The MTN Omondi Stadium in Lugogo will host one of Ugandan football’s most heated rivalries tonight as KCCA takes on SC Villa in a highly anticipated Uganda Premier League showdown.
KCCA, currently third on the league table with 22 points, will be eager to close the gap on league leaders NEC (27 points) and second-placed Vipers (25 points). A win would bring KCCA within striking distance of the summit as the season progresses.
Meanwhile, SC Villa finds itself in a must-win scenario. Sitting ninth with 16 points, the defending champions need victory not only to bolster their title defense aspirations but also to remain competitive in the top half of the league.
Key players to watch
KCCA could see the return of striker Derrick Nsibambi, who missed their last outing against Wakiso Giants. The spotlight will also be on Angolan forward Ettiene Katenga, midfield dynamo Shafik Nana Kwikiriza, and former SC Villa captain Gavin Kizito, who will have a point to prove against his old club.
SC Villa will look to last season’s MVP Patrick Kakande for inspiration. The visitors will also rely on the pace and precision of forwards Charles Lwanga—himself a former KCCA player—and Hakim Kiwanuka.
A clash of giants
The rivalry between these two clubs is steeped in history, with a combined 30 league titles between them. SC Villa, with 17 titles to their name, will aim to reclaim some of their past glory, while KCCA, boasting 13 league wins, seeks to solidify their position among the league’s elite.
What’s at stake
For KCCA, this game presents a golden opportunity to close the gap on NEC and Vipers, especially with Vipers set to face relegation-threatened Mbale Heroes earlier in the day.
On the other hand, SC Villa must win to keep their season alive and maintain hopes of retaining their championship title.
With the match scheduled for 7:00 PM, fans can expect an electrifying atmosphere under the lights at Lugogo. This is not just another league fixture—it’s a battle of pride, history, and ambition.
Elsewhere, Vipers face Mbale Heroes at 4:00 PM, looking to reclaim top spot despite potential absences of their coaching staff due to ongoing training commitments.
