UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE 

The Date: May 14th, 2025

The Contest: Kitara FC vs. Vipers SC

The Time: 4pm

The Venue: Royals Park Stadium, Butema

Vipers SC make the trip to Hoima on Wednesday afternoon with the StarTimes Uganda Premier League (SUPL) crown within reach. After a heartbreaking 1-0 defeat to BUL FC last weekend, the Venoms will be looking to bounce back in style and get their title charge back on track.

Currently leading the table with 65 points from 28 matches, Vipers know that a win in either of their remaining two fixtures will be enough to seal a record-extending seventh league title. The margin is tight, with NEC FC hot on their heels, four points adrift.

Opponents in Focus

Kitara FC, on the other hand, are enjoying a respectable campaign. The Hoima-based outfit sits seventh on the 16-team log with 41 points from 28 matches. They come into this fixture fresh from a morale-boosting 1-0 home win against Maroons FC, and will be eager to dent Vipers’ title hopes at their Royal Park fortress.

In the reverse fixture this season at Kitende, both teams settled for a goalless draw. However, Vipers did edge Kitara 1-0 in the first leg of the Uganda Cup semifinals, showing their knack for grinding out results when it matters.

Dominance Defined

History strongly favours the Venoms. Since 2020, the two sides have met five times in league competition, with Vipers winning four and drawing one.

They’ve scored nine goals and conceded just two in that span, underlining their superiority in this matchup.

Captain’s Corner

Vipers skipper Milton Karisa remains central to the Venoms’ ambitions. With goals, leadership, and unmatched intensity, Karisa will be pivotal as the Kitende side looks to shake off the BUL setback and take a decisive step toward the title.

Coach’s Insight: One Win Away

Coach Fred Muhumuza: “We’ve prepared well. With just two league games left, Wednesday’s clash against Kitara is massive. The boys have recovered and are pushing hard to ensure we bounce back with a win.”

“It’s been a congested schedule, and naturally there’s some fatigue, but that’s the nature of the league—you win some, draw some, and occasionally lose. What matters is character, and I believe in this team. They know when to respond and how to show resilience. We’ve addressed what didn’t go well in the last game and I’m confident the boys will execute the plan in Hoima.”

Final Word

The pressure is back on for Vipers SC as they chase redemption and silverware in Hoima.

Expect a fired-up Venoms outfit seeking a statement win against a resilient Kitara FC side. With history, form, and purpose on their side, the champions-elect could crown their season in the land of oil.

SIDE BAR – STATISTICS CORNER

Vipers SC: 65 points from 28 matches (1st place)

Kitara FC: 41 points from 28 matches (7th place)

Head-to-Head – League Only

Total Meetings: 5

Vipers Wins: 4

Draws: 1

Kitara Wins: 0

Goals Scored by Vipers: 9

Goals Conceded: 2

Previous League Encounters

May 2025: Vipers 0-0 Kitara

May 2024: Kitara 0-2 Vipers

2021: Vipers 2-1 Kitara

2021: Kitara 0-3 Vipers

2020: Vipers 2-1 Kitara

Key Players to Watch

Vipers SC: Allan Okello, Milton Karisa, Karim Watambala, Yunus Sentamu.

Kitara FC: Jude Ssemugabi, Living Kabon, George Ssenkaaba, Patrick Kaddu.