David GOMBE

Not the legendary Hassan Mubiru however he carries the identify, Hassan Mubiru scored the all essential objective as SC Villa silenced KCCA FC on the FUFA Kadiba Stadium on Saturday.

KCCA who have been eradicated from the Uganda Cup wanted a response in opposition to their arch-rivals Villa within the Kampala derby to maintain their title hopes alive.

Villa then again needed to win to remain inside their title discuss following Vipers and Kitara FC’s goalless draw at Kitende.

Mubiru’s second half strike doubtlessly the objective of the season was sufficient handy Villa their first league victory over KCCA since 2020 after they registered a 2-1 win over the Kasasiro boys.

Mubiru sensationally fired in from 25 yards to beat KCCA goalkeeper Mutwalib Mugolofa in addition to successful the sport for the Jogoos and distress for his former paymasters.

Villa’s greatest likelihood within the first interval fell to Frank Ssebuufu who didn’t hit the goal following Mugolofa’s mistake early within the recreation.

Villa who subsequent face Vipers on Wednesday keep fourth win with 44 factors, a degree beneath KCCA who’re third on the log. KCCA will subsequent host Kitara FC on Friday.