By Lubulwa Edrine
URA FC vs Vipers SC – Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo @7:00pm.
URA FC will be aiming to bounce back to winning ways as they host Vipers SC today Friday, November 22nd, 2024 at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo, in a 7 PM kickoff under floodlights in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League after the international break.
Following a disappointing 2-1 loss at Maroons FC on match day 8, the Tax Collectors will be keen to put on a strong performance as head coach Alex Isabirye faces his former employers, Vipers SC. The tactician will undoubtedly look to prove a point against the Venoms, who are riding high in form.
URA FC Team News:
URA FC will be boosted by the return of Hudu Mulikyi who is back from suspension and goalkeeper Denis Otim, who has fully recovered from injury.
However, they will miss the services of midfielder Isma Mugulusi and forward Shariph Kimbowa, both sidelined through injury as well as goalkeeper Derrick Ochan who remains under rehabilitation.
Vipers SC Team News:
Livingstone Mulondo and Abubakar Lawal are back in the squad having been out for a while with a thigh muscle and quadriceps respectively.
Youngsters; Jack Komakech, Enock Luyima and Abubakali Walusimbi were given compassionate leave as they start their Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) at St Mary’s Boarding Secondary School.
Vipers SC meanwhile will enter the game with confidence, currently unbeaten in their last five matches and in second place on the league table.
Head-to-Head
In their last 28 meetings, URA FC have registered 8 wins while Vipers SC have emerged victorious 10 times with the other 10 games ending in draws. This rivalry promises another intense contest.
