A turnaround as Lumala pumps former side Vipers ahead of contest with KCCA

Lumala against KCCA previously|KCCA FC IMAGE

A turnaround as Lumala pumps former side Vipers ahead of contest with KCCA

Allan Damba • 12:52 - 13.03.2024

However, Lumala has displayed a show of support for the Venoms ahead of the St. Mary's Stadium, Kitende bout.

Days after terming the Uganda Premier League a "prison of judgment" following his departure from Vipers SC, winger Abdu Lumala has backed the team on their tie with rivals KCCA FC slated for Friday.

In a story he posted on Snapchat on Monday, Lumala disclosed his regrets of returning to play in the UPL, attracting backlash from Vipers and the local football faithful.

Abdu Lumala in action|Vipers SC Image

However, Lumala has displayed a show of support for the Venoms ahead of the St. Mary's Stadium, Kitende bout.

"This Friday, let’s go boys #venoms," the 26-year-old took to Facebook last night.

Lumala exited the Kitende-based side after 20 league appearances across one-and-a-half seasons, where he won both the Uganda Premier League and Uganda Cup trophies.

Lumala and Yunus Sentamu celebrate a goal|VIPERS SC IMAGE

Meanwhile, the tie between Vipers and KCCA is boiling to what promises mouthwatering action between two of the most successful sides in the country over the past decade.

KCCA were 3-1 winners in the first round, courtesy of a Muhammad Shaban brace and one from Usama Arafat.

However, while Vipers are third with 35 points and pushing to retain the championship, KCCA are from the title talk as they sit ninth with 26 points.