Vipers defeat KCCA to establish three-point lead | 2024-2025 UPL

Katenga takes on Siraje Sentamu

2024-2025 Uganda Premier League (UPL)

• KCCA 0-2 Vipers
• Police 1-1 NEC
• BUL 3-0 Mbale Heroes
• Lugazi United 1-0 Wakiso Giants

Saturday Results:

• URA 1-0 Maroons
• Sports Club Villa 1-0 Express

Two first half goals by Yunus Junior Sentamu and Allan Okello inspired Vipers to a resounding 2-0 win on the road against KCCA at the MTN Omondi stadium on Sunday, 16^th February 2025.

The two goals arrived in a space of two minutes towards the half hour mark and it necessitated a disciplined solid defence from the visitors to maintain the lead and attain maximum points.

Sentamu struck with a beautiful curl inside the goal area past goalkeeper Mugolofa after 28 minutes.

Two minutes later, Vipers’ captain on the day added the second with a simple finish after a defensive lapse to build a two goal lead.

KCCA had a brilliant promising start with the first threat coming just after two minutes.

Ashraf Mugume poked the ball over bar following a wall pass involving Saidi Mayanja.

On the break, Vipers won the first corner kick of the game with Abdul-Karim Watambala delivering a dangerous ball into the area although goalkeeper Mugolofa was fouled in the scuffle.

KCCA defensive wall played its rightful purpose with a block off Watambala’s free kick.

The maximum points drive Vipers to 40 points with a three point’s advantage adrift from second placed NEC who was held to a 1-all draw by Police at Kavumba.

Team Line Ups:

Mutwalib Mugolofa (G.K), Gavin Kizito Mugweri, Mubezi, Filbert Obenchan, Mustafa Mujuzi, Joel Sserunjogi, Saidi Mayanja, Ashraf Mugume, Gatbel, Etienne Katenga, Derrick Paul Nsibambi

Subs: Emojong (G.K), Haruna Lukwago, Isa, Sharif, Sadat Happy Anaku, Umaru Lutalo, Bright Anukani, Shafik Nana Kwikiriza, Jjara

Head coach: Abdallah Mubiru

Vipers XI: Alfred Mudekereza (G.K), Nico Wakiro Wadada, Enock Luyima, Livingstone Mulondo, Paul Patrick Mbowa, Abdul Karim Watambala, Moses Waiswa, Allan Okello (G.K), Yunus Junior Sentamu, Derrick Ndahiro

Subs: Derrick Kiggundu (G.K), Abubakari Lawal, Katongole, Annest Ankunda, Salem, Grant Matsiko, Abubakari Walusimbi, Isa Bugembe, Sukuya, Siraje Sentamu, Kenneth Kimera, Matovu