Vipers seek to clinch Group A spot against APR at Amahoro Stadium

Thursday July 30, 2026

• Amahoro stadium, Kigali 7pm (8pm Ugandan Time)

Uganda Premier League champions face Rwanda’s APR desperate to avoid defeat and seal top position in Group A of the ongoing CECAFA Kagame Cup in Kigali.

The Venoms lead the standings with maximum points after two matches following victories over Garde Republic (3-0) and Gor Mahia (1-0).

Following closely is Gor Mahia and APR on three points and with the Kenyan giants facing the group’s whipping boys from Djibouti, Vipers understand that avoiding defeat against the Rwandan champions gives them an unassailable lead and will grant them a place in the last four of the tournament.

Coach Denis Lavagne expects a difficult encounter against a desperate APR side who must win to remain with any hope of progress.

“It’s going to be a difficult game because our opponents need to win and also score many goals to have a chance of progressing to the semifinals. But for us, we are ready,” said the French man who is expected to ring a few changes to the team.

Vipers are yet to concede a goal and Lavagne has praised team work as the sole reason behind their clean sheets.

“We are well organised in defence and the entire team does a very good job defending. But individually, we also have good defenders and the team is compact.”

Meanwhile, the Venoms, looking to emulate former tournament winners from Uganda will rely on the experienced Farouk Miya, Karim Watambala, Gusto Mulongo and Milton Karisa as well as Yunus Sentamu for goals.

APR have former SC Villa duo of Ronald Ssekiganda and Hakim Kiwanuka in their ranks and will be desperate to prove a point against their compatriots.

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