Villa continues steady rise, as Soltilo Bright Stars, Mbarara pick massive victories

Uganda Premier League record holders SC Villa continued their ascendence on the table after a dominant victory against ten-man UPDF FC on Tuesday.

A brace from Jonah Patrick Kakande and one from Hakim Kiwanuka ensured that the Jogoo picked an invaluable three points at the Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.

UPDF was hard-done by an early sending-off of goalkeeper Yusuf Wasswa, who was penalized for handling the ball from outside the box.

Following the result, Villa moved third on the 16-team log with 25 points after 14 games.

They will wrap up the second round with a visit to URA FC at the Mehta Stadium, Lugazi, on Sunday.

Meanwhile, UPDF's misery continues as they sit 15th in the relegation zone with nine points out of a possible 42.

In more action on the day, Soltilo Bright Stars FC moved ninth on the log after a narrow 1-0 win over Maroons FC, thanks to a John Kokas goal.

In ninth, Bright Stars boast 18 points, while Maroons descended to fourth with 25 points.

While Bright Stars will round off the first round with a trip to Kitara on Friday, the Prison Warders will host UPDF on the same day.

Elsewhere, Joseph Akandanwaho and Henry Kitegenyi were on target to hand Mbarara City FC a 2-1 win over Wakiso Giants FC, who netted through Tom Masiko.

In their subsequent match, Mbarara, 11th on the log with 16 points, will visit leaders BUL FC, while Wakiso Giants, in 13th (13 points), will host KCCA FC on Saturday.