Sports Club Villa attained their fifth victory of the 2021-2022 Uganda Premier League with a slim 1-0 home win over Gaddafi at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru on Wednesday evening.
Super substitute Benson Muhindo scored the solitary goal on a sunny afternoon before a section of passionate fans.
The forward who had moments earlier replaced Nicholas Kabonge headed home past goalkeeper Ronald Mutebi off an inviting corner kick by Davis Ssekajja in the 66th minute.
An ariel battle between SC Villa and Gaddafi FC during the match played. Photo credit/ John Batanudde
Umar Lutalo was named the pilsner player of the match, earning Shs. 100,000 and a plaque.
The Jogos are now 11th on the 16 team log with 22 points from 21 matches.
Gaddafi consequently suffered their 7th defeat of the season as they remain 8th on 26 points.
Team Line Ups:
Sports Club Villa XI: Martin Ssenkooto (G.K), Fred Agandu, Fred Gift, Kenneth Ssemakula, Gavin Kizito Mugweri, Ibrahim Sadam Juma (Captain), Sadam Masereka, Davis Ssekajja, Umar Lutalo, Nicholas Kabonge, Isaac Ogwang
Subs: Joseph Yiga (G.K), Shafiki Bakaki, Benson Muhindo, Iddi Abdulwahdi, Travis Mutyaba, Goffin Oyirwoth, Ali Bayo
Head coach: Petros Koukouras
Gaddafi FC starting lineup against SC Villa. Photo credit/ John Batanudde
Gaddafi XI: Ronald Mutebi (G.K), Jamaldine Buchochera, Paul Musamali, Bakali Magumba, Isaac Isinde (Captain), Franco Onen, Richard Basangwa, Yunus Sibira, Sheif Batte, Alex Kitata, Amos Kirya
Subs: Paul Mujampwani (G.K), Nazil Sserwadda, Waiswa, Charles Ssebutinde, Steven Mugunchi, Godwin Kawaga, Brian Kalumba
Head coach: Peter Onen
Assistant coach: Hassan Zungu
Luweero United’s Allan Tebusweke (L) in action against Maroons’ forward Solomon Walusimbi (R). Maroons visit Kyetume as Luweero United shall be away to Kitara in Masindi. Photo crdit/ David Isabirye
The 2021-2022 FUFA Big League returns with five matches on the menu during matchday 17 at different venues across the country.
There will be matches in Kampala, Mukono, Mbarara, Masindi and the far East in Tororo.
Only one club of the 11 in the competition, Blacks Power will not be in action.
Second-placed Maroons will take on third on the log Kyetume in a battle that will be held at the Nakisunga Ssaza playground in Mukono.
Maroons will bank on star forwards Solomon Walusimbi and Fred Amaku for the much-desired inspiration.
On the other hand, Kyetume will rely on their January signing Sharif Ssaka, Baker Buyala as well as the Ezra duo of Kaye Kizito and Bidda.
Elsewhere, Malaba Youth Development Association (MYDA) shall be home to Kataka at the King George IV memorial stadium in Tororo.
Kataka is fresh from that 6-1 drubbing of visiting Kitara in Mbale whilst MYDA lost their immediate past game 2-1 away to Proline in Kampala city.
Raymond Derrick Onyai, Emmanuel “Messi” Mukisa, Nasur Nandala and Francis Odongo are some of the key players on the Kataka team while veteran forward Geofrey Sserunkuma will cause the threat for the visitors.
In the heart of the capital city, Kampala; Proline will be home to Calvary at the MTN Omondi Stadium – Lugogo.
Two wounded sides Kitara shall play Luweero United at the Masindi Municipal Stadium.
Kitara fell miserably 6-1 away to Kataka in Mbale city and Luweero lost 3-1 to Maroons in Luzira.
Bottom placed Nyamityobora will host Ndejje University at the Kakyeka Stadium, Mbarara city in a battle of survival to avoid the drop zone.
The top three clubs at the end of the season will be promoted to the Uganda Premier League.
The bottom three clubs shall be relegated to the respective regional leagues.
FUFA Big League 2021-2022 (Match Day 17 Fixtures):
Thursday, 17th March 2022
Kyetume Vs Maroons – Nakisunga Ssaza playground, Mukono
MYDA Vs Kataka – King George IV Memorial Stadium, Tororo
Proline Vs Calvary – MTN Omondi Stadium – Lugogo, Kampala
Kitara Vs Luweero United – Masindi Municipal Stadium, Masindi
Nyamityobora Vs Ndejje University – Kakyeka Stadium, Mbarara
All matches kick-off at 4 PM
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