Kitara take a 2-1 aggregate lead into their CAF Confederation Cup return leg against Mogadishu City. Read team news, match details, and prediction.
Kitara FC have received a significant squad boost ahead of Saturday’s CAF Confederation Cup preliminary-round return leg against Mogadishu City Council at Hoima City Stadium.
CAF has cleared Murushid Juuko, Nicholas Kasozi, Martin Kizza and Jonah Byamukama to participate in the decisive match. The four players missed the opening leg, which Kitara won 2-1 at the same venue.
The Royals now have more defensive experience, midfield control and attacking depth as they attempt to protect their narrow aggregate advantage and progress to the next qualifying round.
Kitara president Deo Kasozi has also appealed to supporters from Hoima and other parts of Uganda to fill the stadium and help the team complete the assignment.
Kitara vs Mogadishu Match Details
| Detail | Information |
| Fixture | Kitara FC vs Mogadishu City Council |
| Competition | 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup |
| Stage | Preliminary round, second leg |
| Date | Saturday, September 12, 2026 |
| Kick-off | 4:00 pm, Ugandan time |
| Venue | Hoima City Stadium |
| First-leg result | Mogadishu City 1-2 Kitara |
| Aggregate score | Kitara lead 2-1 |
| Ordinary ticket | UGX 20,000 |
| VIP ticket | UGX 50,000 |
The winner of the tie will advance to face Egyptian giants Al Ahly in the next qualifying round.
Four Players Strengthen Kitara Squad
The clearance of Juuko, Kasozi, Kizza and Byamukama gives head coach Wasswa Bbosa greater flexibility when selecting his starting team and substitutes.
Experienced centre-back Juuko is regularly preferred alongside Isa Lumu. His positioning, physical strength and ability to organise the back line could be important against a Mogadishu team that must attack in search of an aggregate equaliser.
Nicholas Kasozi offers composure and control in midfield. Kitara will need to manage possession intelligently rather than simply defending their advantage throughout the match.
Kizza and Byamukama increase the competition in attacking positions. Their inclusion gives Bbosa additional options if Kitara needs fresh pace, creativity or a goal from the bench.
Kalema Gives Kitara the Advantage
Kitara had to recover from falling behind during the opening leg. Mogadishu City took the lead through Akram Khamis Ilyaas, placing the Ugandan representatives under early pressure.
Jimmy Kalema then scored twice to turn the contest around and hand Kitara a valuable 2-1 advantage.
The brace demonstrated Kitara’s ability to respond positively to adversity, but the narrow margin means the contest remains open. Mogadishu require only one unanswered goal to level the aggregate score.
Kitara must therefore avoid approaching the second leg as though qualification has already been secured. A positive attacking performance could prevent Mogadishu from establishing sustained pressure.
Supporters Challenged to Fill Hoima City Stadium
Deo Kasozi praised the supporters who attended the first match and called for an even stronger turnout in the return leg.
CAF reportedly authorised a capacity of 17,000 spectators for the opening encounter, with Kitara recording 15,061 ticket sales across the ordinary and VIP categories.
Kasozi described the fixture as an important occasion for Kitara because the club is hosting competitive continental football in Uganda. He also thanked the Government of Uganda for providing financial support to clubs representing the country internationally.
“This Saturday, as we host the return leg, I call upon more fans to come in big numbers as we target progress to the next round,” Kasozi said during a media briefing, as reported in the Kitara president’s supporter appeal.
Technical-Bench Issue Resolved
The first match began approximately 40 minutes later than scheduled because of problems involving permits for some members of Kitara’s technical team.
Kasozi said the matter had been resolved and that Bbosa would receive provisional clearance to sit on the bench for the return leg.
Having the head coach available in the technical area should improve Kitara’s match management. Bbosa may need to make important tactical adjustments depending on whether Mogadishu start aggressively or adopt a more patient approach.
Players to Watch
Jimmy Kalema – Kitara
Kalema enters the return leg after scoring both Kitara goals in the first meeting. His movement and finishing could punish Mogadishu if the visitors leave space while chasing the tie.
Murushid Juuko – Kitara
Juuko’s continental and international experience can bring authority to the defence. His partnership with Lumu could be central to Kitara’s qualification hopes.
Nicholas Kasozi – Kitara
The midfielder can help Kitara control the pace of the match. His ability to retain possession should reduce the number of attacking opportunities offered to Mogadishu.
Akram Khamis Ilyaas – Mogadishu City
Ilyaas scored Mogadishu’s first-leg goal and remains an obvious threat. Kitara must prevent him from receiving the ball in dangerous central areas.
Prediction and Betting Insights
Kitara hold the advantage, have home support and enter the second leg with four additional players available. Those factors make the Royals favourites to avoid defeat and advance.
A Kitara victory is the leading match-result prediction. Kitara to qualify may be a more direct option for supporters assessing the overall tie.
Mogadishu must attack, potentially creating opportunities for both teams. Over 1.5 total goals may therefore attract interest, while Kitara’s attacking performance in the first leg supports consideration of Kitara over 0.5 team goals.
Prediction: Kitara 2-1 Mogadishu City; Kitara to advance 4-2 on aggregate.
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Conclusion
Kitara are 90 minutes away from progressing in the CAF Confederation Cup, but their 2-1 advantage is not decisive. Mogadishu showed in the opening leg that they can threaten the Royals and will arrive knowing one goal could transform the tie.
The return of Juuko, Kasozi, Kizza and Byamukama strengthens Kitara across every department. With disciplined defending, controlled midfield play and another productive attacking display, the Royals should have enough to progress.
