Vipers and BUL are facing a tough test in their perfect second round as they travel to SC Villa and Mbarara City respectively. Vipers, currently at the top of the table with 49 points, are determined to maintain their lead and widen the gap after NEC closed in on them with a win against Express. However, they will have to do it without midfielder Karim Watambala, who is suspended due to accumulated bookings.
The match against SC Villa will require players like Allan Okello and Yunus Sentamu to step up and break through Villa’s defense, led by Ronald Ssekiganda in midfield and Patrick Kakande and Charles Lwanga in attack. SC Villa, sitting in 9th place with 27 points, will be looking to secure points at home and avoid a second consecutive loss under Morley Byekwaso.
On the other hand, BUL, who have also been unbeaten in the second round, will face Mbarara City at Kakyeeka. Mbarara City, currently just above the relegation zone with 22 points, will need to put up a strong defense to stop BUL, who are in third place with 35 points. The Ankole Lions will be eager to build on their recent draw against Kitara and secure valuable points to move further away from relegation.
Meanwhile, URA will be hosting bottom-of-the-table Mbale Heroes at Nakivubo stadium. After a disappointing exit from the Stanbic Uganda Cup, URA will be looking to bounce back and secure a win under the floodlights. The tax collectors will be aiming to make amends and climb up the table with a convincing performance against Mbale Heroes.
Overall, the upcoming matches in the Uganda Premier League promise to be exciting and full of action as teams battle it out for crucial points. Fans can expect thrilling encounters as the top teams look to maintain their momentum and the bottom teams fight for survival in the league.
