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Stanbic Uganda Cup: Odoch calls fans to rally behind Express, BUL to start life under Masaba

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Stanbic Uganda Cup: Odoch calls fans to rally behind Express, BUL to start life under Masaba
James Odoch’s side Express FC will be looking for their third victory against Paidha Black Angels as the West Nile Regional League side pays a visit to Muteesa II Stadium in Wankulukuku in the Stanbic Uganda Cup. In their previous meetings, all ended in favor of the Red Eagles and Odoch charges will look forward […]

James Odoch’s side Express FC will be looking for their third victory against Paidha Black Angels as the West Nile Regional League side pays a visit to Muteesa II Stadium in Wankulukuku in the Stanbic Uganda Cup.

In their previous meetings, all ended in favor of the Red Eagles and Odoch charges will look forward to maintain the pride.

Despite having a poor run, Odoch believes they have done enough home work to see his side coming out of in this encounter a better side as he called upon fans to come rally behind them,

“I want to call upon the fans to come support us tomorrow we are putting all our focus on winning the game as everyone is fit and ready to see we go to the round of 8.”

“We have not been having the best of the results and we want to change things tomorrow Paidha is a good team without doubt but we are better coming into this fixture and our hope of lifting silverware this season is alive. “

Ivan Mayanja, Daniel Shabena and Enock Ssebagala are doubtful bit will be subjected to a late fitness test.

The other game will be between Onduparaka FC and BUL FC as the later start a new journey under Simeon Masaba upon his appointment to replace Alex Isabirye on interim basis.

The two respective winners will join Vipers SC and Soltilo Bright Stars at the quarter finals.

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