In a thrilling encounter at Kakyeka Stadium on Tuesday, Vipers triumphed over Mbarara City with a 3-1 victory in the Uganda Premier League.
This match was not just significant for the scoreline; it also showcased standout performances, particularly from Allan Okello, who scored two penalties, and Yunus Sentamu, who added another goal for the Venoms.
Latif Ssenkubuge scored the consolation goal for Mbarara.
Prior to this match, Mbarara City had not lost a home game in 13 months, with their only home defeat being a narrow 1-0 loss to NEC in September 2023.
Their impressive 16-game unbeaten run at home was abruptly ended by Vipers, highlighting the importance of this victory.
The match carried additional narrative as Vipers faced off against their former coach, Charles Livingstone Mbabazi, who is currently leading Mbarara.
Mbabazi’s history with Vipers added an emotional layer to the contest, as this was his last managerial position before returning to Mbarara.
Okello’s brace brought his total to five goals this season, tying him with Mbarara’s Seiri Arigumaho for the top spot in the UPL scoring charts.
This development created an exciting dynamic on the pitch, with both leading scorers vying for supremacy.
Further more, Mbarara’s Henry Kitegenyi and Vipers’s Hillary Mukundane were once again facing their former paymasters.
Victory took the Venoms top of the UPL standings once again with 16 points and it was interim head coach John ‘Ayala’ Luyinda’s fourth consecutive victory.
