We are set to face Vipers this evening in a thrilling top-of-the-table clash during Matchday 24 of the 2024/25 StarTimes Uganda Premier League. Both teams have played 23 games, with Vipers currently leading the standings with 53 points, having won 16 matches, drawn 5, and lost only 2. We, on the other hand, have secured 15 victories, 6 draws, and suffered just 2 defeats, placing us close behind.
Vipers have been prolific in attack, scoring 35 goals, with their highest scoreline being a 4-0 thrashing of Mbale Heroes. They’ve conceded only 12 goals, boasting a goal difference of 23. Notably, we are the only team to have handed them their heaviest defeat this season—a 3-1 victory in the league opener. Vipers have kept 14 clean sheets, with an impressive 8 on the road but only 6 at home. In their 23 games, they’ve failed to score on just 3 occasions—twice away and once at home.
Meanwhile, we have netted 31 goals, with our biggest wins being 3-1 victories against Vipers, Maroons, and Express. Defensively, we’ve been solid, conceding just 13 goals, and both of our losses were by a single-goal margin, showcasing our resilience. We’ve secured 11 clean sheets, with 7 at home and 4 away. In our 23 matches, we’ve failed to score on 4 occasions—three times away and once at home.
This encounter offers us a golden opportunity to leapfrog Vipers and take the top spot, significantly boosting our chances of lifting the silverware this season. Our Head Coach is brimming with optimism, expressing confidence in the team’s readiness to get the job done at St. Mary’s Stadium in Kitende. He aims to make history in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League with a victory in this crucial match.
Watch his interview here: https://youtu.be/7PECsIY4uWosi=iJqHcVyKcb7DofuG
Kick off is at 7PM at St. Mary’s Stadium in Kitende.
