The StarTimes Uganda Premier League (SUPL) is set to resume on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, with fans eagerly anticipating the start of the second round.
This stage of the competition promises to deliver thrilling encounters as clubs battle for supremacy in Uganda’s top-flight football league.
Opening Fixtures: A Taste of What’s to Come
The second round kicks off with two exciting fixtures on the opening day. Wakiso Giants will host SC Villa at Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium at 4 PM, followed by a high-stakes clash as Vipers SC welcomes URA FC to St. Mary’s Kitende at 7 PM. These matches set the stage for a competitive second half of the season.
KCCA FC’s Second Round Campaign
KCCA FC, currently fourth on the league table, begins their second-round journey on Thursday, February 13, 2025, against NEC FC who will be the hosting team.
The match will take place at 7 PM at the MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo. This encounter offers Abdallah Mubiru’s men an opportunity to avenge their first-round loss to NEC, where a narrow 1-0 defeat at home left fans yearning for redemption.
A highly anticipated showdown awaits just days later, as KCCA FC hosts league leaders Vipers SC on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at 7 PM at the MTN Omondi Stadium.
This fixture, deemed by many as the game of the season, carries immense weight. In their first-round meeting, Ashraf Mugume’s stunning 93rd-minute volley salvaged a crucial point for KCCA FC in a thrilling 1-1 draw. Fans across the nation will have this match circled on their calendars.
Setting the Tone for the Season
The opening two fixtures of the second round will be pivotal for KCCA FC. Although both games are scheduled to take place at the MTN Omondi Stadium, only one will count as a home game for KCCA FC.
The NEC FC match will be an away fixture, as NEC hosts their games at this venue. These encounters against strong opponents could set the tone for the remainder of the season. With 15 matches to play, including 8 at home and 7 away, every point will be crucial in the race for the title.
In the first round, KCCA FC recorded six wins, six draws, and three losses, scoring 16 goals and conceding 10. The team will aim to improve their consistency and capitalize on their opportunities in the second round.
