2020-21 Uganda Premier League (Matchday 19)
- Vipers 0-0 Wakiso Giants
- Police 4-1 Kitara
- Onduparaka 2-3 MYDA
- BUL 4-3 UPDF
- Kyetume 1-0 Busoga United
- Soltilo Bright Stars 2-1 Express
Wakiso Giants staged a gallant and solid display in the non-scoring draw on the road against the reigning league champions Vipers at the St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende.
This end-to-end affair failed to produce a clear-cut winner as both sides fired blanks in the physical contest.
Yunus Sentamu, Cesar Manzoki, Karim Watambala, and second-half substitute Paul Mucureezi had had different chances to score but missed on various occasions.
The quartet came close to scoring but the backline of the visitors marshalled by Fahad Kawooya, George Kaddu, Simon Namwanja, Geriga Atendere, and goalkeeper Derrick Emukule remained water-tight.
Wakiso Giants’ golden opportunity fell to Rahmat Ssenfuka but he blasted the ball over after flooring Paul Willa inside the goal area.
The match had a nervy ending when Wakiso Giants’ goalkeeping coach Swaibu Ssebagala was sent off for protesting referees’ decisions.
The Wakiso Giants trio of George Kaddu, Derrick Emukule, and Frank Ssebuufu were all cautioned.
Wakiso Giants midfielder Joshua Lubwama was named the pilsner man of the match.
The draw was the first of the Venoms at home this season.
Vipers extended their lead on the summit to 43 points, one better than URA who play on Wednesday.
Wakiso Giants gets to 20 points as they are 12th on the 16 team log.
We take the result from this match with mixed feelings. We could have easily won the game but missed the opportunity. We are happy and sad for the point earned.
Douglas Bamweyana, head coach Wakiso Giants
We created several scoring opportunities but missed converting any of them. Focus and attention switches to the next match against Express.
Fred Kajoba Kisitu, Vipers head coach
Team Line Ups:
Vipers XI: Bashir Sekagya (G.K), Paul Willa (Captain), Aziz Kayondo, Livingstone Mulondo, Disan Galiwango, Ibrahim Orit, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Richard Basangwa, Yunus Sentamu, Karim Watambala, Cesar Manzoki
Subs: Denis Kiggundu (G.K), Rashid Toha, Jamil Kaliisa, Paul Mucureezi, Najib Yiga, David Bagoole, Milton Karisa
Head coach: Fred Kajoba
Wakiso Giants XI: Derrick Emukule (G.K), Fahad Kawooya, George Kaddu, Simon Namwanja, Geriga Atendere, Hassan Ssenyonjo, Joshua Lubwama, Ibrahim Kasule, Ivan Bogere, Pius Kaggwa, Frank Ssebuufu
Subs: Samson Kiirya (G.K), Yasin Mugume, Rahmat Senfuka, Tom Masiko, Ibrahim Faizul, Alex Komakech, Hassan Wasswa
Head coach: Douglas Bamweyana
Match Officials:
- Referee: William Oloya
- Assistant Referee 1: Lydia Nantabo Wanyama
- Assistant Referee 2: Richard Mugerwa
- Fourth official: George Nkurunziza
- Commissioner: Ali Tomusange