Thanks to their remarkable record at home, Vipers SC not only managed to defend their Uganda Premier League title but also secure their first-ever domestic double.
The Venoms have transformed St. Mary's Stadium, Kitende into an impenetrable fortress, where achieving positive results has become a delightful routine.
Vipers' last domestic home defeat occurred almost two years ago in November 2021, when they were beaten 2-0 by URA FC, courtesy of goals from Joachim Ojera and Cromwell Rwothomio.
12:57 - 06.09.2023
FOOTBALL Official: Why Brazilian Giancarlo Rodriguez has left Vipers
The 33 year-old became the first Brazilian player to sign and play in Uganda when he joined the Venoms.
This took place during the 2021/22 campaign, which they subsequently triumphed in, clinching the league title with an impressive 74 points - a comfortable 16 points clear of runners-up KCCA FC.
10:39 - 12.09.2023
FOOTBALL Kitara net Vipers 'wonder-kid' on loan
The left footed forward becomes the third player to be secured to Kitara from Vipers after Paul Mucureezi and Frank 'Zaga' Tumwesigye.
Since then, the Kitende side have played 35 home matches, remaining undefeated with six draws and an impressive 29 victories.
In the previous season, Vipers triumphed in 11 league games at St Mary's Stadium, securing three draws and suffering no losses out of the 14 matches played.
12:36 - 13.09.2023
SPORTS GIST Burna Boy: Nigerian music icon set to perform at Nakivubo Stadium grand opening
Burna Boy is arguably Africa’s most expensive artiste, but the 'Love Damini' star is set for his third show in Uganda midway through next year.
They netted a respectable 32 goals, including five each against Express FC and Busoga United, while conceding just four times in front of their devoted supporters.
Across all competitions, including the CAF Champions League, Vipers have only experienced a single defeat (a 1-0 loss against Simba SC) since November 27th, 2022.
16:40 - 13.09.2023
SPORTS GIST Ykee Benda, Bruno K's 'strong' message to Ham Kiggundu on Nakivubo's new look
The grateful reactions included appreciation from musicians Wycliffe Tugume, alias Ykee Benda, and Bruno Kiggundu, aka Bruno K.
This season, Vipers will rely on their home brilliance as a powerful weapon in their pursuit of success in both the Uganda Cup and the Uganda Premier League.
14:56 - 13.09.2023
FOOTBALL Top Six Ugandan players that have had failed stints in North Africa
Some of the best Ugandan talents have joined African Arab countries, including Morocco and Egypt, yet for some reason or the other, they almost always unprecedentedly return home.