StarTimes Uganda Premier League
30 -April- 2026
Kitara FC vs S C Villa
4pm
Royals Park – Butema
The Royals Park in Butema is set for a heavyweight clash this Thursday, April 30th, as Kitara FC welcomes SC Villa in a pivotal StarTimes Uganda Premier League encounter. Kick off is at 4 PM.
With just five games remaining in the season, every point is precious. This fixture takes on even greater significance as both sides come into it locked together on 51 points, though Villa currently holds the advantage on goal difference. For Kitara, trailing league leaders Vipers by seven points, this is more than just a mere fixture it’s a must win to keep their championship dreams alive.
Kitara arrives with confidence, buoyed by a hard fought 1-2 away victory against Lugazi FC last weekend. That result snapped a brief uneven patch and provided a vital boost. The Royals have turned their home ground, Royals Park, into a fortress, remaining unbeaten there this season; a record they are determined to protect.
Their opponents, SC Villa, present the sternest of tests. The visitors are in formidable form, unbeaten in their last five league outings (four wins and a draw). However, Coach Wasswa Bbosa and his charges see this as the perfect opportunity to seize control of their destiny, especially after a narrow 1-0 defeat in the reverse fixture at Kadiba.
“This game is crucial for us because both teams are tied on points, but our target is clear: to win and close the gap at the top,” stated Coach Wasswa Bbosa. “We learned from our loss away, and we are set. We expect to give our fans a positive result.”
A Kitara victory, coupled with a favourable result for Vipers elsewhere, could slash the deficit at the summit to just five points, setting up a thrilling final run-in. All eyes will be on striker Shaban Muhammad, who opened his goal account for Kitara in the win over Lugazi and will be eager to add to his tally against Villa’s defence.
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In a significant boost, Bbosa has a full squad at his disposal with no fresh injury concerns. This allows for maximum flexibility in selection as the Royals look to deploy their strongest possible side for this decisive battle.