Uganda Premier League
- Wakiso Giants 1-1 SC Villa
SC Villa’s struggles on the highway continued as they have been held to a 1-1 draw by Wakiso Giants within the second spherical opener of the 2024/25 Uganda Premier League season at Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium.
Regardless of their dominance at residence, the Jogoos have failed to copy the identical type away, and Tuesday’s end result prolonged their winless streak on the highway this season.
The guests initially took the lead within the twenty third minute when Aslam Ssemakula headed in a well-delivered cross from David Owori after a fast change with Hassan Mubiru.
SC Villa might have doubled their benefit early within the second half, however goalkeeper James Alitho denied Owori’s strike with an important save.
Wakiso Giants capitalized on Villa’s missed probabilities and equalized within the sixtieth minute.
Timothy Oyamo’s cross led to a defensive mishap by Villa goalkeeper Norman Agundifiru, and after Musa Ssegujja’s header hit the crossbar, Hudson Mbalire was well-placed to faucet within the rebound.
Villa had alternatives to reclaim the lead, notably within the 71st minute when Andrew Otim did not bypass Alitho in a one-on-one state of affairs.
Nevertheless, Wakiso Giants held agency to safe an important level.
The end result leaves SC Villa eighth on the desk with 21 factors, whereas Wakiso Giants stay within the relegation zone, sitting 14th with 13 factors.
