Kisoro district has written a fresh page in its football history after Volcanoes Football Club was officially crowned champions of the Western Regional League following a commanding 5-0 victory over Kihihi Young Boys FC in their final match of the season.
The Mutolere-based side sealed the title dominantly at a fully charged atmosphere, finishing the campaign unbeaten with 52 points and a staggering goal difference of 45, cementing their status as one of the most formidable teams in regional league football this season.
Led by a sensational hat trick from captain Alex Mandela, SC Volcanoes delivered a football masterclass that left supporters celebrating what many described as the return of football glory to Kisoro.
The breakthrough came in the 12th minute when Mandela connected perfectly from a Davis Muheirwe set piece before calmly firing home the opener to give Volcanoes a 1-0 lead.
Despite attempts by Kihihi Young Boys to regain control through patient build-up play, the champions continued to dominate possession and attack relentlessly from all corners of the pitch, earning multiple set pieces and stretching the opposition defence.
In the 24th minute, Muheirwe doubled the advantage with a clinical finish to make it 2-0 before Volcanoes tightened their grip on the contest.
Kihihi Young Boys attempted to respond through counterattacks and midfield movements, but Volcanoes’ disciplined defensive line remained compact and composed throughout the first half.
Mandela struck again in the 39th minute, capitalising on another attacking move to extend the lead to 3-0 before completing his hat trick moments later to send the home crowd into wild celebrations as the first half ended 4-0.
After the break, SC Volcanoes slightly reduced the tempo, allowing Kihihi Young Boys more possession and attacking opportunities.
The visitors created several threatening movements through their shirt number 25 and number 10, earning multiple corners, but failed to break through the solid Volcanoes backline.
Volcanoes, however, remained dangerous on transitions, with Babuji leading several attacking runs despite improved resistance from Kihihi.
The final blow arrived in the 89th minute when Julius Lukyamuzi netted the fifth goal, adding to his impressive tally of 18 goals this season and sealing an emphatic 5-0 victory for the newly crowned champions.
Kihihi Young Boys continued pressing in the closing moments, but their late attacks failed to alter the scoreline as the final whistle confirmed SC Volcanoes as the official Western Regional League champions.
Speaking after the match, head coach Patrick Ochan declared that the club’s focus has now shifted entirely toward the upcoming FUFA Big League, saying that they are waiting for FUFA to announce and confirm the playoff dates, adding that as a team, they are well prepared.
Ochan also revealed that despite their dominant season, the technical bench will now focus on improving attacking efficiency and tactical organisation ahead of the playoffs, where Volcanoes are expected to face Booma from Kitara Regional League, who were also crowned as the champions.
Additional report by Derrick Akampurira
