The Jogoos Return to Wankulukuku
SC Villa welcome Kitara FC this Saturday, 29 August 2026, as the Jogoos return to Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku, for their opening home fixture of the new season.
The Jogoos return to the historic venue for the first time since the 2024/25 season and will be determined to mark their homecoming with a positive result as they begin their campaign.
Team Form
SC Villa head into the fixture in encouraging form, having won four of their last five matches and suffered just one defeat during that run.
Kitara FC, meanwhile, have recorded one victory, two draws and one defeat in their last four outings.
With both sides looking to make a strong start, Saturday’s encounter promises to be a competitive contest.
Team News
The Jogoos will be without three players through injury.
Aslam Semakula and Najib Yiga will miss the game with ankle injuries, while new signing Isaac Gumperom is sidelined with a hip injury.
However, several of the club’s new faces will be hoping to make their competitive debuts and play their part in getting the season off to a winning start.
Head Coach — Željko Kovacevic
“It’s a good pitch here and it will be a good surface for our style of play. Due to the injuries, I will have to play others, but we will be sure to fight for the three points.”
Captain — Arnold Odong
“We’ve had a good pre-season and we have some new faces on board. We’ve been working very hard to prepare and be ready for the season. It’s a long season, but for tomorrow’s game, we are going to play as a team.
“Kitara is a good team, and that’s where our strengths come in. We call upon our fans to come through and support us as we look to get positive points to start the season.”
Match Details
🏟️ Muteesa II Stadium — Wankulukuku
⏰ 4:00 PM EAT
🎟️ Ordinary: UGX 5,000 | VIP: UGX 20,000
The Jogoos are back home. A new season begins.
