Saints face baptism of fire in league opener

By Shafik Ssenoga

Azam Uganda Premier League (Saturday)

Vipers SC v The Saints FC (Buikwe Stadium)

Sadolin Paints FC v KCCA FC (Bugembe Stadium)

Express FC v Police FC (Wankulukuku)

Soana FC v Bright Stars FC (Kavumba Recreation Grounds) 

NEW entrants to the Azam Uganda Premier League, Saints start their top flight journey with a tight fixture when they take on champions Vipers in Buikwe.

Saints who were Rwenzori Group leaders in the FUFA Big League last season to earn promotion will face a baptism of fire when they face the Buikwe based side that has so far signed some of the best local players in the close season.

However, Vipers should not take the Saints for granted since they have also prepared to compete favorably this season with likes former SC Villa skipper Isaac Kirabira joining them.  

This will be the second meeting between both teams in less than a month having met in the Vipers Invitational Cup where Vipers defeated Saints 2-0.

Elsewhere, KCCA will be gunning for revenge against Sadolin Paints, the side that defeated them home and away last season. 

The Lugogo-based side faces the Jinja based team away at Bugembe Stadium.

At Wankulukuku, Express who many tip to be the dark horse in the title race after putting their house in order, take on Police while Soana hosts Bright Stars away at Kavumba Recreation Grounds.