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StarTimes Uganda Premier League
KCCA FC vs SC Villa
Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
Saturday, October, 4th, 2025 – 8pm EAT
The biggest fixture on the Ugandan football calendar, the Kampala derby, returns this Saturday as KCCA FC host rivals SC Villa at the Mandela National Stadium.
With both sides having undergone significant changes in the off season and meeting twice in the FUFA Super 8, pre-season tournament, this fixture is far more than just three points, it is a battle for bragging rights.
For KCCA FC, a win against Villa would validate the club’s new direction and intent to compete for top honors this season, while for SC Villa, conquering their rivals away from home would solidify their title aspirations.
KCCA is expected to deploy a more dynamic, attack focused approach to the derby, relying on the creativity of the midfield and pace out wide. The primary battle will be in the midfield, where KCCA’s ball distributors must overcome the physical, combative presence and high press of Villa.
KCCA FC Co-Head Coach Brian Ssenyondo addressed the media, emphasizing small margins for error for the derby.
We have spent the week focusing heavily on tactical discipline and minimizing errors. In a game this tight, the small details matter most. We are prepared, both physically and mentally, and we intend to give the fans a good game.
Captain Charles Lukwago, speaking ahead of his first competitive derby since his return, emphasized the responsibility of leading the club in such a massive fixture.
I have played in many derbies, and the magnitude of this game never changes. My return was driven by the desire to win trophies, and setting the right tone against Villa is the first step. We are ready to fight for the badge at Namboole.
Statistics for #KCCASCV derby (Uganda Premier League)
In the last 29 league games, KCCA FC has won 14, while SC Villa has won 3 games.
Both sides have shared spoils 12 times in the last 29 games played.
KCCA FC has scored 44 goals, while SC Villa has scored 23 in the last 29 league games played
All three of SC Villa’s wins from the last 29 league games played against KCCA FC have come at home.
SC Villa has not won against KCCA FC in the last 9 league games. KCCA FC has won 5, and both sides have shared spoils 4 times.
SC Villa last picked up a league win against KCCA FC in December 2020.
KCCA FC’s last five games against SC Villa (All competitions)
- SC Villa 0-0 KCCA FC (FUFA Super 8)
- KCCA FC 1-2 SC Villa (FUFA Super 8)
- SC Villa 2-2 KCCA FC (UPL)
- KCCA FC 1-1 SC Villa (UPL)
- KCCA FC 2-0 SC Villa (UPL)
Team News #KCCASCV
Rogers Mugisha and Umar Lutalo returned to full training this week after overcoming hamstring injuries.
Goalkeeper Anthony Emojong has returned to full training after overcoming an ankle injury that kept him out of the squad on match day one.
Lazaro Muhindo returned to training this week from a compassionate leave but continues to work on gaining full match fitness.
Angolan winger Etienne Katenga and Brazilian Joao Gabriel continued light training this week but will miss the fixture due to lack of match fitness.
Teenager Yian Gatbel has started light training as he recovers from a knee injury suffered during pre-season.
Derrick Nsibambi and teenage midfielder Brain Jjara are ruled out of the derby due to a hip injury and illness respectively.
Available Team: #KCCASCV
Lukwago, Mugolofa, Emojong, Oyirwoth, Gavin, Lazaro, Muhamud, Walusimbi, Haruna, Achayi, Obenchan, Magambo, Mubezi, Ssebaduka, Steven.O, Sserunjogi, Mayanja, Mugisha, Lutalo, Kwikiriza, Ssengendo, Yiga, Mugume, Alpha, Anyama, and Ahimbisbiwe.
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