onduparaka one and drew the other in the previous four.

Victory for Wakiso will lift them to second position while a win for Onduparaka will move them to 7th place.

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