Startimes UPL: Vipers to take on Wakiso Giants in Wakiso derby

October 31, 2023

Vipers SC will get back in action in Startimes Uganda Premier League as they will be hosting Wakiso Giants at St Mary’s Kitende.

Vipers come into the game unbeaten after winning three and drawing two in their first five opening games.

For Wakiso Giants, they haven’t picked form yet after winning once, drawing once and losing thrice in their opening five games.

Vipers head coach Leonard Martins Neiva revealed how the game won’t be easy and asserted more on how his team can pick up three points at Kitende.

” We will have to be at our best to win because of the strength of the opposition ” Neiva revealed before adding.

” l don’t see any weakness in the Wakiso Giants side, but l know if we are at our best we can create some”.

Grant Matsiko if given a chance at Vipers will be facing his former bosses Wakiso Giants.

On the other side, Bashir Ssekagya, Tom Matsiko, Rahmat Senfuka and Paul Willa will be facing their former bosses Vipers SC.

In the last 10 meetings, Vipers have won 4 and drawn 6 to Wakiso Giants.

Hillary Mukundane, Allan Okello, Ghanian forward Fumador Asiwome and Goalkeeper Alfred Mudekereza remains absentees on Vipers side.

For Captain, Milton Karisa, he will need to pass a late fitness test.