David GOMBE
SC Villa will seek to close the gap on leaders Kitara when they face off with relegation threatened Gaddafi FC on Thursday at Gaddafi Arena.
The Jogoos are currently 5th on the table with 42 points, five points adrift of leaders Kitara but have two games in hand.
Dusan Stojanovic’s men are winless in their previous three games, following stalemates to Busoga United, Vipers SC and Soltilo Bright Stars.
For Gaddafi on the other hand, there season has been filled with ups and downs, they finds themselves mired in a fierce battle against relegation. Currently sitting in 13th place on the table, they are teetering on the brink, with just a point separating them from the dreaded red zone.
SC Villa will need to win if they are to keep their title hopes alive.
The record Uganda Premier league champions won the first round meeting 1-0 at Muteesa II Stadium courtesy of their former striker Ivan Bogere.
