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StarTimes Uganda Premier League
Vipers SC vs KCCA FC
St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende.
Friday, November, 7th, 2025 – 8pm EAT
KCCA FC is set to visit Vipers at the St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende, in yet another high-stakes Uganda Premier League fixture.
KCCA FC has dominantly started the season, sitting at the top of the table with 11 points from 5 games and an unbeaten record (3 wins, 2 draws). The Cityzens have shown excellent form and have the momentum going into this fixture.
In contrast, Vipers SC find themselves in 13th place with just 3 points from one game, leaving them with four matches in hand and a considerable amount of catch-up to play.
Umar Lutalo, who has scored two goals and assisted twice this term, acknowledged the challenge posed by Vipers but maintained confidence in his team’s run.
Kitende is always a tough ground to visit, yes, but our team is in good rhythm, we are working well together, and every player is fighting for the badge. We want to carry that mentality into this fixture and maintain our position at the top.
KCCA FC co-head coach Jackson Magera Kaddu remains in full charge for the third match on the bounce, taking the reins in the absence of co-head coach Brian Sseyondo, who is away with the Uganda U17 national team in the U17 World Cup in Qatar. Magera emphasized the need for his players to rise to the occasion.
We have to have self-belief that we can play and get a result against them at their home. We have prepared well tactically and mentally. We need to play with responsibility, reduce mistakes, and take our chances in this fixture.
Statistics #VIPKCCA (League and Cup)
In the previous 32 games, KCCA FC has won 9, and Vipers has won 15.
Both sides have shared spoils 8 times.
KCCA FC has scored 35 goals, while Vipers SC has scored 42 in the last 32 games.
KCCA FC’s last five matches (UPL)
KCCA FC 4-2 Calvary FC
Express FC 0-1 KCCA FC
KCCA FC 0-0 Lugazi FC
KCCA FC 2-1 SC Villa
Kitara FC 1-1 KCCA FC
Vipers SC’s last five matches. (Overall)
UPPC FC 0-1 Vipers SC
Power Dynamos 1-1 Vipers SC
Vipers SC 1-2 Power Dynamos
Vipers 1-0 African Stars FC
African Stars FC 0-1 Vipers SC
Team News #VIPKCCA
Forward Derrick Nsibambi is back to full team training and took part in all sessions this week. He is available for selection.
Left back James Mubezi and teenager Yian Gatbel trained with the team all week and are part of the squad up for selection.
Defender Peter Magambo underwent successful surgery this week after a facial fracture he suffered in training. He is ruled out of this fixture.
Midfielder Rogers Mugisha is ruled out due to a knock suffered in training.
Brazilian Joao Gabriel continues his intensive rehabilitation from a groin injury and will miss the fixture against Vipers SC.
Angolan winger Etienne Katenga is ruled out long-term due to an injury to the fibula bone.
Teenagers Brain Jjara and our soccer academy skipper Steven Oyirwoth are ruled out of the match due to National Team engagements with the U-17 boys National Team in the U17 World Cup, Qatar.
Available Team: #VIPKCCA
Lukwago, Mugolofa, Emojong, Oyirwoth, Gavin, Lazaro, Muhamud, Walusimbi, Haruna, Achayi, Mubezi, Obenchan, Ssebaduka, Sserunjogi, Mayanja, Lutalo, Kwikiriza, Ssengendo, Yiga, Mugume, Alpha, Gatbel, Anyama, Nsibambi, and Ahimbisbiwe.
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