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On-form forward Charles Bbale scored the all-important goal of the game, his 12th of the season.
SC Villa fans can now start dreaming of a league title, the first in 19 years after the side secured a crucial 1-0 win over now-relegated Blacks Power FC on Tuesday afternoon at the Muteesa II stadium Wankulukuku.
On-form forward Charles Bbale scored the all-important goal of the game, his 12th of the season.
Jackson Magera's side came into the game well aware that a win would keep them in the title race regardless of the results elsewhere since their rivals in KCCA FC and Vipers were also playing on the same day.
The Joogos struggled to break the deadlock with the first half ending all square, but matters turned for the better when Charles Bbale slotted home in the 47th minute, just two minutes after the restart, to give the hosts the lead.
Villa could see the result and claim maximum points; the win took them to the top of the table with one round of games to go.
Even more interesting for the record league champions is that KCCA FC and Vipers failed to beat Busoga United and BUL FC, respectively.
Jackson Mayanja's Kasasiro boys played out a goalless draw. At the same time, the Venoms required a late Karim Watambala penalty to level the game, which ended 1-1 at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru.
SC now Villa moves to 52 points after 28 games, two ahead of KCCA FC and Vipers SC. However, they must win their final league game against URA to be declared champions.
Blacks Power FC Relegated.
Villa's win also means Blacks Power have been relegated; the Lira-based side joins Onduparaka FC as they start life in the FUFA Big League.
Tuesday Results.
SC Villa 1-0 Blacks Power FC
Busoga United 0-0 KCCA FC
BUL FC 1-1 Vipers SC
URA FC 4-0 Gaddafi
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