Kitara football club and Northern Gateway sports club commence their 2022-23 StarTimes Fufa Big
league campaign with a fixture at Kigaaya church of Uganda playgrounds on Thursday evening.
While the Royals are targeting Uganda premier league promotion this season, the newly promoted Lira
based side are looking to make a statement on their maiden second division appearance after winning
the regional league playoffs.

Although the hosts endured some mixed results last season, they posted fours wins from their five pre
season friendly matches thanks to a generally improved playing squad
Many fans are excited and have renewed hopes given the performances produced by their existing crop
and an ambitious new club president Deo Kasozi at the helm now, expect a huge number to turn up on
Thursday at Kigaaya.

Going into the game, head coach Mark Twinamatsiko knows the task ahead and all eyes will be on him.
However, he revealed in a pre match interview with the club media that his team is up for the challenge.
‘We have been putting many pieces together throughout the preseason and we are impressed with the
progress and are ready to compete.’
The Royals will be aiming for a good start to their season while a win over Northern Gateway will boost
their confidence going into the derby encounter against Booma FC away in Masindi next week.
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The gaffer has a healthy roaster from which he will name his match day squad.
However, Sula Ssekamwa continues to carry a nagging injury and this fixture comes to early for him.
The left back picked a knock in the friendly match against Nebbi Central FC last month