{"id":48050,"date":"2023-04-22T21:41:50","date_gmt":"2023-04-22T21:41:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/uganda\/all-news\/title-chasing-jogoos-first-in-mayanjas-firing-line"},"modified":"2023-04-22T22:19:53","modified_gmt":"2023-04-22T22:19:53","slug":"title-chasing-jogoos-first-in-mayanjas-firing-line","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/uganda\/all-news\/title-chasing-jogoos-first-in-mayanjas-firing-line","title":{"rendered":"Title chasing Jogoos first in Mayanja’s firing line"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Uganda. <\/strong><\/span>Jackson Mayanja needs no introduction to Ugandan football folklore. A diamond in his heyday. A treasure to KCCA, a player.<\/p>\n

Many times in Mayanja\u2019s playing days, he was a centrepiece. The pinnacle of that came in 1997.<\/p>\n

He scored his most memorable league goal in a title decider against SC Villa to win his second league title.<\/p>\n

They won 2-0 as Mayanja finished joint top-scorer with Umeme\u2019s Charles Ogwang on 18 goals.<\/p>\n

So much water has passed under the bridge but the once-mercurial player has never left the limelight. Sunday is no different at the MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo.<\/p>\n

Mayanja takes charge of KCCA, 19 years after his last spell at the club, against rivals SC Villa in a potential StarTimes Uganda Premier League title decider.<\/p>\n

As an interim coach till June, the job is simple \u2013 put out the fire created by the unceremonious resignation of Morley Byekwaso seven days ago.<\/p>\n

That fallout was preceded by a three-match winless streak. This blip has now ballooned to four games after Badru Kaddu\u2019s side lost 2-0 at URA on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

Though KCCA remained second on 38 points, five behind leaders SC Villa, there isn\u2019t anything to suggest that they are on the right trajectory.<\/p>\n

They are a side that struggles to grab goals and defend and lack a proper identity.<\/p>\n

There is not much Mayanja can change in a few days. However, restoring confidence is a good start.<\/p>\n

He can also empower off-colour stars like Allan Okello, Brian Mato and Muhammad Shaban to be the match winners they should be.<\/p>\n

Villa, themselves got kicked in the gut this week with the shock 1-0 loss to sixth-placed Arua Hill.<\/p>\n

That ended a nine-match unbeaten streak for coach Jackson Magera.<\/p>\n

They will be desperate to get on another winning band quickly to aid their unexpected title charge.<\/p>\n

Vengeance<\/b><\/p>\n

That Villa gaffer Jackson Magera worked at KCCA during Mike Mutebi’s illustrious reign will also add spice to the showdown.<\/p>\n

KCCA trounced Villa 3-0 in the first leg in Lira and avenging that would make a real statement of intent.<\/p>\n

“We lost concentration in the first 15 minutes against Arua Hill and we were punished.<\/p>\n

“I know KCCA will be mentally improved on Sunday and the players will fight to impress Mayanja. That said, this is a match we can’t afford to lose,” Magera said.<\/p>\n

In eight-goal hero Charles Bbaale, the visitors have a forward that will probe KCCA’s feeble backline all evening.<\/p>\n

StarTimes Uganda Premier league<\/b>
\nSunday fixtures <\/b><\/p>\n

Wakiso Giants vs. Onduparaka, 2pm (Wakiso) Live on Fufa TV<\/b><\/p>\n

KCCA vs. SC Villa, 4pm (Lugogo) Live on Sanyuka Prime TV<\/b>
\nKCCA vs. SC Villa last six ties<\/b><\/p>\n

25\/11\/22: SC Villa 0 – 3 KCCA<\/p>\n

12\/03\/22: KCCA 0 – 0 SC Villa<\/p>\n

18\/12\/21: SC Villa 1 – 1 KCCA<\/p>\n

18\/04\/21: KCCA 1 – 0 SC Villa<\/p>\n

15\/12\/20: SC Villa 2 – 1 KCCA<\/p>\n

29\/11\/19: KCCA 4 – 1 SC Villa<\/p>\n

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