In a historic encounter, Soltilo Bright Stars FC are gearing up to face KCCA FC at the MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo on Tuesday. The Stars find themselves in an optimistic position, holding the 10th spot on the table with 11 points from ten games.
Under the leadership of head coach Joseph Mutyaba, The Stars are exuding confidence as they approach this crucial matchup. Mutyaba expressed his belief in the team’s ability, stating, “We’ve been training well, and we’re going to add up on what we’ve been doing.” The players themselves share the sentiment, feeling they can secure a positive outcome against KCCA, a team they’ve performed well against in previous seasons.
Recent encounters between The Stars and KCCA have been closely contested, with both teams securing two wins each and one draw in the past five league games. Mutyaba emphasized the team’s readiness for the upcoming challenge, noting, “In tomorrow’s game, they (the players) are very sure of getting points, and we have no pressure.”
While acknowledging the historical dominance of KCCA in the last 20 league meetings, Mutyaba remained optimistic about The Stars’ chances. “We know we’re the underdogs, but we are going there to put up a fight and add to the points we have at the moment.”
An exciting element to this matchup is that Bright Stars will be playing under the floodlights for the first time this season. Coach Mutyaba expressed confidence in his squad’s adaptability, stating, “We are going there as pros; we have to adjust to whatever situation, so we go to the floodlights knowing it will not hurt us.”
The Stars will be fueled by the outstanding form of their talisman, Nelson Senkatuka, who currently tops the goal-scoring charts with an impressive eight goals. His contributions will undoubtedly play a pivotal role in The Stars’ quest for victory.
As the anticipation builds for this historic clash, Soltilo Bright Stars FC and their loyal fans can look forward to an exciting display of skill, determination, and team spirit under the lights at MTN Omondi Stadium. The Stars are ready to shine brightly in what promises to be a thrilling encounter.