David GOMBE
SC Villa have to be flawless to stay in the title race when they welcome Wakiso Giants at Muteesa II Stadium in Wankulukuku on Wednesday.
Dusan Stojanovic’s men suffered a 2-0 defeat to arch-rivals KCCA FC in their previous game and cannot afford any more slip-ups if they are to keep their title hopes alive.
The record Uganda Premier league champions are currently fifth on the league table with 45 points and victory against the Purple Sharks will see them move to within a point off the top.
Wakiso Giants on the other hand need just a point in their remaining games to ensure league safety.
John Ayala Luyinda coached side are 12th on the league table with 29 points.
The first round meeting between the two sides ended in a 1-1 stalemate at Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium in Wakiso.
Last season, Wakiso Giants cruised to 2-1 win over SC Villa at Muteesa II Stadium.