Vipers welcome back two players from injury ahead of UPDF tie

Murushid Juuko is back from injury|SPORTS LENS IMAGE

UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE Vipers welcome back two players from injury ahead of UPDF tie

Allan Damba 07:53 - 03.12.2023

The two, who recovered from respective injury setbacks, are back in the squad and available to feature at the Bombo Military Barracks on Sunday.

Uganda Premier League champions Vipers SC will welcome the services of hugely versed defender Murushid Juuko and forward Fumador Asiwome ahead of their visit to UPDF FC.

The two, who recovered from respective injury setbacks, are back in the squad and available to feature at the Bombo Military Barracks on Sunday.

Fumador Asiwome is back from injury|VIPERS SC IMAGE

"Ghanaian Fumador Asiwome and Murushid Juuko are fit and available for Sunday’s match after recovering from long-term injuries," Vipers confirmed in a statement.

Juuko has had nagging injuries this season that have seen him complete 90 minutes just once, in their 2-0 win against Arua Hill SC in September.

Overall, he has been limited to just four league appearances in the league this campaign.

Erick Kambale training with Murushid Juuko at Vipers|VIPERS SC IMAGE

Juuko's return is good news to the Venoms, who are without Patrick Mbowa (examinations) and long-term absentee Hillary Mukundane.

On the other hand, Asiwome has yet to play a single Uganda Premier League game for Vipers since joining them in the August transfer window.

He has been out with a long-term strain injury, but could feature against the army side, should head coach Leonard Martins Neiva need his services.