UPL: Villa chase quick recovery as URA test looms under Kadiba lights

Thursday, 11 December 2025

Entebbe UPPC FC vs Express FC – Bugonga Fisheries Ground, Entebbe | 4:00 PM

SC Villa vs URA FC – FUFA Stadium, Kadiba | 8:00 PM

SC Villa return to action on Thursday night eager to rediscover their winning touch when they host URA FC at FUFA Stadium, Kadiba.

The Jogoos, who had been on an impressive eight-match unbeaten run, have hit a bump in the road after drawing at Vipers before falling 1–0 to Maroons in Luzira — a result that cost them a chance to join KCCA at the top of the table.

Their bid for a swift response is complicated by a growing list of key absentees. David Owori and Reagan Mpande remain away on national duty, Sula Matovu and Geoffrey Lubangakene are ruled out due to suspension, while Arnold Odong sits on the sidelines with injury.

Despite this, Villa still hold a psychological edge going into the tie — they have not tasted defeat against URA in their last four meetings, winning twice and drawing twice since that dramatic final-day loss in the 2022/23 season.

Villa under Zeljko Kovacevic sit fourth with 17 points

URA, meanwhile, arrive in Kadiba looking to lift themselves from a frustrating 1–0 home defeat to Kitara. With the tax collectors still operating without a head coach and sitting 9th on 11 points, the fixture offers a crucial chance to steady their campaign.

Villa under Zeljko Kovacevic sit fourth with 17 points and will be keen to avoid further slippage.

In the early kickoff at Bugonga, Entebbe UPPC host Express FC. The Red Eagles are still chasing their first away win of the season after registering three draws and a loss on the road.

Entebbe UPPC, on the other hand, have had a mixed home run with two wins and three defeats, making this a balanced but high-pressure encounter.

Other Match Day 10 Fixtures

Friday, 12 December 2025
M#77 | Kitara FC vs Maroons FC
Venue: The Royals Park – Butema, Hoima City
Kickoff: 4:00 PM | Live on FUFA TV / Sanyuka Prime TV
M#78 | KCCA FC vs NEC FC
Venue: MTN Omondi Stadium – Lugogo
Kickoff: 8:00 PM | Live on Sanyuka Prime TV

Saturday, 13 December 2025
M#79 | Calvary FC vs Mbarara City FC
Venue: Midigo P/S Playground – Yumbe
Kickoff: 4:00 PM
M#80 | Vipers SC vs BUL FC
Venue: St. Mary’s Stadium – Kitende
Kickoff: 8:00 PM | Live on Sanyuka Prime TV