David GOMBE
Vipers SC will be aiming to extend their lead at the top of the Uganda Premier league when they visit UPDF FC on Friday at Bombo Military Grounds.
The Venoms thrashed Mbale Heroes FC 4-0 before the short break courtesy of braces from Milton Karisa and Allan Okello.
The six time league champions will be boosted by the return of their coaches John Ayala Luyinda and Fred Muhumuza who missed the victory in Mbale as they were completing their CAF A license course.
Vipers are unbeaten in now 12 games with their last defeat coming on match day one at NEC FC.
UPDF FC under the stewardship of former Vipers SC assistant coach Paul Kiwanuka will be seeking to bounce back from their 2-1 defeat to Bright Stars.
Kiwanuka who returns to the touchline after finishing his CAF A license course will be aiming to humble his former paymasters.
Team News
The Army side will welcome back Aggrey Kirya, Ronald Kayondo, Shakib Mayanja, Lubwama Enrique and Samson Kigozi.
They will however miss the services of goalkeeper Yusuf Wasswa due to injury.
Yunus Sentamu who missed the trip to Mbale returned to Vipers training and is expected to feature in this game.
Head to Head
2024/25
UPDF Vs Vipers
2023/2024
Vipers 2-1 UPDF
UPDF 0-1 Vipers
2022/2023
UPDF 0-1 Vipers
Vipers 4-0 UPDF
2021/2022
UPDF 1-1 Vipers
Vipers 7-2 UPDF
2020/2021
UPDF 0-3 Vipers
Vipers 1-0 UPDF
2017/2018
Vipers 4-1 UPDF
UPDF 1-1 Vipers
2016/2017
Vipers 2-0 UPDF
UPDF 1-1 Vipers
2015/2016
UPDF 1-1 Vipers
Vipers 3-0 UPDF
