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Teams: KCCA FC vs. Entebbe UPPC FC
Date: Friday, 30th January 2026
Kickoff: 8:00 PM EAT
Competition: StarTimes Uganda Premier League
As the Uganda Premier League enters match day 15, all eyes turn to the MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo this Friday, as KCCA FC welcomes UPPC to the capital city.
This will be a narrative-rich clash between established giants KCCA FC and the ambitious newcomers, Entebbe UPPC FC.
For the first time in history, these two sides will face off in a competitive match that sees former players and coaches returning to their old stomping grounds.
UPPC FC has effectively built its backbone on the former KCCA FC players Mujuzi Musitafa, Steven Munguchi, Julius Poloto, and Isa Mubiru, all of whom wore yellow and blue just months ago. Seeing them line up against their former teammates will be the highlight of the evening.
Perhaps most intriguing is the Printers’ dugout. Abdallah Mubiru now leads the visitors after playing for KCCA FC and coaching the club just last season. Alongside him is Livingston Mbabazi, a man whose name is etched in KCCA lore as one of the greats.
After a rocky patch where they dropped points against Police and Maroons, the Cityzens looked like a championship side again in their last outing when they disarmed the UPDF FC 4-0, thanks to a brace from Sammy Ssebadduka, a penalty from Joel Sserunjogi and a clinical maiden goal from Alpha Thierry Ssali.
Visitors UPPC FC have gone 7 games unbeaten in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League this term.
KCCA FC co-coach Brian Ssenyondo is wary of the emotional weight of this game but remains focused on the title race:
We are facing a good side that knows our philosophy inside out. However, our focus is on maintaining the momentum from the UPDF win. The standard at this club is excellence, and we expect nothing less than three points to keep our pressure at the top.
Statistics #KCCAUPPC (UPL)
- In the previous 14 league games this term, KCCA FC has won 9, drawn 3, and lost 2 matches this term.
- UPPC FC has won 8 matches, drawn 3, and lost 3 matches this term.
- KCCA FC and UPPC FC have never met in a competitive match.
- UPPC FC has played 6 matches on the road this term, won 4, and shared spoils in 2.
- KCCA FC has played 7 matches at home this season; the Cityzens have won 6 and shared spoils in one match.
KCCA FC’s last five matches of the 2025/26 season (UPL)
KCCA FC 4-0 UPDF FC
Maroons FC 0-0 KCCA FC
Police FC 2-0 KCCA FC
KCCA FC 1-0 Buhimba UTD
KCCA FC 2-1 NEC FC
UPPC FC’s last five matches of the 2025/26 season. (UPL)
UPPC FC 0-0 Maroons FC
UPDF FC 0-1 UPPC FC
URA FC 0-1 UPPC FC
UPPC FC 1-0 Kitara FC
UPPC FC 2-0 Express FC
Team News – #KCCAUPPC
Assistant Captain Fillbert Obenchan returns to bolster the defense after serving his suspension.
Angolan winger Etienne Katenga and Brazilian Joao Gabriel continue taking part in training sessions and are working with the team’s fitness and conditioning coach and could soon be ready for a full return to play.
The rest of the squad is available to face UPPC FC in Lugogo.
Available Team: #KCCAUPPC
Lukwago, Mugolofa, Emojong, Oyirwoth, Obenchan, Gavin, Lazaro, Muhamud, Walusimbi, Achayi, Mubezi, O.Steven**, Jjara, Sserunjogi, Mugisha, Mayanja, Lutalo, Ssengendo, Mugume, Alpha, Gatbel, Yiga, Kwikiriza, Ssebaduka, Gabriel, Katenga, Anyama, Ahimbisibwe, Ismail Fahad**, and Nsibambi.
** means Academy Player
UPPC comes into this game after a hard-fought draw with Maroons FC. While they have shown they are difficult to break down, especially on the road, the pressure of playing at Lugogo against a rejuvenated KCCA side will be their ultimate test of the season.
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