Danito Okello's
own goal and the other from Abuaker Lawal saw Vipers move to 45 points, one above
second-placed Kitara. However, the Venoms also have a game in
hand.
Uganda Premier
League
Results
Kitara 0 Vipers 2
Saturday
BUL v Express
Sunday
SC Villa v Bright
Stars
Vipers have moved
top of the Uganda Premier League after beating Kitara 2-0 at Masindi
Stadium.
Danito Okello's
own goal and the other from Abuaker Lawal saw
Vipers move to 45
points, one above second-placed Kitara. However, the Venoms also have a game
in hand.
The highly
anticipated encounter saw both sides create numerous chances although a few were on target.
Vipers coach
Richard Wasswa credited his players for the victory.
"We played
with a lot of character and we knew what our opponents could offer. This is a
big statement on our journey to winning the title. We still have more
games to play and we should not be excited there is a lot to play for,
" reasoned.
Vipers will
return to action on Tuesday at home against Maroons. Kitara they will blame themselves for being wasteful.
Coach Brian
Ssenyondo believes they failed to take their chances.
"We try to
play to our expectations but we failed to take away the chances. But we
also didn't defend well in the two games we played. But we shall bounce
back," reasoned Ssenyondo. Kitara will
travel to Wankulukuku to play Express in their next game on Wednesday.