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StarTimes Uganda Premier League
KCCA FC vs Calvary FC
MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo.
Friday, October, 31st, 2025 – 8pm EAT
The Cityzens, KCCA FC, return to MTN Omondi Stadium with confidence as they prepare to host newly promoted Calvary FC in match day 5 of the StarTimes Uganda Premier League.
KCCA FC goes into the fixture following a morale boosting 1-0 derby victory away against rivals Express FC last Thursday, a result that moved the club’s record to two wins and two draws so far this term.
However, the team will be eager to turn that winning form into a victory at Lugogo, as they are still searching for their first win at the MTN Omondi Stadium this 2025/26 season.
Head coach Jackson Magera remains in full charge, once again taking the reins in the absence of co-head coach Brian Sseyondo, who is away with the Uganda U17 national team preparing for the World Cup in Qatar.
Magera has stressed the importance of focus and executing the game plan.
The victory against Express was a massive confidence booster, but that is behind us now. Our focus is completely on the task at hand against Calvary FC. They are a newly promoted side that just picked up a valuable away point against Maroons. However, we are playing at home, and the fans deserve to see us get our first home win of the season. If we stick to our tactical plan, maintain discipline, and show the same fighting spirit we did in the derby, I am optimistic that we shall be able to overcome Calvary FC and secure all three points.
Visitors Calvary FC come into the game looking to spring an upset at the home of the Cityzens.
Statistics #KCCACAL
In the previous four matches of this season, KCCA FC has won two games and drawn two others.
Visitors Calvary FC have lost twice and shared spoils once in three league matches this season.
Calvary FC has scored one goal and conceded five in three matches this term.
KCCA FC has scored four goals and conceded twice in the league this term.
KCCA FC’s last four matches (UPL)
Express FC 0-1 KCCA FC
KCCA FC 0-0 Lugazi FC
KCCA FC 2-1 SC Villa
Kitara FC 1-1 KCCA FC
Calvary FC’s last three matches (UPL)
Maroons FC 0-0 Calvary FC
Buhimba Saints FC 2-0 Calvary FC
Lugazi FC 3-1 Calvary FC
Team News #KCCACAL
Left back James Mubezi and teenager Yian Gatbel have recovered from injuries and returned to team training this week. The pair is available for selection against Calvary FC.
Forward Derrick Nsibambi returned to full team training this week from a groin strain and is available for selection against Calvary FC.
Peter Magambo suffered a concussion in training and is ruled out of the match against Calvary FC as he continues to be monitored and assessed.
Brazilian Joao Gabriel continues his rehabilitation from a groin injury and will miss the fixture against Calvary FC.
Angolan winger Etienne Katenga is ruled out long-term due to an injury of the fibula bone.
Teenagers Brain Jjara and our soccer academy skipper Steven Oyirwoth are ruled out of the match due to National Team engagements with the U-17 boys National Team ahead of the World Cup.
Available Team: #KCCACAL
Lukwago, Mugolofa, Emojong, Oyirwoth, Gavin, Lazaro, Muhamud, Walusimbi, Haruna, Achayi, Mubezi, Obenchan, Ssebaduka, Sserunjogi, Mayanja, Mugisha, Lutalo, Kwikiriza, Ssengendo, Yiga, Mugume, Alpha, Gatbel, Anyama, Nsibambi, and Ahimbisbiwe.
The tie promises to be a battle of experience and ambition, and KCCA FC will rely on its momentum from the derby win to dominate proceedings and climb to the top of the league table
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