Mwere among Vipers players ruled out of Police clash (Photo by Vipers media)
David GOMBE
Vipers SC have confirmed four players ruled out of their Uganda Premier League contest against Police FC scheduled for Friday, 23rd October under the lights of St. Mary’s Stadium in Kitende.
The Venoms will be without left-back Nicholas Mwere, who is undergoing rehabilitation for a hamstring injury, while Enock Ssebaggala is also out with a knee rehabilitation.
Enock Luyima is ruled out with an ACL rehabilitation, whereas Isaac Ogwang is out with a fracture.
The eight-time league champions have also noted that defender Ashraf Mandela will face a late fitness test after feeling discomfort in his thigh.
Vipers head into the game looking to close the gap on leaders BUL FC, while Police visit Kitende wounded after a 6-1 defeat to SC Villa.
Vipers are unbeaten since their opening day defeat to Abdallah Mubiru’s Entebbe UPPC and have been dominant in this fixture against Police, winning 14 of the previous 22 UPL meetings, losing four and drawing four.