Uganda Premier League

Kitara FC 0-2 Vipers SC – Butema

Vipers SC have been topped champions of the 2024/25 Uganda Premier League after securing a commanding 2-0 victory over Kitara FC on Wednesday night on the Royal Park in Butema, Hoima.

A primary-half objective from teen Gusto Mulongo and a second-half end by Yunus Sentamu sealed the essential three factors for the Kitende-based aspect, lifting them to 68 factors thus 4 forward of second-placed NEC FC with only one sport remaining to wrap up the season.

Nevertheless NEC FC stored their hopes alive with a hard-fought 1-0 win over SC Villa at Wankulukuku Stadium however Vipers’ end result mathematically eradicated any probability of a late twist, making certain the Venoms claimed their seventh top-flight title with a sport to spare.

With the league title now secured, Vipers will flip their consideration to the Uganda Cup semi-final second leg — additionally in opposition to Kitara FC. The Venoms head into that fixture with a 1-0 benefit from the primary leg, because of a Sentamu objective at Kitende.

They’ll then shut their league marketing campaign with a house sport in opposition to Vibrant Stars, the place celebrations are anticipated to be in full swing because the champions look to complete the season on a excessive in entrance of their followers.

Vipers SC’s 2024/25 triumph not solely reaffirms their standing as a powerhouse in Ugandan soccer but additionally units the stage for continued success in each home and continental competitions.

The title win provides to Vipers SC’s rising legacy in Uganda Soccer, becoming a member of their earlier league triumphs in 2009/10, 2014/15, 2017/18, 2019/20, 2021/22, and 2022/23.