DAVID GOMBE
Table leaders Vipers SC will be seeking for their first away win over Onduparaka on Saturday evening at the Greenlight Stadium, Arua.
The Venoms are yet to test victory at Onduparaka, having draw twice, lost once and have failed to score a goal in their previous three visits in Arua.
This is the seventh league meeting between the two sides, Vipers have 3 wins, lost once and drawn two in the last six games against the Caterpillars.
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Livingstone Mbabazi’s side come into this fixture after a 4-0 defeat against KCCA FC in their last league game at StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo.
Vipers on the other hand humbled BUL FC 2-1 in the previous game at St. Mary’s Kitende on Tuesday, thanks to goals from Frank Tumwesigye “Zaga” and Allan Kayiwa.
Edward Golola has expressed his optimism to break the jinx at Onduparaka
“We have prepared well for this game, we know our history with our opponents but we are very determined to get a victory at Onduparaka.”
The boys are very focused and ready to get maximum points.” Stated Golola.
Vipers are at the summit of the Uganda Premier league table with 20 points whereas Onduparaka are in fourth place with 15 points.
Vipers will again be without former Onduparaka players Rashid Toha and Muhammad Shaban through respective injuries. Rahmat Senfuka is also out due to fever but is expected to return next week.
Veteran striker Dan Serunkuma did not travel with the team but the good news youngster Karim Watambara is back in the team after missing the 2-1 victory over BUL FC.
Fahad Bayo, Allan Kayiwa, Frank Tumwesigye and Siraje Sentamu are expected to fire Golola’s men to maximum points.
Gaddafi Wahab, Caesar Okhuti, Rashid Okocha and Rajab Kakooza are expected to inspire the home side to a memorable win.
Head to Head
2018/19
Onduparaka 0-0 Vipers
Vipers 3-0 Onduparaka
2017/18
Vipers 2-0 Onduparaka
Onduparaka 0-0 Vipers
2016/17
Vipers 4-1 Onduparaka
Onduparaka 1-0 Vipers
