Champions Vipers off to winning start against Ndejje

Viper’s Striker Dan Sserunkuma wins a header

Uganda Premier League champions Vipers SC opened their title defence with a hard fought 1-0 win over debutants Ndejje University.

Davis Kasirye came to Vipers's rescue with the only goal of the game in the 90th minute at the newly refurbished St Mary’s stadium in Kitende.

 Viper’s striker Dan Sserunkuma puts Ndejje University's defender Richard Sekubomba under pressure. PHOTOS: Richard Sanya

Kasirye came in as a second half substitute replacing Frank Tumwesigye to bag all three points for vipers.

Team line-up

Vipers XI: Fabien Mutombora (G.K), Bashir Asiku, Robert Madoi, Geofrey Wasswa, Livingstone Mulondo, Tadeo Lwanga (Captain), Frank Tumwesigye (66’ Davis Kasirye), Moses Waiswa, Tito Okello, Daniel Muzeyi Sserunkuma, Dickens Okwir (50’ Duncan Sseninde)

Ndejje University XI: Emikole (G.K), Abdallah Mwima, Isa Mubiru, Richard Sekubomba, Edward Kabona, Bernard Katetemera, Isaac Muyanja (90’ Emmanuel Wassa), Paul Dumba, Anwar Ntege (30’ Dickens Kilama), Noel Nasasira, Sam Matovu (60’ Paul Katongole)

 Viper’s coach Javier Martinez Espinoza and his technical team