David GOMBE
The squad numbers of SC Villa players for the 2024/25 campaign have been revealed, as Morley Byekwaso’s side aim for back to back titles.
SC Villa will bid to win a second consecutive Uganda Premier League title during the 2024/25 season, alongside competing in Stanbic Uganda Cup over the next 12 months.
Last season’s UPL Most Valuable Player of the season Patrick Jonah Kakande has been handed shirt 10 that was worn by Umar Lutalo who left the club at the end of the season.
Geoffrey Lubangakene who joined the club from Mbale Heroes in the just concluded transfer window will wear shirt 4 that was previously worn by former club captain Kenneth Semakula.
Skipper Ronald Ssekiganda will continue with his shirt 13 while new signing Isaac Kajubi Mpagi will don shirt 12.
Gavin Kizito Mugweri who joined KCCA FC was the previous occupant of shirt 12.
Hassan Mubiru who joined the record champions from KCCA FC will put on shirt 26 whereas another new recruit Najib Yiga will wear shirt 32.
Simon Semayange has been handed shirt number 6, he joined Villa from Bright Stars.
SC Villa began their title defense with a 4-2 win over Mbarara City FC before suffering a 1-0 defeat at Mbale Heroes and their 2-1 victory over BUL FC.
The Jogoos will next face off with Vipers SC under the floodlights of Kitende on Saturday night.
