His return comes as great news at a time when young goalkeeper Jack Komakech is out with an injury that kept him out of their 3-2 loss to BUL FC.
Six-time Uganda Premier League champions Vipers SC will have custodian Alfred Macumu Mudekereza back in the squad ahead of their match with Express FC.
The Congolese-born goalkeeper has been out for over three months with a broken finger, but the club has confirmed he'll be available for selection for Express' game.
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"Goalkeeper Alfred Mudekereza, who had a broken finger issue that kept him out for three months, is in the 22-man squad to face Express FC," Vipers disclosed.
His return comes as great news at a time when young goalkeeper Jack Komakech is out with an injury that kept him out of their 3-2 loss to BUL FC.
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The club has confirmed he's still unavailable headed into the Wankulukuku bout with the Red Eagles.
"Youngster Jack Komakech is still out nursing an injury due to a twisted ankle he picked up in training two weeks ago."
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Meanwhile, winger Abdu Lumala and left-back Richard Matovu won't be available for contention on enemy territory.
"Abdu Lumala is still out due to a groin problem but is back training on the sidelines," revealed the club.
"Richard Matovu pulled out of this week’s training with a thigh problem and won’t be available for today’s match."
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Vipers need a lifeline after a difficult week that had them suffer their first home defeat in two years (3-2 to BUL), which came with the sacking of head coach Leo Neiva.