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Stanbic Uganda Cup: Vipers SC reach third final in row despite defeat to Bright Stars

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Stanbic Uganda Cup: Vipers SC reach third final in row despite defeat to Bright Stars
Vipers SC have progress to this year’s Stanbic Uganda Cup final despite suffering a 1-0 defeat to Soltilo Bright Stars at Kavumba. Captain Nelson Senkatuka scored for Asaph Mwebaze’s coached side. Despite defeat Vipers SC stormed to final on aggregate 4-1, The Venoms had won the first leg 4-0 at St Mary’s Stadium in Kitende. […]

Vipers SC have progress to this year’s Stanbic Uganda Cup final despite suffering a 1-0 defeat to Soltilo Bright Stars at Kavumba.

Captain Nelson Senkatuka scored for Asaph Mwebaze’s coached side.

Despite defeat Vipers SC stormed to final on aggregate 4-1, The Venoms had won the first leg 4-0 at St Mary’s Stadium in Kitende.

This will be the third consecutive final Vipers SC will be playing

In 2021 Vipers SC defeated BUL FC 8-1 to emerge champions at FUFA Technical Center Njeru.

In 2023 the Kitende based side lost 3-1 to BUL that was then coached by Alex Isabirye at Masindi Stadium.

Vipers will play Police FC on Saturday 3rd June in the final at Aki Bua Stadium in Lira.

Police FC eliminated FUFA Big League relegated Adjumani TC to storm the final

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