Overview:
Viper's 16th win saw the Venoms bounce back from their Matchday 21 defeat to SC Villa by the same scoreline. Watambala netted the winner in the 66th minute, unleashing a long-range strike that beat Lugazi goalkeeper Juma Mutebi.
StarTimes Uganda Premier League
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Matchday 22 Results
Soltilo Bright Stars 3-1 Police
Vipers SC 1-0 Lugazi
Karim Watambala returned from suspension with a decisive impact, inspiring Vipers SC to a 1-0 victory over Lugazi at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende, on Thursday.
The win saw the Venoms bounce back from their Matchday 21 defeat to SC Villa by the same scoreline.
Watambala netted the winner in the 66th minute, unleashing a long-range strike that beat Lugazi goalkeeper Juma Mutebi.
The hard-fought victory – Vipers’ 16th of the season – reestablished their five-point lead at the top of the StarTimes Uganda Premier League, moving them to 52 points.
Second-placed NEC could cut the gap back to two points with a win over UPDF on Friday, one of three scheduled matches. Lugazi, meanwhile, remained 11th with 26 points.
Bright Stars bounce back
Earlier in the day, Soltilo Bright Stars rebounded from their 5-0 drubbing by KCCA with a 3-1 victory over Police FC. Captain Nelson Senkatuka led the charge with a brace, while Noordin Bunjo also found the net.
Bunjo opened the scoring in the seventh minute, capitalizing on a poor clearance by Adewale Bajo. Senkatuka doubled the lead just two minutes later, heading home a pinpoint cross from Innocent Kitimbo.
The captain completed his brace from the penalty spot in the 31st minute after being fouled in the area, making it 3-0. Daniel Jakony grabbed a late consolation for Police 13 minutes from full-time. Action continues on Friday.