Usama Arafat excited to join Vipers SC and embrace new challenges

Vipers SC’s latest signing, Usama Arafat Kizza, has shared his excitement after officially joining the seven-time Uganda Premier League champions. The midfielder has signed a three-year contract at Kitende.

“I’m really excited to be joining Vipers SC, one of the top clubs in Uganda. To me, signing for Vipers SC means joining a big football family with ambition and a winning mentality,” Usama said.

𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗱 ✍️ 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗱 ✉️ 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 📬

We’re thrilled to 𝙤𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 welcome you to Vipers SC, 𝙐𝙨𝙖𝙢𝙖 𝘼𝙧𝙖𝙛𝙖𝙩! 🔴😉#VenomsUpdates || #OneTeamOneDream || pic.twitter.com/ML9SYAUKRM

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He added: “It’s an opportunity to challenge myself at the highest level in Uganda, compete for trophies, and represent the club in continental football. It also means growth for me as a player, gaining more exposure, and contributing to the legacy of a team that has achieved a lot.”

Eyes to make positive impact

“I’m eager to get started, train hard, and make a positive impact for Vipers SC. The support of the fans, the club’s management, and my teammates will be crucial in making this a successful tenure,” he concluded.

Usama joins the Venoms as a free agent after his contract with KCCA FC expired. He is among several new recruits strengthening the Vipers squad ahead of the upcoming season, including Robin Kane Hney, Odili Chukwuma, Mark Yallah, Kevin Dasylva Bady, Taddeo Lwanga, Ashraf Mandela, and Enock Ssebaggala.

Vipers SC are currently preparing for their CAF Champions League preliminary round first-leg match against Namibian side African Stars on Friday, 19th September, in Cape Town.