Match Report: UPPC FC 0–1 Vipers SC
Uganda Premier League – Match Day 5, Saturday 1st November 2025
Fisheries Ground, Bugonga – Entebbe
We pushed the reigning Uganda Premier League champions to their limits in Entebbe but narrowly fell 1–0 to Vipers SC in a tense and high-quality encounter at the Fisheries Ground. Despite the result, the performance once again reflected our growing maturity and competitive edge at the top level.
Starting XI and Team News
Head Coach Abdallah named a disciplined and hardworking side, with Omedwa, Odongo, Mubiru, Mujuzi (C), Amayo, Bugembe, Isat, Munguchi, Ssenyonjo, Kawawa, and Tumwine Fazil all starting.
Defender Male Joel remains sidelined but is steadily recovering from a dislocated wrist. Odongo Jonathan has continued to deputise impressively in his place since the Villa and NEC fixtures, earning recognition as Player of the Month for October.
Poloto also missed out, still in recovery from a muscle injury that kept him out of the NEC game, with Kawawa again starting in his position.
Kyeyune began on the bench, while Munguchi started in attacking midfield to add balance.
Allan Okello did not feature, likely as a precaution.
First Half
The champions started on the front foot, creating several early chances in search of quick goals. Our backline, however, stood firm and organised — Mujuzi, Odongo,Amayo, and Mubiru maintaining perfect shape to absorb the pressure.
Goalkeeper Omedwa made a series of sharp saves to keep us level, but the defining moment of the half came from Odongo Jonathan, who produced a heroic goal-line clearance to deny Karisa’s shot from an empty net — a moment that drew loud applause from the home crowd.
We grew into the game, keeping possession with more confidence and pushing forward through Munguchi and Ssenyonjo, though the opening half ended goalless.
Second Half
The second period opened with greater intensity on both sides. We looked lively in transition, with Kigozi, Odongo and Kawawa combining well to stretch the Vipers defence.
However, the visitors found their breakthrough in the 62nd minute, when Abdulkarim Watambala converted after a clever assist from Yunus Sentamu.
We responded strongly, pressing high and forcing Vipers deeper. Bugembe, Kigozi and Kawawa both came close to finding the equaliser. Bugembe’s free kick incredibly saved from the top left corner and 3 one on one chances saved by Mudekereza inside the six-yard box. Our substitutes Bunjo and Kyeyune added fresh energy late on, and Omedwa denied a second Vipers goal with another crucial save.
What It Means
It was a narrow defeat, but one that underscored our growing resilience and tactical discipline against elite opposition. The team’s structure, defensive coordination, and work rate throughout the match left a clear statement that we can compete at the highest level.
The result leaves us 8th on the Startimes Uganda Premier League table with 7 points, just four points off the summit. We now turn our focus to our next challenge — a trip to Yumbe to face Calvary FC, as we aim to bounce back and strengthen our position in the top half of the table.
Final Score: UPPC FC 0–1 Vipers SC
Goal: Abdulkarim Watambala (Vipers SC, 62’)
Next Match: Calvary FC vs Entebbe UPPC FC – Yumbe.