Vipers SC’s summer rebuild continues with the addition of a young NPFL centre back who has already spent time at two of Nigeria’s top flight clubs.
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Ugandan Premier League champions Vipers SC have completed the signing of Nigerian defender Princewill Tarabina from Plateau United.
Tarabina joins the Venoms on a two-year contract after a productive season with the Peace Boys, contributing two goals and two assists in 20 league appearances last term. He previously spent four years at fellow NPFL side Bayelsa United before his move to Plateau United, and becomes Vipers SC’s seventh signing of the summer as the Ugandan champions continue building their squad for the new campaign.
“He Will Continue To Progress”
Vipers SC head coach Denis Lavagne welcomed the 23 year old’s arrival, telling the club’s official website that Tarabina would benefit from training alongside the club’s experienced centre backs, Hilary Mukundane, Kevin Dayslva and Nicholas Mwere, and that the environment would help him continue developing as a player.
A Fresh Start In Uganda
Tarabina said he was delighted to join the Vipers SC family and eager to meet his new teammates, staff and supporters. He acknowledged the scale of the challenge ahead, noting that Vipers are the reigning league champions with a title to defend, and said he was looking forward to working under Lavagne, having followed the progress other young players have made under his coaching.
📌 Did You Know?
- Vipers SC are the reigning Uganda Premier League champions, meaning Tarabina joins a squad with a title to defend this season.
- Tarabina’s move continues a growing transfer pathway between the NPFL and East African top-flight clubs, particularly in Uganda.
- He spent four years developing at Bayelsa United before his move to Plateau United, giving him experience across two different NPFL club environments.
- Vipers SC’s seven signings this summer reflect one of the more active rebuilding projects in Ugandan football this transfer window.
- Plateau United, Tarabina’s former club, are one of Nigeria’s more competitive NPFL sides and have a track record of producing players who move on to bigger opportunities.
