Villa host Kitara in repeat of Uganda Cup final on match round one

Saturday August 29, 2026

• Mutesa II stadium, Wankulukuku 4pm

All eyes will be on 17-time champions SC Villa as they lock horns with Stanbic Uganda Cup winners Kitara at Mutesa II stadium, Wankulukuku.

The fixture is a repeat of last season’s Uganda Cup final which the Royals edged 2-1 at Fufa Technical Centre, Njeru in May and they also recently met in the Fufa Super 8 with Villa edging a penalty contest after a goalless draw.

Back in 2023, this was the league’s opening fixture and Kitara won it injury time with a goal from Kabon Living who has since returned to the side.

Despite having average pre-season performances, Wasswa Bbosa says lessons have been learnt and implementation is on.

“The results or performances in the pre-season won’t matter here,” said Bbosa. “We used the pre-season to correct our errors and expect a different side when we start off the league,” he added.

The hosts have injury concerns with former Kitara midfielder Najib Yiga and vice-captain Aslam Ssemakula ruled out.

Kitara have no reported no absentees and will have former Villa players Meddie Kibirige, Nicholas Kasozi, Emmanuel Wasswa, Isa Lumu, George Ssenkaaba and Martin Kizza in line to face former pay masters.

Kabon Living, Patrick Kaddu and Jimmy Kalema will be key for the Royals who are using the same match as a trial ahead of their Caf Confederation Cup match against Mogadishu City.

For Zeljko Kovacevic, all eyes will be on Frank Ssebuufu, Simon Ssemayange and star man Patrick Kakande for inspiration.

Key Stat:

• Overall, there have been ten competitive meetings between the two sides with Kitara registering four wins [L3, D3]

In other matches on Saturday, KCCA and NEC face off in Lugogo derby, Mbarara visit Police, UPDF take on Kataka, Blacks Power host Ntugasaze and Lugazi are at home to Kigezi Home Boyz.

Saturday August 29, 2026 fixtures

• Blacks Power vs Ntugasaze – Hoima City stadium 4pm
• KCCA vs NEC – MTN Omondi stadium, Lugogo 4pm
• SC Villa vs Kitara – Mutesa II stadium, Wankulukuku 4pm Live TV
• Lugazi vs Kigezi Home Boyz – Lugazi FC stadium, Najjembe 4pm
• Police vs Mbarara City – Kira Police Arena, Kamwokya 4pm
• UPDF vs Kataka – Hamz stadium, Nakivubo 7pm

Sunday August 30, 2026 fixtures

• BUL vs Express – Fufa Technical Centre, Njeru 4pm
• Maroons vs URA – Mutesa II stadium, Wankulukuku 4pm

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