Former Gor Mahia head coach Roberto ‘Robertinho’ Oliveira has led Ugandan side, Vipers SC to the Ugandan Premier League (UPL) title. Robertinho joined the club at the start of the season and wrapped up the title weeks ago. The Venoms lifted the league title on Saturday after amassing 74 points, 18 more than second-placed KCCA FC who lost their last two league matches.The title is Vipers’ fifth in their history. In the 30 games played this season, the Venoms have lost two and registered five draws with the other 23 games ending in wins in what was a spectacular season for the club. They ended the season with a storm on Saturday, pumping five goals past a sorry Police side and ruining what was Tonny Mawejje’s farewell game. The Uganda Cranes great has decided to retire from football after 18 active years in the game.WE ARE CHAMPIONS pic.twitter.com/pGw4nMNsiz— Muwanga Kenneth Kelv (@kmuwanga13) May 22, 2022 The midfielder was given a standing ovation in the 6th minute to thank him for his service to Ugandan football.The Legend @Tonny_Mawejje6 got a standing ovation in the 6th minute in what was his last game as an active player.We thank everyone who was inside St Mary’s Stadium for the awesome gesture 👏All the best in your retirement, Mawejje 🙌#VenomsUpdates | #OneTeamOneDream pic.twitter.com/Y9MgBMw7rL— 𝐔𝐏𝐋 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍𝟓 (@VipersSC) May 22, 2022 Former Gor Mahia striker Dan Sserenkuma was also on the winning side as he is currently in the books of Vipers SC. Vipers automatically qualify for the CAF Champions League for next season.Congolese defender Cesar Manzoki thanked the fans for the support that they accorded the team throughout the season.“Thank you all our fans for the support this season, we are grateful for the love and resilience. Thanks for the good encouragement, 18 goals for you all, the Venoms family,” he said. Oduor retained by Barnsley despite relegation
