SC Villa will host Vipers SC on Wednesday, 15th April 2026 at FUFA Stadium–Kadiba, with the Jogoos heading into the fixture full of confidence following their victory over long-time rivals KCCA FC at the same venue last Saturday.
Currently sitting fourth on the table, SC Villa will be aiming for maximum points to close the gap on league leaders Vipers SC. The two sides have already met once this season, playing out a 1-1 draw in Kitende.
In recent years, this fixture has developed into a tightly contested rivalry. Across their last ten meetings, Vipers SC have recorded four wins, while SC Villa have managed two victories, with four matches ending in draws.
Pre-Match Reactions
Winger Najib Yiga shared his thoughts ahead of the game:
We thank God for our last game, where we secured all three points. We’re ready for tomorrow. We know they are a big team, but we are also a big team, so it will be a clash of titans. We really need the points to close the gap on the leaders.
Head Coach Zeljko Kovacevic also emphasized the importance of the fixture:
We need to win in order to get closer to the top position, so it’s going to be a difficult game. The boys are ready, and playing on our home ground, we hope for a better result.
Video footage featuring Head Coach Zeljko Kovacevic and winger Najib Yiga speaking ahead of the clash is available.
For SC Villa, this match carries extra significance—it’s more than just three points. It’s an opportunity to send a strong message. Fans can expect a high-intensity showdown as the record champions look to disrupt the momentum of the league leaders.
