Sunday, September 26
*Vipers Vs BUL FC
Vipers and BUL FC have all to fight for when the two sides meet in the Stanbic Uganda Cup final on Sunday at FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru.
BUL FC are outsiders and have surely punched above their weight to reach this stage after beating Express in the semis but will be hoping to create another upset in the final.
Vipers who have won the competition once, in 2015/16 when they beat Onduparaka in Nakivubo, will be the favourites but will not rest on their laurels having lost three finals.
They lost the first to URA in 2011/12 as Bunamwaya, fell to Victoria University the following year and later in 2018 to KCCA.
Vipers were barely troubled in the semifinal in a game the 2-0 scoreline loosely suggest how submissive Police were on the day.
However, against BUL, they face a resilient side as evidenced in their semifinal win against Express FC.
BUL FC eye Njeru as their second home ground due to its close proximity and have hosted league games at the place before.
Vipers will bank on their depth in quality and experience in their squad to get the job done.
Road To Final:
Vipers
*Eliminate Busoga United (5-1 on aggregate)
*Eliminate UPDF (4-2 on aggregate)
*Eliminate SC Villa (3-1 on aggregate)
*Eliminate Police (2-0 on one-leg tie)
BUL FC
*Eliminate Blacks Power (5-1 on aggregate)
*Eliminate Kigezi Homeboys (4-2 on aggregate)
*Eliminate Proline (2-1 on aggregate)
*Eliminate Express (1-0 on one-leg tie)
Team News:
- Vipers captain Halid Lwaliwa is a game time decision
- Coach Roberto Oliveira is expected to go for a non changed lineup
- BUL Captain Walter Ochora and striker Hamis Tibita are set to start.
- BUL also welcome Simon Peter Oketch and Richard Wandyaka after missing the semi final due to suspension
Probable Lineups
Vipers SC XI – Fabien Mutombora, Paul Willa, Disan Galiwango, Bashir Asiku, Livingstone Mulondo, Siraje Ssentamu, David Bagoole, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Milton Kalisa, Yunus Ssentamu, Ceaser Manzoki.
BUL FC XI: Sanon Mulabi, Walter Ochora, Fredson Gwoto, Godfrey Akol, Aggrey Madoi, Ibrahim Mugulusi, Simon Peter Okech, Owen Mukisa, Hamis Tibita, Musa Esenu, Joseph Ssemujju
Match Officials
*Center Referee – George Olemu
*Assistant Referee 1 – Mustapha Mafumu
*Assistant Referee 2 – Ahmed Kakembo
*4th Official – Lucky Kasalirwe
*Match Assessor – Brian Miiro Nsubuga
How To Watch
Match will be broadcast live on UBC and BBS tv
