Entebbe UPPC stun Vipers at Kitende (Picture/Courtesy)
David GOMBE
Reigning champions Vipers SC suffered a shock defeat of their 2026/27 StarTimes Uganda Premier League opener, shedding 1-0 to neighbours Entebbe UPPC beneath the lights at St. Mary’s Stadium on Friday night time.
Abdallah Mubiru’s Printers, written off by many earlier than kick-off as a consequence of six key accidents, produced a disciplined defensive show and hit the Venoms on the counter to spoil Denis Lavagne’s first league recreation in cost.
Bady Dalysva’s personal purpose within the thirty fourth minute was the distinction between the 2 sides.
Entebbe UPPC had been dominant most so within the first half and will have prolonged their lead via Ibrahim Orit who had two golden alternatives to double their lead.
The outcome ends Vipers’ unbeaten run at dwelling stretching again to final season and places their quest to turn into the primary aspect since SC Villa to win three league titles in a row into scrutiny.
For Entebbe UPPC, it was candy revenge and solely their second ever victory over Vipers in eight conferences.
The Venoms will now must rapidly regroup forward of their CAF Champions League preliminary spherical conflict in opposition to FC Nouadhibou of Mauritania subsequent week, whereas Entebbe UPPC will host BUL FC of their subsequent league outing stuffed with confidence.
Workforce Line Ups:
Vipers XI: Mbaba (G.Okay), Ashraf Mandela, Princewill Biweribo Tarabina, Hillary Mukundane (Captain), Kevin Bady Dasylva, Joel Sserunjogi, Abdul Karim Watambala, Marvin Joseph Youngman, Farouk Miya, Gusto Mulongo, Odili Chukwuma
Subs: Jack Komakech (G.Okay), Derrick Kiggundu (G.Okay), Paul Patrick Mbowa, Derrick Ndahiro, Arafat Usama, Isaac Ogwang, Yunus Junior Sentamu, Milton Karisa, Annest Ankunda
Entebbe UPPC XI: Denis Otim (G.Okay), Jonathan Present Odongo, Thomas Ochungo, Tah Barni Kelvin, George Kiryowa (Captain), Emmanuel Iisat, Steven Munguchi, Ibrahim Mugulusi, Reich Triomphe Kololo, Ibrahim Orit, Sharifu Ssengendo
