Sunday, March 10
•Wakiso Giants Vs Vipers – Kitende, 6pm
Team News
- Wakiso Giants will be without George Kaddu who is suspended after missing a third yellow card against Kitara
- Club is still without Alex Komakech
- For Vipers, Enock Luyima and Rogers Torach travelled with Uganda Hippos for African Games
- Livingston Mulondo is fit and back in contention while Forward Abubakar Lawal remains sidelined
Probable Lineups
•Wakiso Giants – Bashir Ssekagya, Hassan Ssenyonjo, Miguel Lutumba, Ambrose Arinda, Shariph Kimbowa, Mikidad Ssenyonga, Rahmat Ssenfuka, Samson Kigozi, Peter Ssenkungu, Marvin Nyanzi, Kenneth Kimera
Vipers – Jack Komakech, Ashraf Mandela, Issa Mubiru, Hilary Mukundane, Livingston Mulondo, Siraje Sentamu, Karim Watambala, Allan Okello, Bright Anukani, Yunus Sentamu, Milton Karisa
Preview: Livingston Mbabazi In Spotlight As Wakiso ‘host’ Vipers at Kitende
Vipers are facing uncertainties regarding their head coach, Livingstone Mbabazi’s future, as they prepare to take on Wakiso Giants at Kitende.
Mbabazi was absent during the Uganda Cup game, citing illness, although the club officials have disputed this claim.
Reports suggest that the relationship between the club and the coach has soured, with Mbabazi potentially on his way out.
However, a significant point of discussion surrounding the upcoming game is Wakiso Giants’ decision to host it at Kitende, the home ground of Vipers.
Despite the controversy, the Uganda Premier League has approved Wakiso’s choice, stating that it’s for financial gain through gate collections.
Amidst these developments, it’s a crucial opportunity for the defending champions to secure their first league victory following consecutive draws.
Starting the day in fifth place with 32 points, Vipers find themselves back in the title race, especially after leaders Kitara and BUL both drew their recent matches.
With three games in hand, a successful run could potentially bring Vipers a point above the league leaders, Kitara.
Head to Head
2023/24
Wakiso Giants Vs Vipers
Vipers 3-0 Wakiso Giants
2022/23
Vipers 0-0 Wakiso Giants
Wakiso Giants 1-1 Vipers
2021/22
Wakiso Giants 1-2 Vipers
Vipers 5-0 Wakiso Giants
2019/20
Vipers 0-0 Wakiso Giants
Wakiso Giants 1-1 Vipers
2018/19
Wakiso Giants 0-0 Vipers
Vipers 1-0 Wakiso Giants
