David GOMBE
Vipers SC’s Stanbic Uganda cup defence in trouble when they travel to Hoima to face Kitara in the first leg of the Stanbic Uganda Cup semi-final at Royals Park in Butema.
The two sides are seeking first leg advantage ahead of the return leg that is scheduled in two weeks time at Kitende.
Vipers are unbeaten on the pitch this term with their only defeat coming in the boardroom against today’s opponents Kitara.
The Venoms come into this contest top of the league table and five above Kitara FC.
The most recent meeting between the two sides ended in a goalless stalemate at Kitende.
Kitara assistant coach Wasswa Bbosa believes home advantage will be key for his side.
“They are one of the best sides in the division but we have prepared well and sure we can get a good result,” said Bbosa.
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Defenders Murushid Jjuuko and Isa Lumu who missed Kitara’s victory over SC Villa are in the squad and likely to start.
Facts
This will be 4th meeting between the two sides in the Stanbic Uganda Cup. Kitara overcame Vipers on penalties during the quarterfinal stage Masindi in 2024. The two sides had shared spoils in a 2-2 draw in normal time and extra time, the Royals went all the way to Stanbic Uganda Cup triumph last very year.
Vipers beat Kitara 1-0 home and away at the semifinal stage and went on to win the trophy with the 2-0 victory over KCCA FC in the final.
