Vipers SC makes stunning stadium upgrades

The refurbished techinical bench of the home team at the St. Mary's stadium in Kitende. PHOTOS: Michael Nsubuga

Vipers Sports Club have unveiled their refurbished St. Mary's stadium, Kitende.

The playing surface has been transformed from natural grass to an astroturf.

Technical officials and players' benches and dressing rooms have also been renovated and the new all seater wing has been improved.

 Inside the dressing room

The stadium will host Vipers home games this season starting with the StarTimes Uganda Premier League encounter with Ndejje University this Friday.

The refurbished press box

Stadium owner Lawrence Mulindwa Tuesday took the media on a tour of the stadium.

"This facility is now of international standards and no team can be worried of using it. We also want players adapt to a playing atmosphere they are likely to face when they travel to Europe," Mulindwa said.

 Vipers chairman Lawrence Mulindwa cuts a tape 

 StarTimes Uganda Premier League

Friday

Vipers v Ndejje University

KCCA v Tooro United

URA v Paidha Black Angels

Onduparaka v Nyamityobora

Mbarara City v Express

Kirinya Jinja v SC Villa

Bright Stars v Maroons

Saturday

Police v BUL