Overview:
Frank Ssebuufu who scored in the 1-0 win in the reverse fixture is expected to lead the line for the 17-time champions with Mubiru, Patrick Kakande and Ibrahim Kasinde joining him in attack.
Saturday March 7, 2026
- Entebbe UPPC vs URA – Fisheries Ground, Bugonga 4pm
- Maroons vs Buhimba United Saints – Prisons Ground, Luzira 4pm
- Mbarara City vs Vipers – Rwamanja stadium, Kamwenge 4pm
- SC Villa vs Express – Fufa stadium, Kadiba 8pm
Traditional rivals SC Villa and Express renew hostilities at Fufa stadium, Kadiba on Saturday in a highly anticipated Kampala derby.
The Jogoos come into the game seeking to keep pace with the leading pack led by Vipers.
With a decision yet to be made on the abandoned match against Calvary pending, Villa are 4th on the log with 34 points and must beat the Red Eagles to improve their tally.
Express academy product Hassan Mubiru knows the importance of the clash as he faces his childhood side and says as Villa, they are focused on the game and want nothing but victory.
“It is a tough game against a local rival and one of the most prestigious teams in the country,” he said.
“As Villa players, we are focused on winning to keep in the race and we take each game as it comes,” he added.
The backline led by Barasa Mangoli will be eager to keep new Express arrival Kenneth Kimera at bay but it is the other end of the pitch where Villa need to be clinical.
Frank Ssebuufu who scored in the 1-0 win in the reverse fixture is expected to lead the line for the 17-time champions with Mubiru, Patrick Kakande and Ibrahim Kasinde joining him in attack.
Najib Yiga also returns from suspension after he missed the Calvary match due to accumulation of bookings.
Express will look to new boys Marvin Nyanzi, Kimera and left footed Asiimwe for inspiration.
In the other matches on Saturday, Vipers visit Mbarara City in Kamwenge, URA are away to Entebbe UPPC and Maroons host Buhimba in Luzira.