Najib Yiga could possibly be in line for his first look this time period (Photograph by Sports activities lens)

David GOMBE

SC Villa will probably be boosted by the return of midfielder Najib Yiga once they journey to Bukedea to tackle Kataka FC on Wednesday.

Zeljko Kovacevic’s males will probably be searching for a fourth straight win towards newcomers Kataka on the Bukedea Sports activities Advanced on the league resumption.

SC Villa, at present third on the UPL log with ten factors, will go prime with most factors away to Kataka.

Kataka alternatively are winless within the Uganda Premier League with only one level they garnered towards UPDF FC.

Kovacevic has warned his prices towards Kataka whom he says had first rate probabilities of their earlier recreation towards KCCA FC.

“I watched them towards KCCA and they’re a really sturdy group who’ve a very good defence and good counterattacks. They’d like 2-3 probabilities to attain however they missed. However, we will go there and attempt to win the sport as a result of we wish to keep within the prime contenders,” he added.

Villa will welcome again the trio of goalkeeper David Lukwago, defender Geofrey Lubangakene and ahead Frank Ssebuufu who’ve been with the Uganda Cranes group throughout the October worldwide break.

Yiga who has been sidelined for the reason that begin of the season returned to coaching and could possibly be in line to make his first look this time period. Isaac Mpagi makes a return from suspension.

UPL Matchday Fixtures

Wednesday, October 8, 2026

Kataka vs SC Villa – BCS Advanced, Bukedea 4pm
Kitara vs Kigezi House Boyz – Hoima Metropolis Stadium 4pm
Maroons vs Lugazi – Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku 4pm
Ntugasaze vs Mbarara Metropolis – Police Area, Kira Street 4pm

Thursday, October eighth 2026

Blacks Energy vs Vipers SC – Hoima Metropolis Stadium 4pm
NEC vs Specific – MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo 7pm

Friday, October ninth 2026

Entebbe UPPC vs Police – Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo 5pm
URA vs KCCA – Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo 8pm

Sunday, October 12, 2026

UPDF vs BUL – Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo 4pm