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Vipers skipper Milton Karisa expects a tough affair against the Royals, but he is optimistic his troops will fight their way into the semifinals.
Seeking to defend but also complete the semifinal lineup of the 50th edition of the Stanbic Uganda Cup, Vipers battle Kitara FC at the Masindi Stadium on Sunday.
Three teams; Pajule Lions, NEC FC and BUL FC have already made it into the Last Four and the Venoms will be hoping to fight to wrap up the round.
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The Venoms battle the Uganda Premier League leaders as they have 44 points, two ahead of Vipers.
Vipers skipper Milton Karisa expects a tough affair against the Royals, but he is optimistic his troops will fight their way into the semifinals.
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15:56 - 13.04.2024
STANBIC UGANDA CUP BUL dump KCCA after nerve-wracking penalty shootout
After it had ended one-all following 90 minutes and extra-time, BUL ran out strong in the post-match penalties, winning them 6-5.
"Kitara FC obviously look good on paper because being on top of the Uganda Premier League isn't easy," Karisa told the club media.
"So yeah, they’re doing well, but we must also remember the match at St Mary's Stadium earlier in the season. I felt that day we controlled most of the game and I felt we deserved the three points."
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08:52 - 11.04.2024
STANBIC UGANDA CUP NEC mean business as they write incredible piece of history
Under the shoulders of head coach Hussein Mbalangu, NEC have underlined they mean business on the pitch, and are ready to consort with the very best in the country.
In their meeting this season, we smiled to a St Mary's Stadium, Kitende victory in the league, courtesy of a Bright Anukani brace, while Jude Semugabi scored for Kitara.
"Now, coming into the game tomorrow, this time we want to show some more discipline, to control the game for 90 minutes and not just small periods. It will be a tough game but we’re ready for it and we are feeling confident."
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13:55 - 13.04.2024
STANBIC UGANDA CUP Kitara coach Ssenyondo fired up ahead of clash with Vipers, rules out seven players
"We've lost five points out of a possible six in the previous two matches, so we need to bounce back with a win."
"We know they're at home and the atmosphere will make a big difference for them but we aren't scared. We know what the stadium will be like, it will be amazing but l call upon our travelling fans not to be intimidated."
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12:49 - 13.04.2024
STARS ABROAD A debut to forget for ex-KCCA goalkeeper Mwirusi in England
Donning "Shirt 1," Mwirusi did well to keep a respectable goal difference in the second half, as the scoreline could have been bigger for the hosts.
Extra-time and penalties will decide the eventual outcome of the match should it remain tied.
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