Striker Farouk Miya stated he was delighted to mark his return to Vipers with a brace because the Ugandan champions defeated Djibouti’s Garde Républicaine FC 3-0 of their opening match of the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup on Friday.
The Uganda worldwide not too long ago signed a two-year contract to rejoin the Venoms after spending a decade enjoying skilled soccer in Europe and different overseas leagues.
His return couldn’t have gone higher, as he delivered a man-of-the-match efficiency to encourage Vipers to a cushty victory in Kigali.
“I’m very blissful to attain two objectives on my aggressive return to Vipers. It’s a particular second for me as a result of this membership means lots to me,” Miya instructed journalists throughout a post-match interview.
The 28-year-old described the event as a dream begin to his second spell on the membership.
“Coming again to Vipers and scoring two objectives in my first aggressive match is one thing I dreamed about. I thank God for this second and for giving me the chance to assist the group.”
Miya was fast to credit score his teammates for the spectacular end result.
“A very powerful factor is that the group gained. Everybody labored onerous and adopted the coach’s plan. I’m grateful to my teammates as a result of soccer is a group sport and so they helped me carry out nicely,” he stated.
Regardless of his spectacular begin, the previous Cranes captain urged his teammates to stay centered and proceed working onerous.
“That is solely the start. We have now began nicely, however we should keep centered and proceed enhancing. We wish to make our supporters proud and signify Vipers and Uganda nicely.”
Miya’s explosive return has already raised expectations as Vipers chase CECAFA Kagame Cup glory in Kigali. The Ugandan champions return to motion on Monday after they face Gor Mahia at Kigali Pele Stadium.
