Vipers Sports Club president Lawrence Mulindwa has raised the stakes in the title race, promising a massive Shs300 million bonus if his team successfully defends the Uganda Premier League crown this season.
The pledge adds to an already generous reward system. Just last week, the squad received Shs50 million for finishing top at the end of the first round. If they go on to win the league again, the total payout will far exceed the Shs200 million Mulindwa awarded them after last season’s triumph.
In that campaign, Vipers clinched the title with 69 points, narrowly beating NEC FC by two points. They went on to complete a domestic double, defeating KCCA FC 2–0 in the Uganda Cup final.
Mulindwa’s latest promise stands in sharp contrast to the official league prize, with FUFA awarding just Shs60 million to the champions.
On the pitch, the Venoms remain firmly on course. They collected 36 points from 14 first-round matches, despite an unusual situation that left them one game short. Their postponed fixture against Kitara FC was never played, but later sparked controversy when FUFA awarded Kitara the points.
Even so, Vipers have maintained their dominance. After 21 matches, they sit top of the table with 50 points, holding a four-point lead over Kitara and staying ahead of KCCA, who trail in third place.
With the title race heating up, Mulindwa’s cash incentive has added extra motivation as Vipers push to retain their crown.
