Vipers returned to winning ways with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Lugazi in a Uganda Premier League encounter at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende.
Princewill Biweribo Tarabina and Abubakali Walusimbi were the unlikely heroes, scoring late goals to break Lugazi’s resilience and secure all three points for the Venoms.
Tarabina opened the scoring in the 79th minute after receiving a pass from Kevin DaSylva Bady inside the penalty area before unleashing an effort that proved too difficult for Lugazi goalkeeper Tonny Kyamera to keep out.
The Venoms doubled their advantage in the 87th minute through Walusimbi, who received a pass from Farouk Miya outside the box before firing a low effort into the net to seal the victory.
It was an admirable performance from the visitors, who held their own for much of the contest. However, a defensive lapse in the closing stages ultimately left Lugazi empty-handed at Kitende.
The victory marks Vipers’ first under John Ayala Luyinda, who was elevated to the head coach position following the club’s decision to part ways with Frenchman Denis Lavagne.
Under Ayala, the defending champions had suffered defeats against Mbarara City and URA FC before finally getting back to winning ways.
The Venoms move up to seventh place with 14 points from nine matches and will hope this victory serves as a stepping stone towards reviving their season.
For Lugazi, the defeat is their sixth in 10 matches, leaving them on eight points, level with UPDF FC, who occupy a relegation spot.
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