David GOMBE
Table leaders Vipers SC will entertain URA FC on Tuesday evening at St.Mary’s Stadium in Kitende. The visitors have 12 wins against Venoms 5 with the rest ending in stalemates.
A win for Edward Golola’s side would represent a monumental step although the tax collectors have won their of their previous two visits to Kitende. They are also yet to hit their best form but will be motivated with the 1-0 win over Police in their previous game.
Sam Ssimbwa’s side were close to disarray at the start of the season, with woeful performances.
At Vipers, harmony reigns and Golola is bringing the best out of his exciting group of players.
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The hosts will be without talisman Fahad Bayo and skipper Halid Lwaliwa who traveled with the National team. Custodian Fabien Mutombola is also away with the Burundi National team duty.
Youngsters Abdul Karim Watambala and Bobosi Byaruhanga who has been brilliant will also miss the contest for their Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) exams while Frank Tumwesigye Zaga is out injured.
Golola is confident that his troops will prevail against the tax collectors
“We face them at the right time and am confident we can make this happen. We are in the final bend of the first round and it’s also the most important part our year, so this game will not be like any other for us.” Stated Golola.
The Venoms will look up to Dan Sserunkuma, Allan Kayiwa, Tito Okello and Siraje Sentamu who will be facing his former side.
URA FC will look up their inspirational skipper Shafik Kagimu who has three goals in the last four games against Vipers. Joachim Ojera and Saidi Kyeyune are also expected to put up explosive performances.
Benjamin Nyakoojo, James Alitho, Ashiraf Mandela and Hassan Kalega will be facing their former paymasters.
Other matches today.
Mbarara City vs Onduparaka
Vipers vs URA FC
Busoga United vs Maroons
Kyetume vs Wakiso Giants
Proline vs Bright Stars
