17 October 2024 | Football

Uganda Premier League | Fixture

• Wakiso Giants vs Vipers

Vipers will take on Wakiso Giants in the highly anticipated Uganda Premier League encounter at Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium on Thursday.

This has always been one of the interesting league fixtures due to the environment in which it’s played since it’s a Wakiso Derby.

Wakiso Giants come in this game on the back of losing against UPDF, the head coach Steven Bengo revealed that they have worked on their mistakes mainly about taking away the chances.

“We prepared well because during this course of the international break we have worked on our scoring and finishing,” he said.  

“We are working hard to improve this team. Some things take time but am happy with the improvement of these players and we shall keep working towards improving,” he added.

Wakiso Giants will miss the services of Marvin Mukiibi, Alex Komakech, Derrick Kaija, William Kizito Luwagga, Rahmat Senfuka, and Vicent Zziwa due to injuries.

On the other hand, Vipers come into this game with a positive feeling after beating SC Villa in a 2-1 victory. The situation of the team’s head coach Nikola Kavazovic is unclear since serving his suspension.

Currently reports indicate that John ‘Ayala’ Luyinda will be in charge of Vipers as they lock horns with the Purple sharks.

Head to Head

The two teams have met 10 times in all competitions. However, Wakiso has never beaten Vipers the latter has secured five winsa and made as many draws. 

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