URA FC coach Sam Ssimbwa, will need to get some breathing space by guiding his side past newly promoted side Kyetume FC in their 2019/2020 Star Times Uganda Premier League tie to be played on Friday at the Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.

URA are coming off a 3-1 defeat to Wakiso Giants, while Kyetume narrowly lost 1-0 to Maroons in a tie one thought their experience would be key.

Going back to Namboole gives both side a sense of belonging, URA are the hosts this time around but Kyetume use the same ground to host games as well.

Kyetume defeated SC Villa 1-0 on the opening day of the season while URA out competed Maroons before registering a convincing 3-0 win.

The tax collectors, do hols one of the best home records in the league as they have won four of their past eight home games, keeping five clean sheets in the process.

But it is the goal scoring that gives Sam Ssimbwa more sleepless nights, as his side have scored just 13 goals in their past 15 home games.

Sam Ssimbwa will need striker Anwar Ntege to provide the presence they need against Kyetume’s defence but also hope that scoring midfielders Shafik Kagimu and Said Kyetume come to the party.

There could be a debut for new signing Micheal Birungi. The foward agreed to terms on a 2-year deal at the club on Wednesday.

It will be important for Cephas Kambugu and Robert Ssentogo to bring their scoring boots if George Best Nsimbe’s coached are to pick something out of the game.

Ssentogo just like experienced midfielder Patrick Ochan will be facing their former employers. The duo together with skipper Vincent Kayizzi and Isaac Kirabira give make Slaughters a very competitive side.

Not to mention Jonathan Dante Mugabi at the heart of defence much as first choice goalkeeper Joel Mutakubwa is away on international duty.