MATCH DETAILS
Game: Kigezi Homeboyz FC v Vipers SC
Date: Thursday, November 12th, 2026
Time: 4PM
Venue: Rwamwanja Stadium, Kamwenge district
Vipers SC will be looking for momentum on their recent victory over Lugazi FC when they face Kigezi Homeboyz FC at the Rwamwanja stadium, Kamwenge in a rescheduled Uganda Premier League fixture tomorrow.
Inside the Venoms’ camp, head coach John ‘Ayala’ Luyinda has spent the week drilling precision into his front line. After snapping a frustrating three-match winless streak with a 2-0 victory over Lugazi FC, the focus now shifts to stringing together back-to-back wins for the first time in his tenure.
Attackers Milton Karisa, Usama Arafat, and Gusto Mulongo know the spotlight is firmly on them to end a four-game goal drought, while rising star Abubaker Walusimbi looks to build on his recent breakthrough.
The mood in the Vipers camp is one of quiet urgency. Sitting 7th on the table—nine points adrift of joint-leaders BUL FC and NEC FC—the Venoms cannot afford another slip-up on the road. Head coach John ‘Ayala’ Luyinda is searching for back-to-back league wins for the first time since taking charge.
“It’s been an incredible journey from what Kigezi Homeboyz have done last season in the FUFA Big League. Some of the difficult games they’ve come through and competed in, they’ve earned the right to be here.” said Coach Ayala.
“We’ve been discussing that with the boys on what to expect from them tomorrow and to be clear on what we need to do to beat them. Tomorrow is the main focus of everything we’ve done, we need to go, be better than Kigezi Homeboyz, and beat them.”
The teams last met in February 2022 during the round of 64 of the Stanbic Uganda Cup when we ran out 1-0 victors, thanks to Halid Lwaliwa’s lonely goal in the 84th minute at the Kabale Municipal Stadium.
The Opposition
In the home dressing room, coach Kefa Kisala has a clear message: ride the wave. Just six days ago, on this very pitch, the Gorillas earned their maiden Premier League victory in a gritty 2-1 triumph over regional rivals Mbarara City FC. Sitting in 16th place, every point is a lifeline in their fight for survival. They have managed just one win and one draw, suffering six defeats, and have scored four goals while conceding 13.
Team News
We will be without centre-back Hilary Mukundane (Uganda Cranes) and goalkeeper Loyce Mbaba (Gabon) as both players are currently away with their respective national teams during the November FIFA international break.
Nigerian winger Odili Chukwuma returns to the squad for today’s rescheduled Uganda Premier League fixture against Kigezi Homeboyz having recovered from a knee injury. His availability provides an important attacking boost for the Venoms.
Striker Cesar Manzoki has recovered from his recent illness and is back in training, though he misses today’s encounter due to match fitness.
Marvin Joseph Youngman is unavailable due to a family engagement. His absence adds another midfield and squad rotation adjustment for the Venoms. Youngman was excused from the travelling squad to attend to a personal family commitment.
Enock Ssebaggala and Enock Luyima remain sidelined as long-term absentees.
As the teams prepare to lock horns for the first time in top-flight history, the stage is set for a classic clash of ambition: the established giants fighting to reignite their title defence against fearless debutants eager to announce themselves on the biggest stage in Ugandan football.