Vipers SC Uganda: 2026/27 squad, results, coach and salary facts
Vipers SC were fifth in the UPL table captured on 20 October 2026, with 10 points from five matches; the club’s July roster announcement names Denis Lavagne as head coach.
If you’re looking up Vipers SC Uganda, separate what is confirmed from what is only reported or out of date. In the Uganda Premier League table checked on 20 October 2026, Vipers stood fifth with 10 points from five matches: three wins, one draw and one loss, with 13 goals scored and two conceded. That is a strong early-season goal difference, but it is not a final position or a prediction. The official UPL table is the live reference; this page records the research snapshot and the club facts that can be verified.
Vipers are the defending 2025/26 league champions and have a new 2026/27 campaign under French coach Denis Lavagne. A notable change for anyone searching for the familiar Vipers attacking names: Allan Okello is not a current Vipers player. Reports in February 2026 said he completed a move to Young Africans SC in Tanzania. Do not copy an old Vipers lineup or salary claim into a current squad article. For current league context, see UPL standings and today’s fixtures.
Vipers SC at a glance
| Item | Verified snapshot |
|---|---|
| Competition | StarTimes Uganda Premier League |
| 2025/26 league result | Champions; 67 points from 30 matches in the captured final table |
| 2026/27 table position | 5th on 20 October 2026 |
| 2026/27 record in captured table | 5 played, 3 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss |
| Goals in the captured table | 13 for, 2 against, +11 goal difference |
| Head coach | Denis Lavagne; the club announced a new chapter under his leadership in July 2026 |
| Next listed UPL match in the captured fixture page | Vipers SC vs Police FC, 23 October 2026, 8:00 pm; recheck before kickoff |
| Public first-team salary list | Not located in the researched official and reputable sources |
What the current table says—and what it does not
Vipers’ five-match row had one of the strongest goal differences in the league snapshot. Thirteen goals scored and two conceded produce +11. That tells you what happened in the recorded sample; it does not establish a permanent tactical identity, confirm a particular formation, or guarantee the next result. The page did not provide enough match-level event data to responsibly attribute those totals to a specific pressing style or shape.
Vipers had played fewer matches than several clubs above them. That makes raw points an incomplete comparison. Ten points from five matches is two points per game, while the clubs’ league positions depend on the official ordering at the date of the check. A pending match can be rescheduled, and a team must still earn the points on the pitch. Do not add hypothetical points for a “game in hand.”
The 2025/26 campaign is a separate record. The final table captured by the research lists Vipers first with 67 points after 30 matches. That title is established history; it should not be blended with the live 2026/27 row. If you are writing a form update, label both seasons and quote the check date. The official table keeps those time frames apart.
Coach and squad: use the dated roster, not an old lineup
Vipers’ own July 2026 announcement describes the beginning of the Denis Lavagne era and names a 24-man squad selected for the CECAFA Kagame Cup. That is a useful official snapshot of players available for that regional tournament. It is not automatically the complete league registration list, nor a guarantee that every player remains fit, eligible or available for a later UPL fixture. Check the club’s latest matchday squad and the competition’s registration information when you need a lineup for today.
The club’s tournament announcement identified new arrivals Farouk Miya, Cesar Manzoki, Joel Sserunjogi, Nicholas Mwere and Loyce Mbaba among the players traveling. It named goalkeepers Loyce Mbaba, Denis Kiggundu and Jack Komakech; defenders Hilary Mukundane, Rogers Torach, Kevin Bady Dasylva, Patrick Mbowa, Derrick Ndahiro and Nicholas Mwere; midfielders Joel Sserunjogi, Karim Watambala, Amour Munogera, Farouk Miya, Usama Arafat and Odili Chukwuma; and forwards Yunus Sentamu, Cesar Manzoki, Glodi Beyuku Munsi, Milton Karisa, Annest Ankunda and Isaac Ogwang. The announcement also said midfielders Enock Ssebaggala and Enock Luyima stayed in Kampala for rehabilitation at that time.
Treat those names as a July tournament roster, not as a definitive October starting XI. A player may have changed clubs, recovered from injury, been omitted for competition-registration reasons, or not been selected for a particular match. The coach’s selection for the fixture is the right source for a lineup. A squad page supports a roster check; it cannot establish who will start, a player’s minutes, or a tactical role in a later match.
Allan Okello: former Vipers player, not a current squad entry
Search results for Vipers frequently surface Allan Okello because he was a prominent player at the club and figured in reports about a transfer in January 2026. New Vision’s 10 January article described discussions with Young Africans and cited an estimated transfer value of about US$300,000 if the move was finalized. That number is a reported transfer valuation, not his monthly salary. Pulse Sports later reported on 12 February that Okello completed the move to Young Africans. This chronology matters: an early transfer article described negotiations; the later report described a completed transfer.
Do not use the transfer value as a wage estimate, and do not include Okello in a current Vipers lineup because an older page or search snippet still associates him with Kitende. For a current squad, check Vipers’ current club notices and the official UPL matchday list. If a later transfer or registration update changes his club again, cite that dated confirmation rather than guessing from a social post.
Vipers SC salary per month: what can be verified
The sources reviewed for this guide did not publish a verified Vipers first-team payroll or a salary list for individual players. That means questions such as “How much does Allan Okello earn at Vipers?” cannot be answered with a confirmed current figure from the evidence available here. The same applies to weekly salary tiers for the rest of the squad.
A transfer fee, sign-on amount, sponsorship value, or a salary reported for a player at a later club is not the same as the wage paid by Vipers. A reliable estimate would need a named player, the club and contract period, a credible source that explicitly reports salary, and clarity about whether the amount is gross, net, monthly, annual or inclusive of bonuses. Without that, a table of exact UGX figures would create false precision.
| Salary question | What the research supports |
|---|---|
| Vipers players’ monthly wages | No official public pay schedule located |
| Allan Okello’s current Vipers salary | Not applicable as a current squad claim; later reporting says he moved to Young Africans |
| Reported Okello transfer value | New Vision reported a proposed value around US$300,000 in January 2026; it was not a wage |
| Weekly salary conversion | Not responsible without a verified underlying contract amount |
| Club-wide wage tiers | No public, auditable roster payroll found |
This is not a claim that players earn nothing or that no salary differences exist. It is a limit on what can be responsibly published from public evidence. If a player or club later provides a signed contract, official disclosure or attributable interview, quote that source with its date and explain the period and currency.
Vipers vs Police FC and the next match
The official fixture page listed Vipers SC vs Police FC for 23 October 2026 at 8:00 pm in the captured schedule. It is a future fixture relative to the 20 October check, so it has no result in that snapshot. The fixture listing does not provide a complete head-to-head archive in the captured rows. To report a historical Vipers–Police record, count only matches from a defined competition and season range, then verify scores from match reports or official archives.
A useful preview starts by checking the match status, venue, recent completed results and confirmed squads. Do not infer Police’s form from a different season or from a cup meeting. Do not describe a tactical matchup as fact unless a recent match report, lineup or statistical record supports it. If the official page still lists the kickoff but not the venue, wait for the event page or a dated club announcement before telling fans where to go.
For a source-led comparison, use the same window for both clubs: league matches only, same season, and a clear cutoff date. Record wins, draws, losses, goals for and against. A result from the Uganda Cup should remain separate from a UPL fixture unless you explicitly say the sample combines competitions.
How to follow Vipers without stale information
- Check the official Vipers website for current club announcements and squad news.
- Check the UPL table for current league position, matches played and goal difference.
- Check the UPL fixtures page for a rescheduled kickoff, event status and available venue information.
- Open the latest matchday squad rather than reusing a CECAFA or prior-season list.
- Treat salary figures as unverified unless the source explicitly reports wages and identifies the period and currency.
- Keep the Uganda Cup, UPL and CAF competitions in separate result tables.
Frequently asked questions
Who are the Vipers SC players?
The Vipers club published a 24-player squad for the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup, including Denis Kiggundu, Hilary Mukundane, Karim Watambala, Farouk Miya, Yunus Sentamu and Cesar Manzoki. That list is a dated tournament squad, not a guarantee of the current league registration or next starting lineup. Check the club’s latest notice for changes.
What is Vipers SC’s position in the Uganda Premier League?
Vipers were fifth in the official table captured on 20 October 2026, with 10 points from five matches. Recheck the live table before relying on this position.
Is Allan Okello still a Vipers SC player?
The research found a February 2026 report that he completed a move from Vipers to Young Africans SC. Do not present him as part of the current Vipers squad without a newer, reliable transfer or registration source.
How much do Vipers players earn per month?
No verified public monthly salary schedule for Vipers players was found in the reviewed sources. Transfer fees and wages are different figures, so avoid repeating a transfer valuation as a salary.
Who is Vipers SC’s coach?
Vipers’ official July 2026 squad announcement identifies Denis Lavagne as head coach. Check the club’s official site for later changes.
When do Vipers play Police FC?
The official fixture listing captured for this guide showed Vipers SC vs Police FC on 23 October 2026 at 8:00 pm. Confirm the date, venue and status on the UPL fixture page before matchday.
Sources and evidence
- Vipers SC: 24-man CECAFA squad and Denis Lavagne announcement — club-published tournament squad and coaching context, July 2026.
- Vipers SC official website — club announcements and current team news.
- Uganda Premier League official table — current league position and recorded results.
- Uganda Premier League official fixtures — upcoming UPL event listing.
- New Vision: Vipers and Yanga discuss Allan Okello transfer — January 2026 report; the proposed transfer estimate is not a salary.
- Pulse Sports: Okello completes move to Young Africans — February 2026 transfer report.
Salary, lineup and matchday availability are not publicly verified by the sources cited here. The standings and fixture details are a 20 October 2026 snapshot; use the official pages for updates.