Express FC have not won or lost a league game in their last five matches. They have picked up five draws and conceded only once in five league games.
- Match: KCCA FC vs Express FC
- Venue: MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo
- Kick-off: 8:00 PM EAT
- Competition: StarTimes Uganda Premier League
The stage is set at MTN Omondi Stadium in Lugogo as two of Uganda’s traditional football giants, KCCA FC and Express FC, prepare to renew their historic rivalry this Wednesday.
With the “Red Eagles” flying into Lugogo on the back of a gritty goalless draw against SC Villa, an electric atmosphere is expected in the derby.
The narrative of this tie is heavily flavoured by the return of two midfield maestros to their former grounds. Lawrence Bukenya and Gift Ali now play key roles for the new look Express FC, having once orchestrated the play in yellow.
The last meeting between these two ended in a 1-0 win for KCCA FC, courtesy of a Sammy Ssebaduka strike in October 2025.
Express FC comes into the match fresh from their recent goalless draw against SC Villa.
The Red Eagles have not won or lost a league game in their last five matches. They have picked up five draws and conceded only once in five league games.
KCCA FC have won their last four matches. They have three league wins and one in the cup, scoring seven goals and conceding two.
KCCA FC is currently 3rd in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League with 39 points, while Express FC is 10th on the table with 20 points from 19 matches.
Jackson Kaddu Magera addressing the pre-match press conference
KCCA FC co-head coach Jackson Magera Kaddu has demanded the players approach the game with the temperament of a derby.
Express vs. KCCA is never an easy game. We have told the boys they must encounter the game like the derby it is. We need the fire of a derby and the composure during such a game. We must bury our chances because in games like these, you might not get many, and they are normally decided by small margins.
Statistics #KCCAEXP
In the previous 34 meetings between the two sides, KCCA FC has won 16, while Express FC has won six.
Both sides have shared spoils 14 times.
KCCA FC has scored 50 goals, while Express has scored 32 goals in the last 34 meetings.
KCCA FC’s Last Five Matches of the 2025/26 season
KCCA FC 2-1 Police FC
Buhimba 0-2 KCCA FC
KCCA FC 1-0 Mbarara City FC (Ug Cup)
KCCA FC 2-1 BUL FC
NEC FC 3-1 KCCA FC
Express FC’s Last Five League Matches of the 2025/26 season
SC Villa 0-0 Express FC
Express FC 1-1 Maroons FC
Calvary FC 0-0 Express FC
Express FC 0-0 Entebbe UPPC FC
NEC FC 0-0 Express FC
Alex Yiga and Joel Sserunjogi in training
Last 5 games of #KCCAEXP
Express FC 0-1 KCCA FC
Express FC 0-3 KCCA FC
KCCA FC 0-1 Express FC
Express FC 3-4 KCCA FC
KCCA FC 1-2 Express FC
Team News – #KCCAEXP
Angolan winger Etienne Katenga and Brazilian winger Joao Gabriel are part of the general squad from which the match-day squad shall be picked. The pair have worked their way back to full fitness over the past couple of weeks.
Gavin Kizito returned to full team training on Sunday, and he is available for selection. The defender sustained a rib injury in the first half of the previous match against Police FC.
Charles Lukwago, the club captain, is currently on compassionate leave following the passing of his mother this week.
Knee injuries rule out Assistant Captain Derrick Nsibambi and midfielder Bright Anukani from the derby.
James Mubezi suffered a fracture in his hand and underwent surgery this week. He will stay out of action for a while.
Alpha Thierry Ssali is ruled out of the tie due to a hamstring injury.
The rest of the squad is available to face Express FC in Lugogo.
Available Team: #KCCAEXP
Mugolofa, Oyirwoth, Emojong, Obenchan, Gavin, Lazaro, Muhamud, Walusimbi, Achayi, Magambo, O.Steven**, Jjara**, Sserunjogi, Mugisha, Mayanja, Lutalo, Ssengendo, Mugume, Mezui, Gatbel **, Yiga, Kwikiriza, Ssebaduka, Anyama, Ahimbisibwe, Muserero, and Ismail Fahad**.
** means Academy Player
Ivan Ahimibsibwe and Herbert Achayi in training
