In an eagerly anticipated clash, NEC FC is set to face UPDF FC this afternoon. UPDF FC, currently battling the threat of relegation, has had a rocky start to the season, managing to secure just one point from their last three matches while conceding three goals and failing to find the back of the net.
On the flip side, NEC FC has been in impressive form, notching up six points and goals in their first two games but suffering a setback in their last match where we conceded three goals without scoring any. After a disappointing away defeat to SC Villa, NEC is determined to regain our winning momentum in this encounter.
This match holds special significance as it marks the first meeting of the two teams in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League this season. What makes this encounter even more exceptional is the deep connection between NEC and the Uganda People’s Defence Forces. NEC, as the business arm of UPDF, symbolizes a unique synergy that goes beyond the confines of the boardroom. When we take the field, we carry not just the spirit of enterprise but also the pride and discipline of the armed forces.
Head coach, Hussein Mbalangu, has emphasized the importance of this game and the urgency of returning to their winning ways. He stated, “We cannot afford to suffer a second consecutive defeat after our recent loss in matchday 3. We are at home, and we will do everything in our power to secure a victory today.”
Regarding the squad, he mentioned that, apart from Maganda Ismael and Mato Brian, everyone is in good shape. However, he hinted at the possibility of a couple of changes in the starting eleven to optimize the team’s performance and secure a crucial victory.
The match is scheduled for 1600 hours today, and fans can expect an intense battle as NEC FC and UPDF FC clash on the field.