Alex Isabirye has scoffed at his critics after he guided Vipers to their third Stanbic Uganda Cup title and their first domestic double in the club's history.
He only had three months to turn the tide around at Vipers, and he delivered.
Alex Isabirye has scoffed at his critics after he guided Vipers to their third Stanbic Uganda Cup title and their first domestic double in the club's history.
Captain Milton Karissa scored the game's only goal as Vipers edged Police FC 1-0 on Saturday afternoon at the Akii-bua stadium in Lira.
Isabirye said when he joined the Venoms, many expected him to fail, but he is happy that he has proved all his critics wrong by winning a double all in three months.
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Vipers SC has etched its name into the 'double class' after winning the 2023 Uganda Cup title following a 1-0 victory over Police FC at the Akii Bua Stadium in Lira.
"I am happy that we've won the Uganda Cup, this is my fourth title, and for me, It's been God because it's been a difficult journey," Isabirye said in the post-match interview.
"When I joined this club, many thought I was going to fail, and they were just waiting to see my failure, but I am happy that I have won two trophies in three months."
The former Cranes international also credited his team doctors, who he says were instrumental in ensuring the players were fit despite the hectic schedule.
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But, how did the players from each side acquit themselves at the hot Akii-Bua Memorial Stadium on Saturday.
"I am grateful to my coaching staff, the players, my boss Lawrence Mulindwa and the doctors who ensured that the players remained fit; winning the league wasn't easy.”
"The players were tired because they'd played so many games this season, so it's been a tough journey."
Isabirye became the third Vipers coach for the season when he joined the Venoms in March; at the time, the side was fourth on the log, seven points behind KCCA FC, who had played a game more.
The side also hadn't scored in nine games without scoring a goal and two months without winning a game.
Vipers also scored their first goal in the CAF Champions League group stages against Raja Casablanca at St Marys Kitende, where the game ended 1-1 with Isabirye on the touchline.
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