Saturday April 8 | Results
- BUL FC vs Express FC -2pm
- Wakiso Giants vs SC Villa – 4 pm
- Vipers SC vs Blacks Power – 4 pm
Vipers SC will continue their hunt for the first win in open play after 11 outings.
The Venoms will host Blacks Power who are also fighting relegation in a duel that will be played at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende.
Alex Isabirye’s charges will come into the duel with limited room for error after dropping two points in the two-all draw against Maroons FC.
Just when everyone thought they have finally returned to winning ways, Nicholas Kigozi spoilt the party with a last-minute equaliser.
On the other hand, Blacks Power held KCCA FC in a 1-1 stalemate at the Akii Bua Stadium, Lira.
In that encounter they looked a very improved side playing with intention and confidence though they were poor upfront not taking away their chances.
In the first leg, the two sides were separated by Ashraf Mandela’s effort from 12 yards to give the Kitende-based side maximum points.
It will be the first league game to be hosted at Kitende under floodlights.
Team News
Vipers continue to suffer a long injury list.
Their top scorer Yunus Sentamu, Murushid Juuko and Marvin Youngman are long term absentees.
Livingston Mulondo still out due to the knock suffered on national duty.
Karim Watambala will be a last-minute assessment after feeling a niggle in the knee ahead of the Maroon’s visit.
Alfred Mudekereza is still nursing a finger injury.
While Blacks Power will miss Ali Mukibi, Opio Misaaki and Joel Male who are in the sick bay.
While former Vipers defender Ahmed Amayo will wait for a late fitness test.
Head to Head
In the last five games, Vipers has registered one win (in penalties), two draws and two losses.
While Blacks Power have bagged one win, three losses and a draw in the last five duels.
Standings
Vipers are fourth with 29 points Blacks Power are fourth from the bottom with 16 points after 20 games played.
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