SC Villa last training at Kadiba Credit: SC VILLA

Overview:

Last season’s corresponding fixture at Wankulukuku ended in a 1-1 draw with both goals from penalties – Patrick Kakande for Villa and Brian Obedi for the Cops.

Friday, 24-10-2025

  • Kitara FC vs Mbarara City FC – The Royals Park, Butema, Hoima City 8pm, Live on Sanyuka Prime TV.
  • SC Villa vs Police FC – FUFA Stadium, Kadiba 8pm, Live on FUFA TV/Sanyuka TV.

After failing to earn a win in their first two matches, SC Villa seek first season victory when they host bogey side Police at Fufa stadium, Kadiba on Friday.

The Jogoos lost their opener 2-1 to rivals KCCA at Namboole before they were held by newcomers Entebbe UPPC in a 1-1 draw at Kadiba.

In what will be the first game for the 17-time champions since the league reverted to the traditional home and away format, Villa will have their fans in the stands backing their players.

Zeljko Kovacevic’s men, second from bottom with one point will rely on the forward line led by Frank Ssebuufu, Charles Lwanga, Hassan Mubiru and Najib Iga for goals.

In Police, they take on a side unbeaten so far in the division with two draws and one win which puts them on five points in 5th position.

SC Villa striker Charles Bbaale had a good season for the Jogoo | Credit: John Batanudde

Former SC Villa forwards Charles Bbale and Umar Kasumba will lead the hunt for goals for the 2005 premier league champions.

Last season’s corresponding fixture at Wankulukuku ended in a 1-1 draw with both goals from penalties – Patrick Kakande for Villa and Brian Obedi for the Cops.

Key stats

  • There have only been two SC Villa wins in the last 10 meetings [D8]  
  • SC Villa are winless at home in their last five matches – 3-1 vs. Mbale Heroes in April [L1, D3]
  • Police have registered one victory in the last five away league matches [D2, L2]

In the early match on the day, Kitara host Mbarara City in the western derby

Saturday, 25-10-2025

  • Entebbe UPPC FC vs NEC FC – Bugonga Fisheries Ground, Entebbe 8pm
  • Vipers SC vs UPDF FC – St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende (Postponed)

Senior Staff writer at Kawowo Sports mainly covering football

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