Denis Bbosa

As they bring in new talent and aim for a top-five finish, the Prison Warders that finished seventh last season, are ready to defy the odds and show that their winning formula remains unbeatable.

The club's hierarchy has been under intense scrutiny, with whispers of technical team mismanagement and poor transfer policies circulating among supporters and pundits alike.

In a bold and somewhat sensible move, they reappointed the seasoned coach Alex Isabirye who last guided them to the title in 2011, hoping that his return would be the lasting remedy to their prolonged dry spell - if the third time's charm works out.

Together, this duo of former teammates is tasked with turning the club into an unstoppable force, ready to battle for dominance in every game, with an unyielding fortress mentality.

The longstanding litigation, which had been ongoing since 2008, revolved around a significant amount of terminal benefits.

Playmaker Frank Tumwesige alias Zaga put the Royals ahead after 24 minutes, firing home after Ssemugabi controlled Omedi’s cross for the revived gifted midfielder.

The hunter has become the hunted, and every matchday will feel like a battle for survival as teams aim to knock them off their pedestal.

Their 3-1 drubbing by the emerging contenders Nec not only exposed glaring tactical flaws but also raised serious questions about coach Nikola Kavazovic's future at the axe-happy Venoms.

The Jogoos majestically raced into a commanding 4-0 lead, showcasing their newfound attacking prowess and addressing last season’s goal-scoring dilemma with the diminutive playmaker acting as the orchestra.

Abbey Kikomeko's Bul will enter this clash with a psychological edge, having dominated both encounters between the two sides last season and finished second behind eventual winners SC Villa.