Isabirye, Vipers wary of workaholics Bright Stars

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SUPL Isabirye, Vipers wary of workaholics Bright Stars

Allan Damba • 18:44 - 08.05.2023

Vipers SC head coach Alex Isabirye will yet again be tested as his team take the fight for the Uganda Premier League trophy to Soltilo Bright Stars Football Club.

The latter is one side that is never afraid, regardless of the opponent, with their work rate seemingly difficult to cope with.

"We are facing a team that has been getting the results, that has good coaches, and a team that works as a group," said Isabirye to the media ahead of the Tuesday showdown at Kavumba.

"They have players that work as a unit so I know, it won't be easy but, we are trying to see that we get three points for whichever game we play," he added.

Matters ended in a barren stalemate when the two locked horns in the first round at St Mary's Stadium, Kitende.

And, it will need extra effort from the Venoms if they're to pick maximum points from the Asaph Mwebaze-coached team.

"The players know very well that three points are my only request and I always tell them to go out there and do their best for three points," Isabirye noted.

Isabirye quashed any fears of a possible injury to skipper Milton Karisa, asserting he's in line to contribute against the Stars.

The captain netted their sole goal in the hugely important victory over nemesis KCCA FC on Friday at Kitende.

"He limped off after doing his job (against KCCA) after a slight knock, but he is now ready to play."

Vipers will hit the top should they pick three points and with 48 points, they will have leapfrogged SC Villa who are on 46.