Stanbic Uganda Cup holders Vipers SC will be without Uganda Cranes midfielder Abdul Karim Watambala for their quarterfinal clash against NEC FC at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo on Friday.
The 25-year-old isn’t sidelined by injury, but his absence comes for an exciting reason for Ugandan football fans – and especially for followers of the English Premier League.
NBS Sport understands Watambala has already left Uganda and was recently spotted in West London.
Reliable sources confirm that the midfielder is set to attend trials with EPL side Fulham at Craven Cottage.
Watambala will be a huge miss for the Venoms, especially at this crucial stage of the Uganda Cup as they look to defend their crown.
The midfielder is arguably one of Vipers SC’s key figures, contributing both goals and assists for the side that currently sits atop the Uganda Premier League.
In his absence, Usama Arafat, who has been in red-hot form, will be tasked with leading the charge against a stubborn NEC FC defense.
Vipers fans will certainly feel the absence of their midfield engine, but it’s a sacrifice they can live with if it means Watambala earns the chance to feature on the roster of an English Premier League club.
It’s April 1st – Fool’s Day! Thanks for reading, but let’s be honest: this is exactly the kind of level we all dream of seeing our players reach, showcasing their skills on the grandest stages.
