StarTimes Uganda Premier LeagueSaturday, October 25, 2025 | 4:00 PM EATVenue: Bugonga Fisheries Ground, Entebbe
James Odoch takes charge of his first game as interim coach at NEC FC, desperate for a quick turn of events after four consecutive draws.
After last season’s runners-up finish, we’re enduring a shocking start to our campaign after two matches with just two points.
UPPC, made their top-flight return after a year away, and have shown flashes of promise in their opening fixtures, sitting comfortably in sixth place with four points from three games.
Team News
Entebbe UPPC FC:
Coach Abdallah Mubiru’s side enters this fixture buoyed with their recent win at their home against Lugazi FC, while their most recent outing a 1-1 draw against 17-time champions SC Villa highlighted their resilience against elite opposition.
NEC FC:
Interim coach James Odoch takes charge for the first time, stepping in amid a turbulent start that includes a goalless draw against URA FC and a frustrating stalemate with Police FC. Odoch has drilled his troops on ball retention and defensive solidity during the week, addressing glaring issues from their opening games where poor control led to squandered chances.
Jacob Okao, Innocent Media, Cromwell, Muwanguzi Timothy, and Titus Ssematimba are ruled out through injury.