The stage is set, the stakes are high, and Ugandan football is ready to roar! Vipers SC and NEC FC have learned their fate in the 2024/25 TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and confederations cup preliminary draws respectively, and both are gearing up for battles that could light up the continent. Vipers will lock horns with Namibia’s African Stars, while NEC FC dive into their maiden continental voyage against Nairobi United of Kenya.
For Vipers, it’s more than just another tie, it’s the first step in a campaign they hope will cement their status as one of Africa’s rising giants. The Kitende-based side will face African Stars between September 19 and 21, with the winner advancing to a blockbuster second-round clash against either Zambia’s Power Dynamos or Ivorian powerhouse Asec Mimosas. For coach and players alike, this is no warm-up, it’s a mission.
NEC FC, meanwhile, are writing history with every stride they take. This is their first CAF Confederations cup appearance, and they face a Nairobi United side eager to spoil their party. But the Lugogo club has been buzzing with confidence, determined to announce their arrival on Africa’s biggest club stage with a fearless performance. Home or away in the first leg, NEC know this is their moment to dream, and deliver.
The draw has set Ugandan football fans on fire. Vipers bring experience, having navigated CAF’s rough waters before, while NEC bring unfiltered hunger and the element of surprise. Both will need grit, skill, and composure to conquer the pressure cooker that is African club football. And with the eyes of the nation upon them, every goal could spark nationwide celebrations.
The first-leg ties are pencilled in for September 19–21, with the decisive second legs the following week. For Vipers SC, the hunt for continental glory begins now. For NEC FC, the dream takes its first breath. Uganda, get ready, the roar is about to echo across Africa!
