Vipers Vs KCCA: Team News, Probable Lineups, Preview and Stats

St Mary’s stadium Kitende ready for the ‘El Classico’ between hosts Vipers and rivals KCCA.

March 14, 2024
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Friday, March 15
•BUL Vs SC Villa – Njeru, 4pm
•Vipers Vs KCCA – Kitende, 6pm

Team News

Vipers still without Livingston Mulondo and Abubakar Lawal who are sidelined with injuries
The duo of Rogers Torach and Enock Luyima is with Uganda Hippos in Ghana for African Games
For KCCA, Shaban Muhammad is suspended after a sixth yellow card of the season against Kitara
Emmanuel Alex Wasswa is out with an injury while Haruna Lukwago and Usama Arafat are with Uganda Hippos

Probable Lineups

Vipers – Jack Komakech, Ashraf Mandela, Richard Matovu, Paul Mbowa, Hilary Mukundane, Siraje Sentamu, Karim Watambala, Yunus Sentamu, Allan Okello, Eric Kambale, Milton Karisa

KCCA – Anthony Emojong, Joseph Ogwang, Filbert Obenchan, Herbert Achai, Peter Magambo, Saidi Mayanja, Ashraf Mugume, Etienne Katenga, Abu Mayanja, Joao Gabriel, Kizza Mustafa

Preview: Vipers Out To Keep Title Chase Alive

Vipers are determined to keep their title chase alive as they prepare to host KCCA in what promises to be an electrifying Uganda Premier League encounter at Kitende under the floodlights.

This match-up brings together two of the league’s top teams over the past five seasons or more.

Currently, Vipers are in a favorable position to contend for the league title, way more than KCCA.

They currently sit in fourth place with 35 points, trailing the leaders Kitara by eight points. However, Kitara have played three more games than Vipers.

And if Vipers can capitalize on their three games in hand, including Friday’s crucial fixture against KCCA, they could potentially leapfrog Kitara and claim the league summit, provided other BUL results go their way.

Vipers will however understand the importance of taking each game as it comes. Their recent 4-0 victory over Wakiso Giants at Kitende marked the end of a two-game winless streak at home in the league, following draws against Gaddafi and Bright Stars.

The return of head coach Livingston Mbabazi, who missed the last two games due to illness amidst rumors of his dismissal, provides further stability to the team.

On the other hand, KCCA find themselves trailing Vipers by nine points, having played one more game.

They are aware that a loss against Vipers would widen the gap between them and their rivals.

While winning the league may seem improbable for KCCA at this point, denying Vipers points would be a significant result for them.

KCCA come into the match without top target-man Shaban Muhammad who is suspended.

It’s strong to note that Shaban’s brace and a goal from Usama Arafat ensured KCCA beat Vipers in the first round tie at Lugogo for their first win of the season.

Abubakar Lawal scored a late consolation for the Venoms.

Head to head

2023/24
Vipers Vs KCCA
KCCA 3-1 Vipers

2022/23
Vipers 1-0 KCCA
KCCA 1-0 Vipers

2021/22
KCCA 1-2 Vipers
Vipers 2-2 KCCA

2020/21
KCCA 1-2 Vipers
Vipers 1-0 KCCA

2019/20
Vipers 0-0 KCCA
KCCA 1-0 Vipers

2018/19
KCCA 1-1 Vipers
Vipers 1-1 KCCA

2017/18
Vipers 3-2 KCCA
KCCA 3-1 Vipers

2016/17
KCCA 1-2 Vipers
Vipers 2-1 KCCA

2015/16
KCCA 0-0 Vipers
Vipers 2-2 KCCA

2014/15
KCCA 0-2 Vipers
Vipers 2-2 KCCA