SC Villa reclaimed high spot within the StarTimes Uganda Premier League on Saturday night after battling to a hard-fought 1–1 draw with defending champions Vipers SC at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende.
The Jogoos returned to the summit on purpose distinction, capping a disciplined efficiency in one of many league’s most anticipated early-season clashes. KCCA FC are second on 17 factors identical because the leaders.
A carefully contested encounter noticed the defending champions’ good begin within the league come to an finish with SC Villa writing an early assertion in title race battle.
SC Villa made the breakthrough within the 67th minute as second-half substitute Frank Ssebuufu rose to the event, calmly ending after a well-timed cross from Ssemayange. The purpose ignited the competition and briefly silenced the house followers.
Vipers responded with attribute resilience, simply 5 minutes from conceding, Usama Arafat restored parity, handing over a neat end after intelligent buildup play orchestrated by Allan Okello. The equaliser got here after a sustained spell of Vipers stress, showcasing their attacking depth and willpower.
Either side pushed for a winner within the closing phases, however disciplined defending and an absence of cutting-edge ensured the factors have been shared. The draw retains the highest of the desk tight, however Villa now unbeaten in six video games stroll away with renewed confidence and a psychological enhance within the title race.
The stalemate could not have delivered the fireworks many anticipated, however it underscored the rising rivalry between two of Uganda’s soccer giants whereas setting the tone for what guarantees to be a fiercely contested season.
