Friday, October 27
•Maroons Vs URA – Luzira, 2pm
•Bright Stars Vs Vipers – Kavumba, 4pm
•UPDF Vs Express – Bombo, 4pm
Team News
- Bright Stars will miss the services of midfielder Ivan Irinimbabazi who reported late to training.
- Andrew Kyambadde and Simon Ssemayange in contention for a return after missing the game against Express
- Vipers without team captain Milton Karisa who picked a knock against SC Villa while Marvin Youngman is also out as well
- Hillary Mukundane, Alfred Mukedereza, Fumador Asiwome and Allan Okello remain absentees
Probable Lineups
Bright Stars – Derrick Were, Innocent Kitimbo, Denis Kaka, Kato Nemeyimana, Warren Buule, Fiat Cleophus, Nordin Bunjo, Sharif Nsereko, Sam Ssenyonjo, Shafik Kakande, Nelson Ssenkatuka
Vipers – Jack Komakech, Ashraf Mandela, Isa Matovu, Patrick Mbowa, Livingston Mulondo, Siraje Sentamu, Abubakar Lawal, Bright Anukani, Yunus Sentamu, Lumala Abdul, Eric Kambale
Preview: Vipers Seek Return to Winning Ways
Vipers aim to return to their winning form when they face Bright Stars on Match-day Five of the Uganda Premier League at Kavumba.
The defending champions began the season strongly with consecutive wins against Gaddafi and Arua Hill.
But they stumbled in their last two games, drawing against Mbarara City and rivals SC Villa.
In the match against SC Villa, Patrick Mbowa’s second-half equalizer salvaged a point, while Eric Kambale missed a late scoring opportunity.
Vipers now seek to regain control and catch up with early pacesetters Kitara and BUL, who maintain a perfect record after five games.
Bright Stars, on the other hand, have only secured two points from their first four games.
It’s been a challenging start for the team under new coach Joseph Mutyaba, who took over from Asaph Mwebaze.
Their points came from draws against Wakiso Giants and URA but they suffered defeats against BUL and Bright Stars.
Notably, Bright Stars have consistently conceded just one goal per match this season, and their offensive department needs to step up.
Last season, Bright Stars managed to take four points from Vipers in the league – A goalless draw in Kitende and a 1-0 victory at Kavumba, thanks to Emmanuel Loki’s goal.
Additionally, Bright Stars won 1-0 in their last meeting with Vipers at Kavumba in the Uganda Cup.
Head To Head
2022/23
Bright Stars 1-0 Vipers
Vipers 0-0 Bright Stars
2021/22
Vipers 2-1 Bright Stars
Bright Stars 0-1 Vipers SC
2020/21
Bright Stars 0-1 Vipers
Vipers 2-0 Bright Stars
2019/20
Vipers Vs Bright Stars (not played)
Bright Stars 1-3 Vipers
2018/19
Vipers 3-0 Bright Stars
Bright Stars 0-0 Vipers
2017/18
Vipers 3-2 Bright Stars
Bright Stars 0-0 Vipers
2016/17
Bright Stars 0-0 Vipers
Vipers 1-1 Bright Stars
2015/16
Bright Stars 0-1 Vipers
Vipers 1-0 Bright Stars
2014/15
Bright Stars 0-0 Vipers
Vipers 0-0 Bright Stars
2013/14
Vipers 0-0 Bright Stars
Bright Stars 0-1 Vipers
