Friday August 28, 2026
- St. Mary’s stadium, Kitende 8pm [Live on Sanyuka Prime TV]
In what seems like no time at all, the StarTimes Premier League begins again on Friday evening, as reigning champions Vipers take on neighbours Entebbe UPPC at St. Mary’s stadium, Kitende.
Abdallah Mubiru worked wonders at the Printers as he led them to 5th position on their return to the premiership but they couldn’t have asked for a tougher opening fixture to begin their 2026/27 campaign.
The two league meetings last season ended with the Venoms winning both encounters; 1-0 at Bugonga and 2-0 at Kitende.
In fact, Entebbe UPPC (formerly Gaddafi) have only registered one victory in head-to-head meetings with the Venoms winning six and drawing once.
Vipers new head coach Denis Lavagne has highlighted the importance of a good start and says his team is now ready after seven weeks of pre-season training.
“I think the time is now right to start the league after seven good weeks of preparations,” said Lavagne. “We have had a good week after winning the Super Cup and we want to build on that, start with a win as we aim to defend the title,” he added.
The eight-time champions were dominant against Kitara in the 3-1 win last week and will be favourites heading into the clash against the Printers who are without six key players.
Isa Bugembe and Ambrose Kigozi have fitness issues after missing large parts of the pre-season and join Anwar Ntege, Grant Matsiko, Ahmed Amayo and Julius Poloto who are injured.
In their absence, the visitors will look to new signings Ibrahim Mugulusi, Kokolo and Sharif Ssengendo to drive the team forward.
On the other hand, Vipers will look to Farouk Miya, Gusto Mulongo and Karim Watambala to inspire them to maximum points.
The fixture will also act as a precursor to Vipers’ Caf Champions League preliminary round clash against Mauritania’s Nouadhibou next week.
The opening weekend of the premier league will continue through Saturday and Sunday.
Match day one fixtures summary
Friday August 29, 2026
- Vipers vs Entebbe UPPC – St. Mary’s stadium, Kitende 8pm
Saturday August 30, 2026
- KCCA vs NEC – MTN Omondi stadium, Lugogo 4pm
- Blacks Power vs Ntugasaze – Hoima City stadium 4pm
- SC Villa vs Kitara – Mutesa II stadium, Wankulukuku 4pm Live TV
- Lugazi vs Kigezi Home Boyz – Lugazi FC stadium, Najjembe 4pm
- Police vs Mbarara City – Kira Police Arena, Kamwokya 4pm
- UPDF vs Kataka – Hamz stadium, Nakivubo 7pm
Sunday August 30, 2026
- BUL vs Express – Fufa Technical Centre, Njeru 4pm
- Maroons vs URA – Mutesa II stadium, Wankulukuku 4pm
