Vipers SC made a formidable begin to their CECAFA Kagame Cup marketing campaign with a commanding 3-0 victory over Djibouti’s FC Garde Républicaine.
Returning to the membership, Faruk Miya marked his debut with a standout efficiency, scoring twice within the first half to place the Ugandan champions firmly in management. His opening aim got here from a well-struck free kick within the fifteenth minute earlier than he added a second after capitalizing on a defensive lapse from the guests.
The Venoms continued to dominate and prolonged their lead simply earlier than halftime when Karim Watambala completed off a well-crafted transfer to make it 3-0.
Though FC Garde Républicaine created just a few alternatives, together with one following a mistake by Vipers goalkeeper Loyce Mbaba, they had been unable to transform their probabilities.
Within the second half, Vipers coach made a number of substitutions, bringing on skilled gamers together with Yunus Sentamu, Milton Karisa and Glodi Beyuku to keep up the group’s depth. Additional modifications later within the match allowed extra squad members to get precious minutes whereas preserving the comfy lead.
The Djiboutian facet tried to reply within the closing phases, however Vipers remained organized defensively to safe a clear sheet and all three factors.
The victory provides Vipers a powerful begin to their regional marketing campaign and highlights the speedy impression of Miya, whose two-goal efficiency will increase confidence because the match progresses.