Clash under the floodlights as Vipers host KCCA

UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE
The Date: May 5th, 2023
The Contest: Vipers SC vs. KCCA FC
The Time: 7pm
The Venue: St Mary’s Stadium

St Mary’s Kitende stadium tonight is going to host a mouthwatering clash between Vipers SC and KCCA. This is a clash that might prove so crucial in the title race.

It should be recalled that Vipers is currently in third while KCCA is in second. And each side already knows what is at stake.

Alex Isabirye said that this a game is a vital one in different aspects. It should be recalled that the Kasasiro Boys walked with maximum points in the first leg at the Philip Omondi stadium courtesy of a 1-0.

“If we get our best performance, I think we can do it,” said head coach Alex Isabirye to the club media.

“It will be a special, special match, at St Mary’s Stadium with our supporters, “he added.

“They will give me everything they’ve got, you can’t doubt them in terms of application and commitment.”

“They are desperate to change things and push till the last day of the League.”

These teams will be meeting for the 36th time and the Venoms have the edge over thier league rivals.

Head-To-Head:

Vipers wins: 14

Draws: 9

KCCA: 12

Karim Ndugwa is back for Vipers while Murushid Juuko, Yunus Sentamu and Alfred Mudekereza are still injured.

For KCCA, Jackson Mayanja will be glad to have Rogers Mato and Brian Ahebwa back.

“We are going there to play a game of our lives. We have no option but to go and play for a win if we are to keep our title hopes high. We have to show that we want it more than them. The title challenge is still open. The players have been prepared well, this is a great club and the players must show that they deserve to play for this club. We have to go all out and attack them and we get goals. Mato and Aheebwa is back, they will undergo a late fitness test,” said Jackson Mayanja.