{"id":4002,"date":"2026-03-10T12:08:54","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T09:08:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/?p=4002"},"modified":"2026-03-10T12:24:52","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T09:24:52","slug":"a-night-for-character-the-printers-take-on-nec-in-matchday-20-showdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/index.php\/2026\/03\/10\/a-night-for-character-the-printers-take-on-nec-in-matchday-20-showdown\/","title":{"rendered":"A Night for Character: The Printers Take on NEC in Matchday 20 Showdown"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>StarTimes Uganda Premier League, Match Day 20 &#8211; MTN Omondi Stadium <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Entebbe UPPC FC travel to Lugogo on Tuesday to face NEC FC in Matchday 20 of the StarTimes Uganda Premier League. The Printers are seeking a return to winning ways after three games without victory, while NEC enter the clash on a strong nine-match unbeaten run.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_1669-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4009\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_1669-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_1669-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_1669-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_1669-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_1669-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_1669-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_1669-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Amayo takes on Mutyaba when NEC visited The UPPC in Entebbe  <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>League Situation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>UPPC sit <strong>5th on the table with 35 points from 19 matches<\/strong>, nine points behind leaders Vipers SC. NEC FC are <strong>7th with 30 points<\/strong>, only five points behind the Printers, making the Lugogo encounter an important fixture for both sides\u2019 ambitions in the second round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>NEC FC Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" data-id=\"4014\" src=\"https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_1551-1024x819.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4014\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_1551-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_1551-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_1551-768x615.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_1551-1536x1229.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_1551-2048x1639.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_1551-600x480.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"856\" data-id=\"4016\" src=\"https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_1540-1024x856.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4016\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_1540-1024x856.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_1540-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_1540-768x642.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_1540-1536x1284.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_1540-2048x1711.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_1540-600x501.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" data-id=\"4007\" src=\"https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20250906-WA0140-1024x731.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4007\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20250906-WA0140-1024x731.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20250906-WA0140-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20250906-WA0140-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20250906-WA0140-1536x1097.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20250906-WA0140-2048x1463.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20250906-WA0140-170x120.jpg 170w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20250906-WA0140-600x429.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Under head coach Badru Kaddu, NEC have developed a disciplined and physically strong team built on defensive organisation and quick transitions. Their confidence has been boosted by the return of key players <strong>Richard Basangwa, Pius Obuya and Muhammad Ssenoga<\/strong>, strengthening their attacking options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>UPPC FC Situation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite their recent winless run, UPPC remain one of the league\u2019s standout stories as a newly promoted side competing near the top of the table. The technical team believes the main issue has been finishing rather than tactics, and the squad is determined to convert chances better moving forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Team News<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>UPPC welcome <strong>Laban Tibiita and Tusubira Abraham<\/strong> back into the squad after missing the URA match, while <strong>Kawawa remains the only injury absentee<\/strong>. NEC also receive a boost with several players returning from injury ahead of the clash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div  id=\"_ytid_67098\"  width=\"640\" height=\"360\"  data-origwidth=\"640\" data-origheight=\"360\"  data-relstop=\"1\" data-facadesrc=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lRZjCvmOWMw?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;rel=0&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;disablekb=0&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__ epyt-facade epyt-is-override  no-lazyload\" data-epautoplay=\"1\" ><img decoding=\"async\" data-spai-excluded=\"true\" class=\"epyt-facade-poster skip-lazy\" loading=\"lazy\"  alt=\"YouTube player\"  src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/lRZjCvmOWMw\/maxresdefault.jpg\"  \/><button class=\"epyt-facade-play\" aria-label=\"Play\"><svg data-no-lazy=\"1\" height=\"100%\" version=\"1.1\" viewBox=\"0 0 68 48\" width=\"100%\"><path class=\"ytp-large-play-button-bg\" d=\"M66.52,7.74c-0.78-2.93-2.49-5.41-5.42-6.19C55.79,.13,34,0,34,0S12.21,.13,6.9,1.55 C3.97,2.33,2.27,4.81,1.48,7.74C0.06,13.05,0,24,0,24s0.06,10.95,1.48,16.26c0.78,2.93,2.49,5.41,5.42,6.19 C12.21,47.87,34,48,34,48s21.79-0.13,27.1-1.55c2.93-0.78,4.64-3.26,5.42-6.19C67.94,34.95,68,24,68,24S67.94,13.05,66.52,7.74z\" fill=\"#f00\"><\/path><path d=\"M 45,24 27,14 27,34\" fill=\"#fff\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tactical Outlook<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The match could be decided in midfield and in moments of transition. NEC\u2019s compact defensive structure will test UPPC\u2019s attacking movement and delivery into the box, while the Printers will aim to use their pace and vertical play to break through NEC\u2019s organised block.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Last Time Out vs NEC FC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div  id=\"_ytid_17932\"  width=\"640\" height=\"360\"  data-origwidth=\"640\" data-origheight=\"360\"  data-relstop=\"1\" data-facadesrc=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/id20hEpw3iw?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;rel=0&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;disablekb=0&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__ epyt-facade epyt-is-override  no-lazyload\" data-epautoplay=\"1\" ><img decoding=\"async\" data-spai-excluded=\"true\" class=\"epyt-facade-poster skip-lazy\" loading=\"lazy\"  alt=\"YouTube player\"  src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/id20hEpw3iw\/maxresdefault.jpg\"  \/><button class=\"epyt-facade-play\" aria-label=\"Play\"><svg data-no-lazy=\"1\" height=\"100%\" version=\"1.1\" viewBox=\"0 0 68 48\" width=\"100%\"><path class=\"ytp-large-play-button-bg\" d=\"M66.52,7.74c-0.78-2.93-2.49-5.41-5.42-6.19C55.79,.13,34,0,34,0S12.21,.13,6.9,1.55 C3.97,2.33,2.27,4.81,1.48,7.74C0.06,13.05,0,24,0,24s0.06,10.95,1.48,16.26c0.78,2.93,2.49,5.41,5.42,6.19 C12.21,47.87,34,48,34,48s21.79-0.13,27.1-1.55c2.93-0.78,4.64-3.26,5.42-6.19C67.94,34.95,68,24,68,24S67.94,13.05,66.52,7.74z\" fill=\"#f00\"><\/path><path d=\"M 45,24 27,14 27,34\" fill=\"#fff\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"845\" data-id=\"4015\" src=\"https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_1546-1024x845.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4015\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_1546-1024x845.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_1546-300x247.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_1546-768x634.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_1546-1536x1267.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_1546-2048x1689.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_1546-600x495.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"708\" data-id=\"4010\" src=\"https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_1822-1024x708.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4010\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_1822-1024x708.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_1822-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_1822-768x531.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_1822-1536x1063.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_1822-2048x1417.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_1822-1000x690.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_1822-600x415.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"4005\" src=\"https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20250906-WA0135-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4005\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20250906-WA0135-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20250906-WA0135-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20250906-WA0135-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20250906-WA0135-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20250906-WA0135-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20250906-WA0135-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>StarTimes Uganda Premier League, Match Day 20 &#8211; MTN Omondi Stadium Entebbe UPPC FC travel to Lugogo on Tuesday to face NEC FC in Matchday 20 of the StarTimes Uganda Premier League. 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