Enock Ssebaggala on the best way to restoration (Photograph by Vipers SC Media)

David GOMBE

Vipers SC have issued an damage replace on two key gamers forward of their 2026/27 Uganda Premier League opener in opposition to Entebbe UPPC on Friday at St.Mary’s Stadium in Kitende.

The Venoms confirmed that the duo of midfielder Enock Ssebaggala and defender Nicholas Mwere are within the remaining phases of their restoration.

In line with the membership’s medical replace launched on Wednesday, Ssebaggala, who has been sidelined with a knee damage, and Mwere, who picked up a hamstring downside, are making the newest steps of their rehabilitation. Mwere joined Vipers from BUL FC throughout this switch window.

Each gamers have stepped up their restoration program with gentle particular person coaching and fitness center work, however stay unavailable for choice for Friday’s league opener.

The membership says their progress is constructive, with the medical staff monitoring them every day earlier than they rejoin full staff coaching.

Vipers, the defending champions, will open their title defence at dwelling in opposition to Entebbe UPPC, and head coach Denis Lavagne might be hoping to have each gamers again in competition within the coming weeks because the fixture schedule intensifies to 34 video games this season.