David GOMBE
Vipers SC will probably be aiming at extending their lead on the desk of the Uganda Premier League once they host second positioned Kitara FC underneath the lights of St.Mary’s Kitende on Friday.
4 factors at the moment separate either side with Vipers high on 50 factors whereas Kitara has 46 factors.
The Venoms have solely misplaced as soon as on this marketing campaign and the defeat got here within the boardroom towards Kitara.
It must be famous that Vipers didn’t honour their fixture towards Kitara in October final yr as they had been in protest over the brand new league format that had been launched by FUFA.
The Federation in February this yr awarded Kitara three factors and three targets however Vipers averted additional sanctions.
The 2 sides head into Kitende’s explosive contest not solely concentrating on league glory however a home double. They each reached the semifinals of the Stanbic Uganda Cup with Vipers eliminating NEC FC whereas Kitara ended Categorical FC’s journey.
Wasswa Bbosa heads to Kitende, optimistic of clinching victory and he confirmed he has a totally match squad.
“We’re enjoying a staff that gained the championship final season, we respect them however our goal is to win and shut the hole on them. Struggling defeat towards them will make our most important goal tougher.” Mentioned Wasswa Bbosa
Belgian Ivan Jacky Minneart will study on the Abdul Karim Watambala, Usama Arafat, Odili Chukwuma and skipper Milton Karisa.
For Kitara, they may look as much as George Ssenkaaba, former Vipers defenders Benjamin Nyakoojo and skilled Murushid Jjuuko together with former KCCA striker Patrick Kaddu.
Muhammad Shaban who bought injured in Kitara’s win over UPDF is prone to return to face his former paymasters at Kitende.
Key Stats
Either side have beforehand met 10 instances with Vipers profitable seven, misplaced as soon as and the opposite two have led to stalemates.
