Wounded SC Villa Lock Horns With Champions Vipers

Posted by: Kyeyune Andrew Jonathan in Ugandan Football April 29, 2023

Uganda Premier League table leaders SC Villa return to action this weekend with another crucial game in their quest to end a long wait for a 17^th league title.

This will happen when they host champions Vipers at Mutesa II stadium, Wankulukuku.

The record league winners come into the game bruised after back-to-back losses. This includes a morale deflating 4-1 loss at Lugogo at the hands of rivals KCCA.

On the other hand, Vipers are in good spirits after picking a hard fought 1-0 win away to Arua Hill on Tuesday, a side that put an end to Villa’s six match winning run last week.

“They lead the table and they’re at home. So, the game won’t be easy,” head coach, Alex Isabirye said in his interview with Vipers’ media.

The hosts who are on 43 points, four better than third placed Vipers who have three games in hand over the Jogoos will look to striker Charles Bbale. Bbale has scored nine league goals in his debut season so far.

In defence, Gift Fred and Edward Masembe must be alert to avert danger which Vipers forwards Karim Ndugwa and company possess. Yunus Sentamu, Murushid Jjuuko and Alfred Mudekereza are out with injury while skipper Milton Karisa appears to be out with three yellow cards.

In the previous 34 league meetings, Vipers have won 15 and lost just 7.

Saturday 29^th April 2023 Fixtures

URA FC Vs Maroons FC, Mehta Sports Stadium-Lugazi (2:00pm) Live on FUFA TV
SC Villa Vs Vipers SC, Muteesa II Stadium-Wankulukuku (4:00pm) Live on Sanyuka Prime TV
Gaddafi FC Vs KCCA FC, Kakindu Stadium-Jinja (4:00pm)

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