David GOMBE
Vipers SC vs KCCA FC
St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende
Friday, November, 7th, 2025 – 8pm EAT
Vipers SC and KCCA FC aim to strike first blood in the Uganda Premier League title race as the two sides face off at St. Mary’s Stadium in Kitende on Friday.
It is one of the League’s biggest rivalries and this time champions Vipers host current leaders KCCA FC.
KCCA come into this contest on top of the log with 11 points from 5 games and an unbeaten record ( 3 wins and two draws).
Vipers on the other hand are 13th on the table with three points from one game, with four matches in hand.
The Venoms needed Abdul Karim Watambala’s second half strike to leave their Entebbe road neighbours Entebbe UPPC crestfallen at the sound of the final whistle.
KCCA overcame newcomers Calvary FC 4-2 in their previous game last week at Lugogo. Nevertheless, co-head coach Jackson Magera and co have major repairs to undertake defensively.
Ahead of the trip to Kitende Magera emphasized the need for his charges to rise to the occasion.
“We have to have self-belief that we can play and get a result against them at their home. We have prepared well tactically and mentally. We need to play with responsibility, reduce mistakes, and take our chances in this fixture.” Said Magera
Ivan Jacky Minnaert anticipates a tought contest against the 13-time league champions
“We didn’t start perfect at Bugonga we know that. But we got the job done. And now we switch on. The boys are motivated to make a statement here at home.There is no polite way of saying it this is a test of seriousness, of champion.”
Team News
Vipers SC will welcome back Allan Okello who was rested in the victory against Entebbe UPPC last weekend. Last season’s top scorer will be taking on his former paymasters in the mouthwatering contest at Kitende.
The visitors will be boosted by the return of forward Derrick Nsibambi along with left back James Mubezi and teenager Yian Gatbel who trained with the team all week and are part of the squad up for selection.
Defender Peter Magambo is out of the contest after undergoing a surgery after a facial fracture he suffered in training.
Midfielder Rogers Mugisha is also ruled out due to a knock suffered in training.
Key Players:
Former KCCA forwards Okello and Usama Arafat along with Watambala are expected to provide the magic for the champions.
Ashraf Mugume scorer in the previous fixture at Kitende, Ivan Ahimbisibwe along with Umar Lutalo are expected to provide inspiration to the travelling KCCA.
Statistics
In the previous 32 games, Vipers has won 15 while KCCA has 9 wins with both sides sharing spoils 8 times.
KCCA FC has scored 35 goals, while Vipers SC has scored 42 in the last 32 games.
Last Meeting between the two sides
Last season the two sides played out to a 1-1 draw at Kitende before the Venoms cruised to a 2-0 victory in Lugogo.
Vipers SC’s last five matches(Overall)
•UPPC FC 0-1 Vipers SC
•Power Dynamos 1-1 Vipers SC
•Vipers SC 1-2 Power Dynamos
•Vipers 1-0 African Stars FC
•African Stars FC 0-1 Vipers SC
KCCA FC’s last five matches (UPL)
KCCA FC 4-2 Calvary FC
Express FC 0-1 KCCA FC
KCCA FC 0-0 Lugazi FC
KCCA FC 2-1 SC Villa
Kitara FC 1- 1 KCCA FC
