Rivals Express, Villa face off
No love lost: Villa’s Charles Lwanga (23) battling with Express’ Jole Male in the first round. Villa won 2-0. PHOTO BY EDDIE CHICCO
What you need to know:
- Express are currently in mid table on 32 points eight ahead of Ndejje who occupy the final relegation spot. Their opponents however find themselves in a desperate situation as they stand only two points above Ndejje.
Kampala. Express coach George Ssimwogerere and his SC Villa counterpart Douglas Bamweyana devoted part of their pre-match press conferences to their respective clubs fans.
While one would understand the gesture with the traditional rivals two of the most supported clubs in the country, the call for support also tells the state of the two teams at the moment.
Hosts Express are not involved in a relegation fight this season but come into today’s game at the Betway Muteesa II Stadium with Ssimwogerere under pressure from fans.
He has failed to add the structured play fans thought he would bring on his return to the club in February and was involved in a cat an mouse game with a section fans who threatened to lynch him despite a 2-0 win over Paidha Black Angels.
“Our fans have shown tremendous support but are not at the top level so we should be patient and build the team collectively,” Ssimwogerere called out.
Express are currently in mid table on 32 points eight ahead of Ndejje who occupy the final relegation spot. Their opponents however find themselves in a desperate situation as they stand only two points above Ndejje.
They got a 2-1 win over Mbarara that SC Villa coach Douglas Bamweyana hopes will lift his team going forward.
“The fans’ presence will give us a huge boost, and we are set to collect maximum points.
“The game against Mbarara City (2-1 last weekend) motivated us, it is a big derby but we are not afraid, never judge a derby before it ends,” SC Villa coach Douglas Bamweyana stated.
Supl today
Express vs. SC Villa
4pm kick-off Live on Sanyuka TV
