David GOMBE
*SC Villa Vs Soltilo Bright Stars – Muteesa II Stadium in Wankulukuku, 4PM
SC Villa will be seeking to bounce back from the 2-1 defeat at Vipers SC when they host Soltilo Bright Stars on Friday.
The reigning champions will be desperate for maximum points if they are to keep their hopes of retaining the title this term.
Morley Byekwaso’s charges are currently four points adrift of leaders Vipers SC and second placed KCCA FC.
Bright Stars under the stewardship of former SC Villa player Joseph Mutyaba will be eyeing their first win of this season.
They have two points in their opening four games after suffering two defeats and drawn as many this term.
At home this season, SC Villa have won both of the two games they have played at Wankulukuku, 4-2 against Mbarara City and the 2-1 win over BUL FC.
In fact, the Jogoos have only lost one of their previous eleven home matches, winning 8 and 2 draws.
Last season, both games between the two sides ended in 1-1 stalemates.
Key Players
SC Villa will look up to Hakim Kiwanuka who has scored three goals this term along with Patrick Jonah Kakande and skipper Ronald Ssekiganda who is back from international duty.
SC Villa left back Denis Kaka Omony will be facing his former paymasters.
For Bright Stars, Nelson Senkatuka who is yet to score this term will be seeking to open his account. Nordin Bunjo will also be expected to threaten SC Villa’s defense.
Head to Head
This will be the 23rd meeting between the two sides, with SC Villa managing 11 wins in the previous 22, losing three and eight have ended in stalemates.
Fact:
Bright Stars have managed just one win in their last 10 league matches, losing 3 and drawing 6.
