Team News
- Busoga United have not reported any new injury concerns since the defeat against KCCA
- For Villa, Diego Semugera and Gavin Kizito are suspended
Probable Lineups
Busoga United – Michael Lutaaya, Ibrahim Kayiwa, Aggrey Madoi, Isaac Isinde, Hassan Kintu, Basham Mugwa, Emmanuel Ajo, Isaac Doka Mweru, Jeremy Matata, Stephen Odongo, Hussein Ssajabbi
SC Villa – Jean Braddy Wokorach, Kenneth Ssemakula, Arnold Odong, Joseph Kafumbe, Umar Lutalo, Ronald Ssekiganda, David Owori, Juma Ramathan, Patrick Jonah Kakande
Preview: SC Villa Target Maximum Points
SC Villa visit Busoga United with a sense of optimism, fueled by their determination to secure maximum points away from home.
Despite currently occupying third place in the league standings, they are trailing the leaders, Kitara, by five points, with Kitara having played two more games.
The club has recently faced turbulent times, starting with an unfortunate incident involving Club president Omar Mandela, who made headlines by entering the dressing room during halftime of the Mbarara City match and slapping midfielder Ronald Ssekiganda.
In the aftermath, three key staff members – Statistician Allan Nsubuga, Team Doctor Emmanuel Nakabago, and Junior Team Coach Saleh Muwayi – were dismissed by the Club president on Monday.
This sudden shake-up has added to the atmosphere of tension and uncertainty within the club.
Despite the setbacks, SC Villa remains focused on their goal of contending for the league title this season. The disappointment of narrowly missing out on the title in the previous season continues to drive their determination to succeed.
On the other hand, Busoga United is facing challenges of their own, sitting precariously just one point above the relegation zone.
The team’s preparation for the upcoming fixture has been marred by player unrest, as they reportedly missed a training session this week due to “unpaid salaries.”
This development has cast doubt on the availability and readiness of the players for the crucial match against SC Villa.
Head to Head
2023/24
Busoga United Vs SC Villa
SC Villa 2-0 Busoga United
2022/23
Busoga United 0-1 SC Villa
SC Villa 1-0 Busoga United
2021/2022
SC Villa 0-1 Busoga
Busoga 0-1 SC Villa
2020/2021
SC Villa Vs Busoga (not played)
Busoga 1-1 SC Villa
2019/2020
Villa 0-1 Busoga
Busoga 1-1 Villa
2018/2019
Villa 1-2 Busoga
Busoga 2-2 Villa
2017/2018
Villa 2-0 Busoga
Busoga 1-1 Villa
2016/2017
Busoga 1-0 Villa
Villa 2-0 Busoga
