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The young custodian sustained an injury, and the defending champions have confirmed he is out of the bout with the FUFA Super 8 winners.
Vipers SC will miss the services of goalkeeper Jack Komakech in their crunch Uganda Premier League encounter with BUL FC at the St Mary's Stadium, Kitende floodlights on Friday.
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The young custodian sustained an injury, and the defending champions have confirmed he is out of the bout with the FUFA Super 8 winners.
"Goalkeeper Jack Komakech is not expected to be fit for tomorrow’s game due to a twisted ankle he picked up in training," the club disclosed on their website.
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09:08 - 22.12.2023
Three back, two out as KCCA visit rivals Villa in Kampala derby
The Kampala Derby presents two of the most successful clubs in the country's history.
Komakech has been outstanding this season, playing nine of the 11 games so far and keeping five clean sheets in the process.
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He was also forced to sit out Vipers' last game, a 1-1 stalemate with Maroons FC at the Luzira Prison Grounds.
Like it was on that occasion, Burundi international Fabien Mutombora is expected to take over between the sticks, with Dennis Kiggundu as his deputy.
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14:42 - 18.12.2023
UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE Referees for crunch Vipers-BUL, Villa-KCCA ties named
Local football custodian FUFA has confirmed the experienced referee Mashood Ssali will be in charge of the bout between first and second (Vipers) at the St Mary's Stadium, Kitende, on Friday.
Last season's number one, Alfred Macumu Mudekereza, is still ruled out after an injury on his finger that has kept him out so far this season.
However, the club revealed his full return is just around the corner as he resumed training with the rest of the group this season.
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15:49 - 21.12.2023
UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE 'Its more than three points - KCCA coach Abdallah Mubiru fired up ahead of Villa clash
Twenty-nine league titles exist between the two heavyweights, with Villa on 16 and KCCA on 13, igniting flames every time the two meet.
"Alfred Mudekereza, who had a broken finger issue that kept him out for three months, has trained all week but will not be in contention."
Meanwhile, winger Abdu Lumala is still out and won't feature against BUL in the battle for the number one slot.
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19:13 - 21.12.2023
UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE [Watch] Five-star Express thrash NEC to give Alex Isabirye his first victory
Braces from Isaac Wagoina and Emmanuel Wasswa, plus one from Steven Ssenfuma, gave the Red Eagles the win in a hugely entertaining game.
"Abdu Lumala will miss out again against BUL FC due to a groin problem but is back training in the gym and on the sidelines."
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16:41 - 21.12.2023
UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE (Watch) Questionable refereeing, disallowed goals, defensive mistakes, and comebacks as URA, Busoga play out an entertaining draw
From denied goals, contested goals, defensive mistakes, and second-half comebacks, fans who braved the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru sunshine got served.
While BUL sits at the top with 26 points, the Venoms follow closely with 24, setting up today's meeting nicely.
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