KCCA’s title hopes hang in the balance as they face Vipers

KCCA must beat champions Vipers to stand a chance of lifting the premier league this season. The two sides face off at the MTN Omondi stadium, Lugogo on Wednesday with the Kasasiro seven points off the summit with only five games to go. The hosts need victory by all means to move within four points […] The post KCCA’s title hopes hang in the balance as they face Vipers appeared first on Kawowo Sports.

Apr 28, 2026 - 18:07

KCCA’s title hopes hang in the balance as they face Vipers

KCCA must beat champions Vipers to stand a chance of lifting the premier league this season.

The two sides face off at the MTN Omondi stadium, Lugogo on Wednesday with the Kasasiro seven points off the summit with only five games to go.

The hosts need victory by all means to move within four points of the table leading Venoms and pray that they falter in the remaining fixtures.

Brian Ssenyondo and his crew must now win the UPL to avoid extension of another trophyless season at KCCA Credit: John Batanudde

Vipers lead the table on 58 points and in case of victory, it will surely end KCCA’s title pursuit and move closer to winning their 8^th league title in history.

KCCA, managed by co-coaches Brian Ssenyondo and Jackson Magera head into the game on the back of a 1-0 defeat to Calvary while Vipers are buoyed by a 3-0 win over Entebbe UPPC.

Team News

Herbert Achai missed Calvary’s defeat as he wedded his wife and it remains a mystery whether he will be involved.

Filbert Obenchan, Emmanuel Anyama, Kennedy Muserero also didn’t travel to Yumbe but could be included in the squad.

Derrick Nsibambi, James Mubeezi, Enock Walusimbi and Bright Anukani are long term injuries and expected to be out.

Vipers Goalkeeper Alfred Mudekereza restarts play Credit: John Batanudde

For Vipers, goalkeeper Alfred Mudekereza remains out through injury.

Usama Arafat started the game against UPPC on Sunday on the bench but could be recalled into the starting XI against ex-pay masters.

Key Stats

KCCA have lost six games, the most amongst the sides in the top four and also conceded the most goals; 19.
On the other hand, Vipers have lost just one game (in the boardroom vs. Kitara) and conceded 12 goals on the pitch.
Vipers are unbeaten against KCCA in the last four matches in all competitions [W3, D1]
KCCA’s most recent victory over Vipers came on March 15, 2024 when Mustafa Kiiza converted a last gasp penalty at Kitende.
Since 2012, the two sides have faced each 27 times in the premier league. Vipers have won 12 [L7, D8]
KCCA have lost just once at Lugogo this season in the premier league [W12, D1]

Probable XIs

Wednesday April 29, 2026