Uganda Premier League | Wednesday | MD 29
- Kitara Vs Vipers – Royals Park -Butema | 4 PM
- KCCA Vs Lugazi – Lugogo | 4 PM
Matchday 29 of the Uganda Premier League promises high drama and intensity as title contenders Vipers SC travel to Royals Park to face Uganda Cup semifinalists Kitara FC in a crucial showdown, while other key fixtures shape the battle for pride, form, and momentum.
- Vipers out to seal the deal in Butema
With just two matches left in the season, Vipers SC find themselves four points clear at the top of the table on 65 points.
However, a shock 1-0 loss to BUL last weekend delayed their title celebrations, leaving no room for error in Butema.
Coach Fred Muhumuza remains confident, calling on his squad to show character despite fatigue from a congested fixture list.
“One win is all we need, and we know Kitara will not make it easy. But we’ve prepared well and the boys are ready,” he said.
The defending champions head into the match boasting an unbeaten record against Kitara, including a narrow 1-0 win in the Uganda Cup semifinal first leg. Star men Allan Okello, Milton Karisa, and Karim Watambala will be expected to lead the charge.
Kitara, under the guidance of Wasswa Bbosa, are determined to avenge that cup defeat and delay the Venoms’ title charge.
With a strong home record, having already beaten KCCA at Royals Park, Kitara will aim to play spoiler and finish the season on a high note.
There are no new injury concerns for the hosts, while Vipers remain without Enock Luyima and Ernest Ankunda.
- KCCA eye strong finish, Lugazi hope to stop the slide
In Lugogo, KCCA FC host Lugazi in a match that carries different stakes for each side. The Kasasiro Boys are aiming to stretch their unbeaten run to five games and give their fans a perfect home send-off.
“We want to close the season strong, especially at home,” said coach Jackson Magera. “Every game matters, and the team is focused.”
Lugazi, meanwhile, are hoping to halt a three-game losing streak. With their top-flight status already secured, they are playing for pride. Head coach Steven Bogere acknowledged the challenge ahead but vowed to give KCCA a battle. “We’ve achieved our goal, but we won’t go down without a fight.”
The first leg ended 1-1, and this second-ever league meeting promises to be tightly contested.
KCCA welcome back James Mubezi from suspension, while striker Derrick Nsibambi remains unavailable.
Lugazi will assess defenders Paul Wasswa and Derrick Mwanje ahead of kickoff, while several players remain sidelined with injuries and illness.
Other fixtures on Matchday 29 include:
- BUL Vs Maroons – FUFA Technical Centre
- Police Vs UPDF – Kavumba
- SC Villa Vs NEC – Wankulukuku
Friday, May 16, will also see action as the UPL nears its climax
- URA Vs Wakiso Giants – Hamz Stadium
- Bright Stars Vs Mbale Heroes -Kavumba
- Mbarara City Vs Express -Kakyeka
All games are at 4 PM.
