SC Villa's Frank Ssebufu celebrate his goal against Vipers in 1-1 draw at Kitende Credit: John Batanudde
Usama Arafa and Frank Ssebuufu each struck as Vipers SC and SC Villa played to a dramatic 1-1 draw in a rescheduled Uganda Premier League encounter at St. Mary’s Kitende on Saturday.
The match, which carried historical rivalry and form into the mix, drew a mammoth crowd to Kitende. Both sides started aggressively, immediately seeking an early opener.
An early chance fell to Hassan Mubiru in the fourth minute, but he chose to pass instead of shoot, allowing the ball to be quickly intercepted.
Just three minutes later, SC Villa goalkeeper David Lukwago was forced into a fine save to deny Karim Watambala from close range.
Seven minutes into the second half, Yunus Sentamu was presented with a clear chance from a fine delivery into the area, but his resulting header was planted over the bar.
SC Villa’s Frank Ssebufu celebrates his goal against Vipers in 1-1 draw at Kitende Credit: John BatanuddeArafat Usama Credit: John Batanudde
The deadlock was finally broken in the 67th minute when Ssebuufu scored with a fine header, finishing a delivery from Kato Ssemayange.
However, SC Villa’s lead was short-lived. Five minutes later, Usama levelled the matters, tapping in from close range after receiving a brilliant pass from Allan Okello.
With the point earned away from home, SC Villa lie second on the log with 17 points. Vipers, meanwhile, Vipers sit fourth with 13 points, notably holding three games in hand.
Match officials for Vipers vs. SC Villa Credit: John BatanuddeVipers XI that started against SC Villa Credit: John BatanuddeSC Villa XI that started against Vipers Credit: John BatanuddeVipers captains Allan Okello and SC Villa skipper David Owori pose for a photo with match officials Credit: John BatanuddeSC Villa fans Credit: John BatanuddeOmar Mandela aand SC Villa fans Credit: John BatanuddeTadeo Lwanga and Patrick Kakande Credit: John BatanuddeFrank Ssebufu Credit: John BatanuddeSimon Ssemayange Credit: John BatanuddePatrick Kakande pleadswith referee Shamirah Nabadda Credit: John BatanuddeShamirah Nabadda Credit: John BatanuddeSimon Ssemayange and DaSylva Credit: John BatanuddeRaymond Barasa and Yunus Ssentamu Credit: John BatanuddePatrick Kakande Credit: John BatanuddeShamirah Nabadda Credit: John BatanuddeSC Villa’s David Owori battles Vipers Enock Luyima in the 2025-26 League game at Kitende the game end Credit: John BatanuddeAAllan Okello Credit: John BatanuddeSC Villa’s Frank Ssebufu celebrate his goal against Vipers in 1-1 draw at Kitende Credit: John BatanuddeShamirah Nabadda Credit: John BatanuddeArafat Usama Credit: John BatanuddeAllan Okello Credit: John BatanuddeArafat Usama Credit: John BatanuddeSC Villa’s Patrick Kakande (R) takes on Vipers Rogers Torach in a 2025-26 League game at Kitende Credit: John BatanuddeSC Villa’s Frank Ssebufu celebrates his goal against Vipers in 1-1 draw at Kitende Credit: John BatanuddeVipers Karim Watambala takes on SC Villa’s Ibrahim Kasinde in the 2025-26 league game Credit: John BatanuddeVipers player Usama Arafat against SC Villa at Kitende Credit: John Batanudde
