URA frustrate Vipers in Kitende stalemate as UPL title fight stays alive

Uganda Revenue Authority (URA FC) produced a spirited display to earn a hard-fought 1-1 draw against league leaders Vipers SC at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende, keeping the Uganda Premier League title race far from settled.

The visitors stunned the home supporters midway through the opening half when defender Ronald Otti rose above the Vipers backline to power home a well-delivered free-kick from Isma Mugulusi in the 35th minute.

URA looked sharper and more composed for large spells of the first half, unsettling the Venoms with aggressive pressing and swift transitions.

#SUPL: A point collected in Kitende! We take the positives into the next tie!#URAFC | #OneTeamOneDream | #StartimesUPL | #VIPURA pic.twitter.com/aG0RrM4Ptg

— URA Football Club (@URAFC_Official) May 8, 2026

Midfielder John Innocent Kisolo nearly doubled the advantage with a fierce long-range strike, but goalkeeper Denis Kiggundu reacted well to keep the hosts within touching distance.

Trailing at the break, Vipers emerged for the second half with renewed urgency and quickly began piling pressure on the tax collectors.

Their response finally arrived four minutes after the restart. Following Ashraf Mandela’s long throw, Hilary Mukundane struck the crossbar with a close-range effort before Arafat Kiza Usama reacted quickest to nod home the rebound and restore parity for the hosts.

The equaliser injected life into the contest as Vipers pushed for a winner in front of their supporters, but URA remained organised defensively and held firm to secure a valuable point away from home.

𝗖𝗢𝗪𝗕𝗢𝗬 🤠 took charge in Kitende!

A commanding display at the back, a goal to earn us a valuable point, and a true Man of the Match performance from Ronald Otti against @VipersSC . 💪🟡🔵

Well in, Cowboy! 👏🔥#URAFC | #OneTeamOneDream | #StartimesUPL | #VIPURA pic.twitter.com/kZxMT7yuEv

— URA Football Club (@URAFC_Official) May 8, 2026

Despite dropping points, Vipers remain top of the table with 60 points from 27 matches, although the result leaves the championship battle still open with second-placed KCCA FC now five points behind.

URA, meanwhile, move to 26 points and sit 11th on the standings after a determined performance in Kitende.