David GOMBE
Vipers SC will be seeking to close the gap on leaders Kitara FC when they host UPDF FC under the floodlights of Kitende on Friday.
The Venoms come into this game back of a 2-0 win over URA FC in their previous game.
They prevailed over URA FC without their head coach Livingstone Mbabazi who had requested for permission to attend the burial of his family member.
He is however expected to return to the dugout when they face the Army side.
Vipers with 38 points, currently trail leaders Kitara FC by six points and victory over the army side will see them narrow the gap to three points.
Vipers have also played three games less than leaders Kitara FC.
UPDF FC on the other hand are in the Red zone and two points adrift of the drop.
The game will see UPDF assistant coach Paul Kiwanuka return to Kitende where he served as Fred Kajoba’s assistant at Vipers.
Team News
The hosts will welcome back Richard Matovu from suspension while Isa Mubiru will miss the game due to card accumulation.
Fumador Awisome and Abubakar Lawal are out injured.
The Army side will be without Christopher Kamagu and Aggrey Kirya while Douglas Oyirwoth is expected to make his debut.
Head to Head
2023/24
Vipers Vs UPDF
UPDF 0-1 Vipers
2022/23
UPDF 0-1 Vipers
Vipers 4-0 UPDF
2021/22
UPDF 1-1 Vipers
Vipers 7-2 UPDF
2020/21
UPDF 0-3 Vipers
Vipers 1-0 UPDF
2017/18
Vipers 4-1 UPDF
UPDF 1-1 UPDF
