There is little room for error for SC Villa this Saturday as they host Buhimba United Saints at FUFA Stadium, Kadiba, knowing anything short of victory could dent their fading title hopes.
Zeljko Kovacevic’s men head into the clash sitting third on 48 points, trailing leaders Vipers SC by seven and second-placed KCCA FC by three. With Vipers not in action until Sunday, Villa have a timely opportunity to trim the gap at the summit and reassert themselves in the championship race.
Game Day !
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Momentum appears to favour the hosts. Villa have looked rejuvenated in recent outings, highlighted by an impressive win over KCCA and a hard-fought draw against Vipers at the same venue. Those results have injected belief into a side that had previously struggled for consistency.
In stark contrast, Buhimba arrive in Kampala in dire form. A run of six consecutive defeats has dragged them into deep relegation trouble, leaving them second from bottom with just 15 points.
Their immediate priority will be to halt the slide, but confidence within the camp is understandably fragile.
Villa’s attacking duo of Hassan Mubiru and Frank Ssebuufu are expected to be central to proceedings, with their recent form posing a significant threat to a Buhimba defence that has been repeatedly exposed in recent weeks.
🗞 MATCH PREVIEW || Skipper David Owori out as the Jogoos host Buhimba United saints Fc
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Elsewhere across the league on Saturday, KCCA travel to Yumbe to face Calvary, Police make the short journey to Wankulukuku, while Lugazi host Kitara in Najjembe in another round of potentially decisive fixtures.
