Uganda Premier League (Match Day 27)
- SC Villa 0-0 Ndejje University
- Kirinya-Jinja S.S 2-0 Paidha Black Angels
Two relegation threatened clubs SC Villa and Paidha Black Angels failed to find a break through with a goal-less draw on match day 27 of the Uganda Premier League at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole on Tuesday.
The visitors suffered an early set back in the 18th minute when Steven Ategeka limped out and Samuel Matovu was introduced.
The Jogoos had the first threat when striker Charles Lwanga hit the upper right post off a cut back from Pius Wangi on the left after 23 minutes.
With eight minutes left on the clock, SC Villa defender Moses Kiggundu got cautioned by the referee William Oloya for blocking striker Anwar Ntege after fancy footwork from the forward.
There was a key talking point as the Jogoos were denied what seemed a clear penalty when Hamimu Ssemakula had his hand elevated before a goal bound shot hit it during the closing stages of the first half.
The referee Oloya turned down the incident, waving play on.
As the team returned to the dressing rooms, SC Villa head coach Douglas Bamweyana attacked the referees and was only pulled away by his assistant Simon Mugerwa and captain Habibu Kavuma.
Ten minutes into the second half, SC Villa called for a double change.
Sharp striker Bashir Mutanda replaced Emmanuel Kalyowa and Ronald Magwali paved way for Joseph Ssemujju.
Ndejje University’s second change arrived 19 minutes to full time.
Isaac Kisujju was introduced for the tired legs of Samuel Matovu.
The game intensity increased with the final quarter of an hour left.
SC Villa introduced midfielder Ambrose Kirya for forward Lwanga after 76 minutes.
Ssemujju and Akena got cautioned in the tense final ten minutes of the game.
The visiting goalkeeper Derrick Emukule saved with header after Akena’s poor clearance and blocked another cut back from the right to take home the man of the match prize.
After the stalemate, both clubs remain in their respective positions.
SC Villa is 14th with 28 points, Ndejje University remains 13th with 25 points.
Team Line Ups:
SC Villa XI: Said Keni (G.K), Habib Kavuma, Derrick Ndahiro, Moses Kiggundu, Shafik Bakaki, Emma Kalyowa, Sulaiman Majanjalo, David Owori, Ronald Magwali, Pius Wangi, Charles Lwanga
Subs: Yusuf Wasswa (G.K), Albert Mugisa, Ambrose Kirya, Joseph Semujju, Asuman Harishe, Ashraf Mandela, Bashir Mutanda
Ndejje University XI: Derrick Emukule (GK), George Akena, Hamim Ssemakula, Edward Kabona (C), Steven Akena, Paul Dumba, Emmanuel Wasswa, Simon Ngore, Steven Ategeka, Noel Nassasira, Anwar Ntege
Subs: Jean B Wokorach, Isaac Kisujju, Bernard Katetemera, Samuel Matovu,Richardson Asaba, Deboss Kalama, Ronald Sekubomba
