The Jogoos will be eager to return to winning ways when they visit PCCP FC at Bugonga Fisheries Grounds in Entebbe on Saturday afternoon.
Previous Match team photo
Match Statistics
Both teams have shown a tendency to share the spoils in recent matches. PCCP FC has drawn 50% of their last six games, while SC Villa has also recorded three draws in their previous six outings.
Looking at the head-to-head record, PCCP FC has struggled against the Jogoos, losing four of their last six meetings.
Team News
Young talent Martin Mamer, a 16-year-old midfielder from the SC Villa U17 side, has been added to the squad and is available for selection ahead of today’s match.
U17 player Martin Mamer
Pre-Match Reactions
We have corrected the mistakes from our previous away loss. We need the points to keep our dream of reaching the top of the table alive, and that means we must fight for them on the pitch.”
— Farouk Matovu
Farouk Matovu
“They are just a point behind us, so they need the points as much as we do. It’s going to be a very competitive match. The squad is ready and we believe we can get the points on the road.”
The Jogoos will be eager to maintain their momentum as they continue their push to stay competitive at the top end of the Uganda Premier League table.
Following a goalless draw at home against Express FC in the derby, SC Villa travel to face Uganda Police FC on Tuesday afternoon at Kira Road Police Grounds in Kamwokya.
The Linglong Boys currently sit fourth on the league table, and victory could see them climb as high as second place depending on other results.
Charles Lwanga in action against Police fc
Meanwhile, Police FC have experienced a mixed run of results this season. The Cops have shown resilience in several matches but have struggled to find consistent form.
Recent meetings between the two sides have often ended evenly. In their last ten encounters, seven matches have finished in draws, while SC Villa have won three. Police FC are still searching for their first win in that run.
Team News SC Villa could welcome back striker Charles Lwanga to the squad, with the rest of the team available for selection.
Diego Semugera in team training.
Midfielder Diego Semugera emphasized the importance of the fixture:
“We understand the task ahead. We know we need to win tomorrow’s game to close the points gap at the top. They are playing at home and it will be a tight fixture, but we need the points more
Head coach Zeljko Kovacevic also stressed the need to bounce back after dropping points in the previous match:
We dropped points at home in our previous game, which means tomorrow’s game is the one to go for.
SC Villa will host their archrivals Express FC in the return leg of the Uganda Premier League, renewing one of the fiercest rivalries in Ugandan football — the famous Kampala Derby.
The Jogoos currently sit fourth on the league table and will be determined to secure maximum points in front of their supporters as they continue their push for a stronger finish this season. The derby has always carried more than just three points, with pride, history, and bragging rights in Kampala at stake whenever the two giants clash.
The rivalry between Villa and Express dates back several decades and has produced some of the most memorable moments in Ugandan football. Both clubs are among the most decorated in the country, with Villa dominating the late 1980s and early 2000s while Express enjoyed historic success in earlier years. Their encounters have consistently drawn massive crowds and intense atmospheres, making the Kampala Derby one of the most anticipated fixtures in the domestic calendar.
Frank Sebuufu scored in the first leg
In recent meetings, however, Villa have held the upper hand. In the last ten encounters, the Jogoos have registered seven victories, while Express have managed just two wins, with the remaining match ending in a draw.
Charles Lwanga Returned to training this week
Ahead of the clash, Villa could be boosted by the possible return of Charles Lwanga and Najib Yiga. Aside from those potential additions, the Jogoos are expected to maintain the same squad that has featured in recent matches.
Head coach Kovacevic Zeljko emphasized the importance of the encounter, highlighting the magnitude of the derby and the motivation it brings to the team.
Head Coach Zeljko Kovacevic
It’s a derby and one of the biggest matches in Ugandan football. Games like these naturally motivate the players, and they always give their all to make sure we get a positive result. Playing at home adds even more responsibility, so the boys must push harder to secure maximum points.
Winger Hassan Mubiru also shared his thoughts ahead of the derby, stressing the significance of the clash and calling on supporters to rally behind the team.
Hassan Mubiru celebrating at Kadiba recently
It’s a derby and both teams have a rich history in Ugandan football. We have prepared well and the players are ready to give everything on the pitch. I call upon our fans to come in large numbers and support us as we fight for the three points.
SC Villa will host BUL FC on Wednesday, 25th February 2026, in the Round of 32 of the Stanbic Uganda Cup.
This will be the third meeting between the two sides in all competitions this season, with each team having claimed one victory so far. The last time BUL FC visited Kadiba was during the FUFA Super 8, where the Jogoos emerged victorious.
Team News
Charles Lwanga on the left celebrate his Goal with Mpande
The Jogoos will be without forward Charles Lwanga, who is sidelined through injury, as well as Simon Semayange. Jeans Braddy Wokorach will also miss the match as he serves a suspension.
Abdul Muwonge during last training.
Youngster Abdul Muwonge could make his first appearance in a matchday squad, while new signing Farouk Matovu is also in contention.
Norman Angufindri during a game in Bombo
Speaking ahead of the fixture, goalkeeper Norman Angufindri said:
The coaches have prepared us well for the game. Every department is ready to fight for a place in the next round. We know BUL FC is not an easy team, but we are at home and we will do everything possible to secure the win.
SC Villa have completed the signing of defender Farouk Matovu, popularly known as “Musota,” from UPPC FC.
The experienced center-back joins the Jogoos as the club continues to reinforce its defensive department, with anticipation also surrounding the situation of defender Arnold Odong.
Matovu is widely recognized for his physical strength, composure on the ball, and sharp game-reading ability. His arrival is expected to add stability and leadership at the back.
“I am loving everything here at Villa,” Matovu said. “The coaches have shown faith in me by giving me this opportunity, and I am ready to repay that trust. I am optimistic about playing here for the next two years.”
The 29-year-old defender has previously featured for several clubs, including KCCA FC, BUL FC, Express FC, and Kiyinda Boys FC, in addition to his most recent stint at UPPC.
Matovu arrives fit and ready for selection, with everyone at SC Villa welcoming him and wishing him a successful spell at the club.
SC Villa return to action as they host Maroons FC in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League, with the Jogoos determined to secure maximum points on home soil. As they continue their push near the top of the table, Villa will be eager to turn recent draws into a vital victory and maintain pressure on the teams above them.
Team in Talk during Uganda Cup game.
Villa currently sit on 31 points from 16 matches, while Maroons occupy mid-table with around 18 points. The Jogoos have been formidable at home this season, winning the majority of their matches in front of their fans. In contrast, Maroons have found life difficult on the road, losing four of their last six away league fixtures.
Historically, the contest has been closely fought. In the last 15 meetings, SC Villa have claimed six wins compared to Maroons’ two, with seven matches ending level. However, the most recent encounter saw Maroons edge Villa 1–0 in December 2025, adding extra motivation for the hosts heading into this clash.
Isaac Mpagi back to fitness
Team news sees Villa miss the services of left back Simon Semayange due to injury, while Isaac Mpagi has returned to full fitness and is available for selection. The rest of the squad is fit and ready for the challenge.
Aslam Semakula during team training.
Midfielder Aslam Semakula acknowledged the importance of the fixture, saying:
We’ve drawn our previous two games and the pressure is high, so we just have to get all the points and get into a much better position on the log.”
Assistant head coach Peter Onen emphasized the need to sharpen up in attack, noting
We’ve not been scoring, so it’s been our focus during training. We need to score more and win our games. We understand Maroons FC is not an easy team, but the points are all that we need.”
Kick-off is set for 8pm at FUFA Stadium Kadiba, where Villa will look to make home advantage count.
The Jogoos are back in action this Saturday as SC Villa travel to face URA FC in the opening game of the second round of the StarTimes Uganda Premier League.
SC Villa will be targeting maximum points as they look to close the gap at the top of the table, currently sitting 6th in the standings.
Since 2016, the two sides have met 16 times in the league. URA FC have won 5 of those encounters, SC Villa have won 4, while 7 matches have ended in draws—setting the stage for another competitive clash.
All eyes will be on Saturday’s showdown as the Jogoos aim to start the second round on a strong note. The camp has also received a boost with the return of Diego Semugera to full fitness, while the rest of the squad is available for selection.
Speaking to club media, head coach Zeljko Kovacevic said:
Every game in the second round is a hard game because teams want to collect maximum points in the next four months. We’ve prepared well ahead of this match. I urge all the fans to come in big numbers because with them comes the energy for us as a team.
Left back Simon Semayange added:
I believe the coaches have given us the tactics, so it’s work on the pitch now and we get the points on the road. As defenders, we look forward to keeping a clean sheet, it being the first game in the second round. The fans have always given us the energy to go forward, so we will need them in Nakivubo Stadium.
SC Villa travel East to face Pallisa Hospital FC in the Round of 64 of the 52nd Stanbic Uganda Cup. This will be the first-ever meeting between the two sides.
Frank Sebuufu in last training.
Team News: The Jogoos will be without goalkeeper David Lukwago, while Hamis Diego Semugera returns to the squad for coach Zeljko Kovacevic’s selection.
Diego during team training
Barasa Raymon Mangoli expressed the team’s readiness, saying:
We’ve prepared well for this fixture and everyone is fit and ready to feature in Pallisa. We need to win this so that we move on to the next round.
HeadCoach Zeljko Kovacevic
Speaking to the club media, coach Zeljko Kovacevic emphasized the importance of the competition:
We need this tournament as much as the Premier League. Winning it means qualification to represent the nation at a top tournament. We’re not taking any chances—we have to win our games and keep the silverware in sight.
The match will be played at Pallisa Hospital Grounds on Friday, kicking off at 3PM.
SC Villa host Lugazi FC at the FUFA Stadium, Kadiba, on Saturday 31st in the final fixture of the first round of the StarTimes Uganda Premier League.
A victory for the Jogoos would move them closer to a top-three finish on the league table as the season heads into its second phase. This will be the fourth meeting between the two sides, with SC Villa enjoying the upper hand in previous encounters — recording three wins and one draw against Lugazi FC.
David Lukwago will be Out tomorrow
Team News
SC Villa will be without first-choice goalkeeper David Lukwago, who is sidelined with a mild fever. Hassan Mubiru is suspended after accumulating yellow cards, while Diego Semugera continues his recovery. Apart from these absentees, the rest of the squad is available for selection.
Speaking ahead of the encounter, Assistant Coach Peter Onen emphasized the importance of finishing the round strongly:
We know what is at stake in this match. It’s the last game of the first round and we want to end it on a high. The players are focused, motivated, and ready to give everything for the badge. Our target is clear — to keep pushing ourselves into the top positions.
Frank Sebuufu
Forward Frank Sebuufu echoed the same determination, calling on the team to deliver a strong performance:
Every match is important, but this one means a lot to us. We want to finish the first round strongly and give our fans something to smile about. We have prepared well and we are confident of getting a positive result.
Kick-off is scheduled for 8:00 PM at the FUFA Stadium, Kadiba.
The Jogoos will host Mbarara City FC this Wednesday night under the floodlights at FUFA Stadium, Kadiba, in a StarTimes Uganda Premier League Matchday 14 clash. SC Villa head into the encounter determined to bounce back from their recent away defeat to BUL FC.
Defender Cyrus Kibande atctive in the last training
Victory on Wednesday would see the Jogoos close the gap on the league leaders as the title race continues to take shape. SC Villa have historically dominated this fixture. In 13 previous meetings, the Jogoos have recorded eight wins, while Mbarara City have managed three victories, with two matches ending in draws.
David Lukwago will be available for selection
Team news remains encouraging for SC Villa, with Diego Semugera the only confirmed absentee. Head coach Kovacevic has a strong squad to choose from ahead of the encounter.
Speaking ahead of the match, head coach Kovacevic emphasized the team’s response after defeat:
“The pressure that comes with losing a previous game makes you work harder to win the next one. We want to be at the top of the table, and that can only be achieved through hard work.”
HeadCoach Zeljko Kovevic during our previous game.
Midfielder Tonny Atukunda also underlined the importance of securing all three points:
“The team is ready, and we need to get the three points tomorrow. The coaches corrected the mistakes from our previous game, and it will take hard work to ensure we get maximum points.”
Kick-off is scheduled for 8:00 PM at FUFA Stadium, Kadiba.
SC Villa (The Jogoos) secured a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Express FC in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League Matchday 12 derby, picking up all three points in a tense and competitive encounter.
Frank Ssebuufu in the Derby
The Jogoos started the game with high intensity and dominated possession in the opening minutes, pushing forward in search of an early breakthrough. Their pressure paid off in the 15th minute when Frank Ssebuufu rose highest to head home from a well-delivered Yiga Najib corner, giving Villa a deserved lead.
Najib Yiga in Action
Express FC responded by tightening their play and balancing possession as they attempted to deny Villa space. Ibrahim Kasinde came close in the 28th minute but his effort went wide. At the half-hour mark, SC Villa remained in control, protecting their slim advantage.
Express threatened to equalize late in the first half, but a brilliant save by David Lukwago in the 39th minute denied them a way back into the match. Another attempt by Mubiru Hasan was safely handled by the red eagles’ goalkeeper. After three minutes of added time, SC Villa went into the break with a 1–0 lead.
The second half saw continued intensity from both sides. Ssebuufu nearly doubled Villa’s lead in the 53rd minute but arrived inches late to connect with a header. Substitutions followed at the hour mark, with David Owori replacing Frank Mulimi, while Bayo Ali came on for Aslam Semakula.
Discipline became a factor as Tonny Atukunda was booked in the 65th minute for a foul on Kawooya, while David Owori also entered the referee’s book in the 75th minute. Villa made further changes in the 70th minute, introducing Patrick Kakande and Gaganga Geoffrey in place of Ibrahim Kasinde and Yiga Najib respectively. Andrew Otim later replaced Ssebuufu in the 83rd minute.
Despite five minutes of added time, Express failed to find an equalizer, and SC Villa held firm to claim all three points in the derby.
Frank Ssebuufu celebrates his goal
Speaking after the match, goalscorer Frank Ssebuufu said:
Derbies are always hard games, but I thank God we played our best to get all the points. Scoring the winning goal and earning Man of the Match is always a motivation for me and the team.”
Coach Zeljko Kovevic in command
Head Coach Zeljko Kovevic praised his players’ effort, saying:
Express played well, but we needed the points more. Credit to my boys for the performance. We now shift focus to our next away game against BUL FC.”
The victory took SC Villa to 26 points, level with KCCA FC in second place on the league table. The Jogoos will next travel to face BUL FC on Thursday, 22nd January, in their second fixture of the year.
The Jogoos make a short trip to Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo, on matchday 12 of the StarTimes Uganda Premier League, determined to collect maximum points on the road in a highly anticipated Kampala Derby.
SC Villa currently sit fourth on the table with 23 points from 11 matches. Victory against Express FC would see the Jogoos close the gap on the league leaders as the title race begins to take shape.
Frank Mulimi in training
The Jogoos will be without Reagan Mpande, Diego Semugera, and Elvis Ngonde, who are all sidelined with injuries. However, defender Geoffrey Lubangkene and captain David Owori return and will be available for selection.
Hassan Mubiru during training
Form favors SC Villa heading into the derby. In the last ten meetings, the Jogoos have registered six wins and two draws, with Express claiming the remaining victories. Former Express players now in Villa colors—Geoffrey Gaganga, Hassan Mubiru, Cyrus Kibande, and goalkeeper David Lukwago—know what this fixture means and will be keen to make a statement against their former side.
Aslam Semakula during training.
Speaking to the club’s communications team, midfielder Aslam Semakula emphasized the importance of the encounter:
Express are a good team, and this fixture means a lot in the history of both clubs. We need the points more, considering our position and our ambitions going forward. Our focus is to take all three points.
Kick-off is scheduled for 8:00 PM (EAT) in the capital.
SC Villa hosts URA FC in a crucial Matchday 13 fixture of the StarTimes Uganda Premier League under the lights at FUFA Stadium, Kadiba.
Team Last outing away in Luzira
The Jogoos aim to secure all three possible points in this fixture, particularly after suffering a loss away from home in their previous outing. A victory will enable SC Villa to climb the ladder in the UPL table.
Team News
SC Villa will be without skipper David Owori and Reagan Mpande, who are currently with the national team preparing for the forthcoming Africa Cup of Nations.
Defender Geoffrey Lubangkene will miss out today.
Geoffrey Lubangkene is also out, serving a match ban (red card), as is Simon Ssemayange with accumulated cards.
Sula Matovu returns after completing his one-match ban, and Mangeni Merrickzedech is back after recovering from injury. Defender Arnold Odong is still undergoing rehabilitation and may be available after AFCON.
This website spoke to Aslam Semakula:
Aslam Semakula in the Last Training
“We have been training and correcting mistakes since our last away game (a loss). The coaches have given us what we need, and we come into this game targeting the main points. URA is not an easy team, but we are ready for the challenge.”
Head to Head
SC Villa enters this match in excellent form, sitting high up the table and remaining firmly in the title race. The Jogoos have been formidable in their recent outings. URA FC, the Tax Collectors, have had a mixed start to the season but remain a tricky opponent, often settling for draws.
Recent League Meetings: In the last six league meetings, SC Villa holds a narrow advantage with two wins, three draws, and one loss.
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