Najib Yiga celebrates one of his two goals against Buhimba United Saints at Kadiba | Credit: John Batanudde Credit: John Batanudde

Overview:

The massive victory puts SC Villa to 51 points, same as KCCA and Kitara. These three clubs are four points shy of leaders Vipers who host Entebbe UPPC on Sunday night during the Entebbe road derby.

2025/26 UPL (Match Day 25):

  • Sports Club Villa 4-0 Buhimba United Saints

Sports Club Villa earned their 15th victory of the season in the 2025/26 StarTimes Uganda Premier League with a comprehensive 4-0 home win over a hapless Buhimba United Saints at the FUFA Stadium in Kadiba on Saturday night.

Najib Yiga netted a brace with Patrick Jonah Kakande and Charles “Neymar” Lwanga adding a goal apiece.

On his 24th birth-day, Kakande opened the scoring business in the 2nd minute, thanks to a decently laid ball from Frank Ssebufu inside the goal area.

Yiga got his first on the night in the 22nd minute off another Ssebufu assist before the former was stretchered off with an injury eight minutes off the half hour mark with Lwanga taking his place.

Lwanga assisted Yiga for his second goal in the 59th minute, SC Villa’s third goal.

Najib Yiga and Charles Lwanga celebrate a goal | Credit: John Batanudde

The icing on the cake came in the final moments of the one-sided duel when Lwanga finished from close range.

The massive victory puts SC Villa to 51 points, same as KCCA and Kitara.

These three clubs are four points shy of leaders Vipers who host Entebbe UPPC on Sunday night during the Entebbe road derby.

Consequently, Buhimba United Saints suffered their 18 loss in 25 outings as they remain 15th on the 16-team log with 15 points.

SC Villa XI Vs Buhimba United Saints | Credit: John Batanudde Credit: John Batanudde

Team Line Up:

SC Villa XI: David Lukwago (G.K), Frank Mulimi, Simon Kato Ssemayange, Geofrey Lubangakene, Raymon Barasa, Aslam Semakula, Missi Diego Semugera (Captain),Frank Sebuufu, Patrick Jonah Kakande, Najib Yiga, Hassan Mubiru

Subs: Braddy Wokorach (G.K), Ibrahim Kasinde, Geoffrey Gagganga, Elvis Ngonde, Arnold Odong, Reagan Mpande, Andrew Otim, Ali Bayo, Andrew Okumu, Farouk Matovu, Charles Lwanga, Isaac Mpagi

Buhimba United Saints XI: Eliude Amanyire (G.K), Martin Philip Opolot (Captain), Eric Washington Nyonyintono, Derrick Byabacwezi, Emmanuel Mpuna Biseki, Anwaru Mustafa Ntege, Swadik Moro, John Bosco Sempijja, Musa Ssali, Derick Ochen

Subs: Ronald Mutebi (G.K), Erick Muber, Shafic Kiryowa, Charles Kyomuhendo, Gedeon Mpia Malongo, Simon Peter Otto

Buhimba United Saints XI Vs SC Villa | Credit: John Batanudde Credit: John Batanudde
SC Villa and Buhimba United Saints captains with match officials prior to kick off | Credit: John Batanudde

David Isabirye is a senior staff writer for Kawowo Sports where he covers most of the major events.

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