Friday, April 5
•Gaddafi Vs KCCA – Jinja
•Mbarara City Vs Maroons Vs Kakyeka
•Vipers Vs UPDF – Kitende, 7pm
Team News
- Vipers welcome Richard Matovu back from suspension while Isa Mubiru is out after third yellow card against URA
- Fumador Asiwome and Abubakar Lawal remain on the sidelines despite return to training
- For UPDF, Douglas Oyirwoth set for debut after a long knee injury
- Aggrey Kirya (three yellows) and Christopher Kamagu (red) are out due to suspension
Probable Lineups
Vipers – Alfred Mudekereza, Ashraf Mandela, Richard Matovu, Patrick Mbowa, Hilary Mukundane, Siraje Sentamu, Bright Anukani, Milton Karisa, Moses Waiswa, Allan Okello, Yunus Sentamu
UPDF – Richard Anyama, Hussein Zzinda, Christopher Tebandeke, Rashid Faridi, Ezekiel Katende, Brian Kalumba, Dauglas Oyirwoth, Rogers Adriko, Davis Ssekajja, Bright Vuni, Samson Kasozi
Preview: Vipers Seek To Narrow Gap
Vipers will aim to narrow the gap at the top as they host UPDF FC in a league game under the Kitende floodlights.
Despite sitting fifth on the table, the Venoms are strong contenders to retain their title this season.
With 38 points, they trail leaders Kitara by six points, albeit having played three games fewer.
After Kitara and SC Villa dropped points on Thursday, Vipers look to seize the opportunity.
However, they still have some internal issues of their own, notably the absence of head coach Livingston Mbabazi who also missed the previous game against URA.
UPDF on the other hand, are currently in the relegation zone, two points adrift of the drop.
Despite back-to-back wins against BUL and Busoga United, facing title-chasing Vipers in Kitende is a bigger challenge.
Head to Head
2023/24
Vipers Vs UPDF
UPDF 0-1 Vipers
2022/23
UPDF 0-1 Vipers
Vipers 4-0 UPDF
2021/22
UPDF 1-1 Vipers
Vipers 7-2 UPDF
2020/21
UPDF 0-3 Vipers
Vipers 1-0 UPDF
2017/18
Vipers 4-1 UPDF
UPDF 1-1 UPDF
