STARTIMES UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE
Thursday’s Result
Vipers SC 0-0 Gaddafi FC
Vipers SC missed a glorious opportunity to cover some ground in their chase for the Uganda Premier League title after being held by Gaddafi FC to a goalless draw at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende on Thursday.
The defending champions couldn’t capitalise on their dominance to break a resilient Gaddafi defense manned by oldboy Bashir Asiku.
With the stalemate, the Venoms stayed third with 31 points, one and six adrift of runners-up and leaders Kitara FC and BUL FC, respectively.
On an uneventful evening, Vipers in the first half, were twice denied by the woodwork, with both Bright Anukani and Allan Okello attempting to score.
In the second half, Erick Kambale nearly broke the deadlock but his header sailed inches wide in the 57th minute.
Substitute Abubakali Walusimbi thought he had won it late in the game, but his strike agonizingly sailed wide and above.
Vipers’ late surges couldn’t yield any fruit as both sides settled for a point.
Livingstone Mbabazi’s side will not return in league action till February 24, when they will visit record holders SC Villa at Wankulukuku stadium.
How We Lined Up:
Vipers SC XI:- Denis Kiggundu, Ashraf Mandela, Richard Matovu, Patrick Mbowa, Rogers Torach, Siraje Sentamu, Allan Okello, Bright Anukani, Milton Karisa (C), Eric Kambale, Yunus Sentamu.
Subs:- Alfred Mudekereza, Grant Matsiko, Abubakali Walusimbi, Frank Katongole, Fazil Tumwine, Abubakar Lawal, Enock Luyima, Moses Waiswa, Hilary Mukundane, Mohamed Salem, Karim Watambala.