“Chances are you’ll not win the trophy because the season begins however can certainly lose it.” That’s the mindset NEC FC carry into their Uganda Premier League Matchday Two conflict with Lugazi FC at Phillip Omondi Stadium, with captain and goalkeeper Hannington Ssebwalunyo demanding one other robust begin.
NEC opened their marketing campaign with a 2-0 win over KCCA on Saturday and now wish to construct on that outcome in opposition to a Lugazi facet that additionally received its opener.
“I shouldn’t say that Lugazi is a weak group. Each group we face is a robust group, so I imagine we’re going to have a tricky problem,” Ssebwalunyo stated.
Lugazi defeated Kigezi HomeBoyz 2-1 in Najjembe, with former NEC striker Cromwell Rwothomio and Livingstone Mulondo scoring for Abbey Kikomeko Bogere’s facet.
Lugazi FC gamers in warm-ups forward of Kigezi Homeboyz opener.
Ssebwalunyo, nonetheless, believes NEC are prepared;
NEC midfielders Enrique Lubwama and Allan Mugalu in warm-ups forward of KCCA FC match.
“We’re being ready and I imagine we will be equal to the duty.”
The goalkeeper additionally needs NEC to repeat their defensive show in opposition to KCCA, stressing the significance of one other clear sheet.
“It is vitally very important as a result of to be champions, we should hold ourselves invincible and rating objectives. Protecting a clear sheet is the best way to go for us as a group,” he stated.
NEC’s midfield trio of Enrique Lubwama, Daniel Shabene and Allan Mugalu impressed within the opening recreation, whereas Richard Basangwa, Senoga, James Jarieko and Fahad Bayo supply Badru Kaddu extra choices following modifications to the squad, together with the departure of Joseph Seremba.
For Ssebwalunyo, the goal stays to win;
“Each recreation has its personal stress. The one stress I’ve is successful. I imagine we will get the outcome.”
He additionally known as on NEC supporters to show up once more and again the group.
“I thank them for the help they gave us within the earlier recreation. As soon as once more, I name them to come back on board and rally behind us. Their presence goes to be a really robust issue in direction of our successful.”
Matchday Two runs from Tuesday, September 1 to Friday, September 4, with NEC and Lugazi among the many groups kicking off on Tuesday at 4pm.
Elsewhere, Entebbe UPPC host UPDF, whereas Wednesday’s fixtures see Blacks Energy face Police, Ntuugasaze tackle Maroons, Kataka host BUL and Specific welcome KCCA in an 8pm kick-off.
URA face SC Villa on Friday, whereas the Kigezi HomeBoyz-Vipers and Kitara-Mbarara Metropolis matches are but to be confirmed.
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