UPDF FC coach Hussein Mbalangu desires Nakivubo to turn into a fortress when his facet face Entebbe UPPC in a Uganda Premier League conflict on Tuesday.
“We wish to make this house (Nakivubo) a fortress,” Mbalangu mentioned forward of the 4pm kick-off at Hamz Stadium.
UPDF opened their marketing campaign with a goalless draw in opposition to newly promoted Kataka on Saturday. Mbalangu believes the primary lesson from that sport was the necessity to enhance their ending.
“Glad we’ve accomplished our coaching for the sport in opposition to UPPC nicely. The earlier sport wasn’t dangerous as a result of the boys managed to play, however we didn’t end our possibilities,” he mentioned.
“We got here again and put that proper, hoping within the subsequent sport we are able to do higher.”
UPDF shall be with out Harmless Assimwe, who has recovered however has not skilled for the previous two days.
“He won’t be able to characteristic regardless of enjoying a great first sport,” Mbalangu confirmed.
UPPC, in the meantime, come into the sport with confidence after their spectacular 1-0 win over defending champions Vipers at Kitende.
UPPC shall be boosted by the provision of final season’s high scorer Ambrose Kigozi, midfielder Isa Bugembe and winger Swadik Moro.
New signings Reich Kokolo, Ibrahim Mugulusi and Sharif Ssengendo are additionally anticipated to play key roles. Grant Matsiko, Anwar Ntege, captain Ahmed Amayo and long-term absentee Samuel Kawawa stay unavailable.
UPDF will look to Musa Matovu, Hussein Zzinda and Aggrey Kirya to supply the attacking menace.
The 2 sides have met eight occasions within the league, with UPPC successful three, UPDF two and three ending in attracts.
Mbalangu has known as on UPDF supporters to show up regardless of the workforce enjoying away from house, whereas additionally urging UPPC followers to help Ugandan soccer.
“I name upon our followers to help us regardless of us enjoying house away from house. I additionally name upon Entebbe UPPC followers to return out and help Ugandan soccer,” he mentioned.
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