Vipers Maintains Five Points Lead After KCCA Draw

Vipers SC 0-0 KCCA FC

Vipers SC remained five points clear on top of the StarTimes Uganda Premier League table after playing a goalless draw with KCCA FC on Tuesday at Kitende.

In a highly attended encounter played at the St Mary’s Stadium, both teams came with a similar ‘Safety First’ approach as less chances were created.

Vipers’ towering forward Tito Okello collided with KCCA’s Musa Ramathan in an aerial challenge hence being stretchered off for Allan Kayiwa.

The former Tooro United posted a stunning display when he dribbled past Moses Aliro to set Rahmat Ssenfuka but Peter Magambo made a timely clearance.

Vipers’ shot stopper Fabien Mutombora pulled out priceless saves to deny Erisa Ssekisambu and Gift Ali from close range Midway through the first half.

KCCA goalkeeper and skipper Charles Lukwago also denied two Geoffrey Wasswa distant free-kicks as the game became more physical.

Ssekisambu failed to fire KCCA into the lead when his shot in the  box from Muzamir Mutyaba went a few inches from the goal post.

Also, KCCA’s second half substitute Saddam Juma curled an inch wide while Mike Mutyaba and Gift Ali shot direct at Fabien as both shared spoils.

Vipers remained on top with 50 points while KCCA are five below the Venoms. Vipers’ midfielder Siraje Sentamu went away with a man of the match accolade.

Vipers SC will play URA FC away on Friday as KCCA FC awaits to deal with an Express hurdle at Lugogo on the 22nd of February.

Team lineups

Vipers SC

Fabien Mutombora (GK), Geoffrey Wasswa, Innocent Wafula, Bashir Asiku, Tito Okello, Halid Lwaliwa , Siraje Ssentamu, Bobosi Byaruhabga, Rahmat Ssenfuka, Fahad Bayo, Milton Karisa

Substitutes: Derrick Ochan (GK), Paul Wila, Allan Kayiwa, Brian Nkuubi, Karim Watambala, Dan Sserunkuuma, Paul Mucurezi.

KCCA FC

Charles Lukwago (GK), Musa Ramathan, Filbert Obenchan, Peter Magambo, Gift Ali, Keziron Kizito, Muzamir Mutyaba, Mustafa Kiizza, Moses Aliro, Erisa Ssekisambu, Mike Mutyaba.

Substitutes: Ali Mwirusi (GK), Eric Ssenjobe, Sadan Juma, Herbert Achai, Steven Sserwadda, Simon Peter Sserunkuuma, John Odumwegu.

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