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The bout between third-placed Vipers (41 points) and the fourth-placed Jogoo, who are on 40, is set to massively impact the 2023/24 championship.
Record holders SC Villa will play host to reigning Uganda Premier League champions Vipers SC at the Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku on Tuesday.
The bout between third-placed Vipers (41 points) and the fourth-placed Jogoo, who are on 40, is set to massively impact the 2023/24 championship.
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Villa Reactions (Hakim Kiwanuka - forward)
"We believe that whatever the coaches have given us going into this fixture will help us come out successful."
"We’ve worked on our finishing since we’ve been creating enough chances recently but not converting to our maximum. Everyone of us is ready to take on the task ahead tomorrow,” Kiwanuka added.
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20:46 - 08.04.2024
UPL Wake up, let's fight for the badge - Allan Okello tells teammates ahead of Vipers-Villa clash
Bang-in-form attacking midfielder Allan Okello has rallied his teammates to sweat and leave their all against the Jogoo.
Villa Team News
The Jogoos will be boosted by the return of Hamis Diego Semugera and defender Gavin Kizito.
However, youngsters Junior Niwamanya, Hakim Mutebi, and Simon Mukisa will not be present due to school engagements.
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10:05 - 08.04.2024
STARS ABROAD Mutyaba camp denies reports of being Absent Without Official Leave at Zamalek, reveals why his return was delayed
He last made the Zamalek match-day squad on February 29 on his debut as they beat Abu Salim 2-1 in the CAF Confederation Cup.
Villa Probable XI
Braddy Wokorach (GK), Gavin Kizito, Kenneth Semakula (C), Joseph Kafumbe, Arnold Odong, Elvis Ngonde, Ronald Ssekiganda, Umar Lutalo, Abas Kyeyune, Jonah Patrick Kakande, Charles Lwanga.
Vipers reactions (Richard Wasswa - Interim Head Coach)
“We’ve done the preparations very well, just like we do for all our games. The players are all in a good health state and hope for the best. We are going to Wankulukuku to fight for all points.”
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14:26 - 08.04.2024
Vipers and Mbabazi officially part ways, acting head coach announced
The decision follows a series of events where Mbabazi was absent for critical matches, including Vipers' 4-0 UPL victory over Wakiso and their Uganda Cup win against Iganga Young, without prior communication.
“Its not going to be an easy game for us, it’ll be a tough one we know. But the hard work we shall put on the pitch will give us the results,” Wasswa added.
Vipers Team News:
Right-back and assistant captain Ashraf Mandela is unavailable tomorrow due to yellow card accumulation but will be back for the Stanbic Uganda Cup encounter against Kitara FC on Sunday.
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Goalkeeper Alfred Mudekereza is out of contention for tomorrow’s game. The Congolese was substituted during the second half of the victory over UPDF FC after suffering a knee problem.
Left-back Isa Mubiru is back from suspension (3 yellow cards), while Ghanaian Fumador Asiwome is still a few weeks away with a strain in his thigh.
Vipers Probable XI
Jack Komakech (GK), Grant Matsiko, Isa Mubiru, Hillary Mukundane, Patrick Mbowa, Frank Katongole, Karim Watambala, Moses Waiswa, Yunus Sentamu, Erick Kambale, Allan Okello.
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12:51 - 06.04.2024
OFFICIAL Vipers appoint former URA head coach amidst Livingstone Mbabazi's uncertainties
Muhumuza joins the Venoms' technical team as an assistant coach, for an unspecified period.
Head-To-Head
Meetings: 36
Vipers wins: 15
Draws: 13
Villa Wins: 8
Vipers Goals: 46
Villa Goals: 34
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07:25 - 08.04.2024
CAF CONFEDERATION CUP Travis Mutyaba's Zamalek squeeze into the semifinals of the Confederation Cup
Meanwhile, over yet to be established reasons Mutyaba didn't make the squads for both quarterfinal bouts.
LAST 5 MATCHES: SC Villa
Busoga United 1-1 SC Villa
SC Villa 2-1 Mbarara City FC
BUL FC 0-1 SC Villa
SC Villa 1-0 Express FC
Kitara FC 1-1 SC Villa
LAST 5 MATCHES: VIPERS SC
Vipers SC 2-1 UPDF FC
URA FC 0-2 Vipers SC
Vipers SC 0-1 KCCA FC
Wakiso Giants 0-4 Vipers SC
Vipers SC 1-1 Soltilo Bright Stars
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