Vipers SC launch their 2025/26 Uganda Premier League campaign this Saturday with a tricky away fixture against newly promoted Entebbe UPPC at the Bugonga Grounds.
After bowing out of the CAF Champions League at the second preliminary stage to Zambia’s Power Dynamos, head coach Ivan Jacky Minnaert and his charges have swiftly shifted focus to defending their domestic crown. The Venoms are determined to make a flying start and lay down an early marker in the title race.
Minnaert’s revamped squad blends seasoned performers and promising youngsters, offering a fresh dynamic to the side. Skipper Milton Karisa, alongside Yunus Sentamu, Enock Luyima, and Odili Chukwuma, are expected to lead from the front as new arrivals push for starting berths and aim to impress in their league debuts.
For Entebbe UPPC, this clash presents another chance to prove their worth in the top division after rebranding from Gaddafi FC. The Bugonga-based outfit has already featured in four league outings this term, picking up seven points to sit eighth on the table—a respectable return for a side finding its rhythm at this level.
History tilts slightly in Vipers’ favour. Of the past six meetings between the two clubs, the Venoms have won four, with their most recent trip ending in a 2-1 victory. The last encounter at Kitende, however, finished goalless, underscoring Entebbe’s ability to frustrate stronger opponents.
Expectations are that Vipers will look to dictate proceedings with their usual high-tempo, possession-based play, while Abdallah Mubiru’s men are likely to stay compact and exploit opportunities on the break—a hallmark of the tactician’s disciplined approach.
Match Details
Kickoff: Saturday, 4:00 PM (EAT)
Venue: Bugonga Grounds, Entebbe
