Overview:
With a better head-to-head stat against the Kasasiro, all Vipers need is to pick maximum points off Maroons and be declared champions, regardless of whether KCCA win or not versus URA.
Jacky Ivan Minnaert is a man under pressure as Vipers make a short trip to face Maroons at the Mutesa II stadium, Wankulukuku on Tuesday in a game that could hand them title no.8.
This follows the Venoms’ ejection from the Stanbic Uganda Cup on Friday by Kitara which left the hierarchy frustrated given recent results in the league too have been abysmal.
Despite leading the table on 61 points, three points ahead of second placed KCCA, they have won only two league matches in eight matches.
With a better head-to-head stat against the Kasasiro, all Vipers need is to pick maximum points off Maroons and be declared champions, regardless of whether KCCA win or not versus URA.
Returning Milton Karisa is expected to lead the hunt for goals alongside Usama Arafat and Chukwuma Odili who are expected to lead the hunt for goals.
Beyuku Munsi is out injured for the Venoms after he came off in the 1-1 draw with Kitara on Friday.
The Venoms’ biggest worry is the form – in the last five matches, Vipers have won none [D5].
Maroons are 10th on the log with 35 points and still have an opportunity to move into the top eight.
The Prison Warders have won just once in the last five games [D3, L1].
Elsewhere, KCCA visit URA hoping to win and pray Vipers falter, Entebbe UPPC travel to Police, BUL are at home against Kitara, Mbarara City host Buhimba United in Kamwenge, Lugazi are away to Lugazi and Calvary travel to Bombo to face UPDF in a relegation decider.
MATCH DAY 28 FIXTURES
Tuesday May 19, 2026
- Maroons vs Vipers – Mutesa II stadium, Wankulukuku 4pm
- URA vs KCCA – Hamz stadium, Nakivubo 4pm
- Police vs Entebbe UPPC – Kiira Road Police Arena, Kamwokya 4pm
- BUL vs Kitara – Fufa Technical Centre, Njeru 4pm
- Mbarara City vs Buhimba – Rwamwanja stadium, Kamwenge 4pm
- UPDF vs Calvary – Military Barracks Ground, Bombo 4pm
- Express vs Lugazi – Hamz stadium, Nakivubo 7pm
Wednesday May 20, 2026
- NEC vs SC Villa – MTN Omondi stadium, Lugogo 8pm
