THE BIG MATCH PREVIEW: Arua Hill SC Host Vipers SC In Barifa Stadium
Arua Hill Sports Club will hope to continue with their fine form in the league when they host Vipers Sports Club in the StarTimes Uganda Premier league.
The mouth-watering clash is set to take centre stage at Barifa stadium on Tuesday 25/04/2023, kick-off is at 16h00 (EAT).
The Kongolo Boys have collected 10 points from the last 15 up for grabs with their most recent a 2-1 victory over Gaddafi FC at Barifa Stadium courtesy of a magical brace from teenager Innocent Media with Kitaata Alex scoring a consolation goal for Gaddafi FC.
The Venoms on the other hand have picked up 11 points from five games in all competitions. Alex Isabirye’s guns shared spoils in their previous match as they played to a 1-1 draw against URA FC under the St Mary’s Stadium floodlights, on Saturday.
Patrick Paul Mbowa had put the Tax Collectors ahead but Karim Ndugwa leveled matters for Vipers SC.
Head-To-Head Arua Hill SC vs Vipers SC:
The last time the two teams met, Vipers SC returned winners as they defeated Arua Hill SC 1-0 in the Startimes Uganda Premier League match encounter played at St Mary’s stadium courtesy of a lone goal from skipper Milton Karisa.
However Tuesday’s clash will be the fourth meeting between the two teams. the last three games saw Vipers SC register two wins while Arua Hill SC picked up one win.
Arua Hill Vs Vipers SC Team News:
Arua Hill SC will be without the quintuple of Geriga Atendele (injured), Rashid Kawawa (illness), Ibrahim Musa (School), Ivan Eyamu (late fitness test) and Rashid Muhammad (sickness).
But the Kongolo Boys have been boosted by the timely return of their short stopper Richard Anyama who have been out due to injuries.
Meanwhile Vipers SC will be without long term absentees Murushid Juuko and Alfred Mudekereza, while Yunus Sentamu has been ruled out due to injury.
Skipper Milton Kariso who couldn’t end the game against URA FC due injury is fully fit and available for today’s selection.
Tournament’s Log Chart:
Ahead of the fixture, Vipers SC sit third on the log with 36 points from 19 games just three points above Arua Hill SC who are on the 5th position on 33 points after 21 matches.
StarTimes Uganda Premier League MD24-FIXTURES (Tuesday 25/04/23):
*Arua Hill SC vs Vipers SC
*Bright Stars vs Express FC
*Maroons FC vs UPDF FC
