Friday Results
- Vipers 3-0 Express
- UPDF 0-1 URA
- Tooro United 0-2 KCCA
Vipers SC emerged as 2021/2022 Uganda Premier League champions after defeating Express FC on Friday 3-0 at St. Mary’s stadium, Kitende.
Yunus Sentamu first half brace and Bright Anukani’s second half was all the Venoms needed to humble Red Eagles who stay 6th on the table with 42 points.
Sentamu put the hosts ahead after twenty five minutes running in behind John Byamukama to slot home a decent Hilary Mukundane cross before he doubled the lead in the 34th minute.
Anukani put sealed the victory with a deflected shot in the 60th minute to earn a well-deserved win for the new champions.
The fifth league title means Vipers overtake URA to become the fourth most successful club in Uganda’s league history behind SC Villa (16), KCCA (13) and Express (7).
With four games to play, Roberto Oliviera’s men will now focus on breaking their own record of most points (69) in a 30 game league format they set in 2015.
They are currently on 64 points with 12 still to play for.