Vipers confirms suffering two injuries in the win over Kitara

Vipers targeting top-spot in visit to Maroons|VIPERS IMAGE

Vipers confirms suffering two injuries in the win over Kitara

Allan Damba • 10:34 - 08.12.2023

Ssentamu has played all but one of the Vipers' UPL games this season, while Lumala has featured in all ten so far.

Despite smiling to an invaluable 2-1 victory over Kitara FC on Thursday at the St Mary's Stadium, Kitende, Vipers SC were ill-struck by injuries to Siraje Ssentamu and Abdu Lumala.

Ssentamu didn't return after halftime after a collision with Solomon Okwalinga and was replaced by Allan Okello, who made an instant impact, assisting one of Bright Anukani's two goals.

Lumala got injured against Kitara|SANYUKA PRIME IMAGE

On the other hand, Lumala was also involved in a nasty smash as he attempted to deny a Kitara goal in the 57th minute before getting withdrawn at the hour-mark.

"You're right," Vipers head coach Leo Neiva told the press when asked if Ssentamu and Lumala had suffered injuries, but he couldn't place a timeline.

Siraje Ssentamu (red) was withdrawn at halftime against Kitara|COURTESY

"Siraje (Ssentamu) and Abdu Lumala have got injuries, but like I said before, Vipers have a strong squad," he reiterated.

Ssentamu has played all but one of the Vipers' UPL games this season, while Lumala has featured in all ten so far.

Meanwhile, following the win, the Venoms kept the pace on the top as they currently are just two points adrift of leaders BUL FC, who are on 25.

Neiva and his charges will look to make it four victories on the bounce as they visit Maroons FC at Luzira Prisons on December 13.