She Maroons hosts Lady Doves in Luzira as both sides are looking to get back to winning ways in a FUFA Women Super League encounter on Saturday morning.
Both teams suffered losses on the road in their last matches. Lady Doves fell 2-1 to Uganda Martyrs, while She Maroons were edged out 1-0 by Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC.
The previous league meeting between these two teams was a thrilling 2-2 draw in Masindi, setting the stage for another potentially high-scoring encounter.
Relegation Concerns Loom
Despite currently sitting sixth in the table with 12 points, Lady Doves find themselves precariously close to the relegation zone.
A win for the Believers is crucial for their survival hopes as they they can end up in the danger zone at the end of match day 13 if results elsewhere go against them.
She Maroons, positioned third with 16 points, hold a seemingly comfortable lead but are aware that just six points separate them from the relegation zone. Maintaining their position is a key objective this weekend.
Team News and Players to Watch
She Maroons coach Simon Peter Ochuka has a full squad at his disposal, giving him a selection advantage.
Defensive midfielder Jackline Adong has been a standout performer for She Maroons this season, contributing an impressive six goals and four assists in only ten games.
She will undoubtedly be a player to watch for Lady Doves’ defense.
Lady Doves will be without Everine Nandera, who suffered a concussion in their last match. However, they receive a boost with the return of key midfielder Winnie Nabbale.
Probable Lineups
She Maroons: Esther Akujjo (GK), Babirye Joweria, Bridget Nabisaalu, Kauthara Naluyima, Jackline Adong, Faith Apio, Immaculate Kizza, Anita Babirye, Recheal Nassimbwa, Lydia Najjunju, Lillian Masinde.
Lady Doves: Rose Bamaniriza (GK), Lydia Nyandera, Babra Aciro, Norah Alupo, Irene Nantege, Resty Kobusobozi, Winnie Nabbale, Amoding Siporosa, Margret Namande, Sumaya Nsisi, Olivia Babirye.
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