Vipers SC have parted methods with head coach Denis Lavagne by mutual consent, ending the Frenchman’s four-month tenure on the Uganda Premier League champions.
The membership confirmed the event in a press release on Saturday, October 24, 2026, saying that the separation took quick impact.
Vipers thanked Lavagne for his companies and wished him properly in his future profession, however didn’t disclose additional particulars in regards to the resolution or identify a successor.
Appointed on June 30, 2026, on a two-year contract, Lavagne was tasked with defending Vipers’ home title and guiding the membership to success in continental competitors.
His home document stood at three wins, two attracts and one defeat in six league matches, yielding 11 factors from a potential 18. Vipers scored 13 objectives and conceded twice throughout that run.
The Venoms recorded convincing victories over Ntugasaze FC (3-0), Blacks Energy FC (4-0) and Kataka FC (5-0). Their solely league defeat got here towards Entebbe UPPC, whereas attracts towards Maroons FC and Police FC noticed them drop 4 further factors.
On the continental stage, Lavagne did not information Vipers past the preliminary spherical of the CAF Champions League. The Ugandan champions drew 1-1 with Mauritanian facet FC Nouadhibou at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende, earlier than a goalless draw within the return leg noticed them eradicated on the away-goals rule.
Vipers additionally fell brief on the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup in Rwanda, recording wins over Garde Republicaine FC and Gor Mahia earlier than dropping 2-1 to APR FC of their ultimate group match.
Lavagne arrived at Kitende with a longtime teaching pedigree, having gained 4 Cameroonian league titles with Coton Sport and guided the membership to the 2008 CAF Champions League ultimate.
His departure leaves Vipers looking for a brand new head coach as they pursue their home ambitions and search to strengthen their standing in African soccer.
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