The StarTimes Uganda Premier League returns to Nakivubo Stadium on Wednesday with a double-header that is shaping up to be one of the early highlights of the season.
URA meet Buhimba United in the early kick-off at 5pm, followed by an evening showdown between Express and Vipers at 8pm.
For URA, the fixture signals the beginning of a new phase after the club opted to part ways with Alex Isabirye.
His replacement, caretaker coach Edward Golola, steps into a side that has lacked consistency and confidence, managing just one victory in their last seven league outings.
With the team positioned 13th on eight points, Golola’s challenge is to quickly bring calm and direction to a squad that has struggled to flow in attack, control games from midfield, and remain organised at the back.
His first assignment against Buhimba United will not be straightforward. Although Buhimba have yet to find their full rhythm this season, they remain unpredictable and could easily exploit any hesitation from a URA side undergoing transition.
The match gives URA a chance to press the reset button, while Buhimba will eye this as a moment to destabilize opponents still adjusting to new leadership.
Later in the evening, attention shifts to Express and Vipers, a fixture that normally produces energy, tension and narrow margins.
Vipers arrive with strong momentum following a 2–1 victory over Maroons that kept their perfect record alive.
Coach Ivan Minnaert faces a challenging run of matches and will be looking for disciplined performances and sustained intensity as he manages his squad through a demanding period.
Express, who sit eighth with nine points, continue to shape their identity under Jimmy Kintu and will be eager to unsettle Vipers’ smooth start.
Their meeting last season ended in a thrilling 2–2 draw, a reminder that Express have the ability to stretch Vipers when they are fully locked in.
