2025/26 Uganda Premier League | Wednesday April 15, 2026 | MD 23
- SC Villa Vs Vipers SC
Record champions SC Villa host table leaders Vipers SC at FUFA Stadium, Kadiba, in a match that could define the title race.
Vipers arrive with a four-point lead but are coming off a frustrating goalless draw against Kitara FC.
Villa, meanwhile, boosted their confidence with a narrow 1-0 win over KCCA FC, closing the gap and keeping their hopes alive.
The stakes are clear. A Vipers win would stretch the lead to ten points and likely end Villa’s chase.
A Villa victory would revive the race. A draw could suit both, especially with KCCA hosting Kitara next.
Villa could miss defender Raymond Barasa Mangoli, who went off injured last weekend.
Arnold Odongo or Farouk Matovu may step in. Charles Lwanga is back after recovering from a finger injury.
Vipers have a concern of their own, with goalkeeper Alfred Mudekereza still doubtful, though the rest of the squad is fit.
Villa will look to Hassan Mubiru and Patrick Kakande, who impressed against KCCA, while Aslam Ssemakula controls the midfield.
Vipers will rely on Abdul Karim Watambala, Milton Karisa and Usama Arafat to make the difference.
Vipers have the edge in recent meetings, with 11 wins in 27 games since 2012. They last won away at Villa in 2021. But Villa are strong at home, unbeaten since May 2025.
