David GOMBE

Uganda Premier League document champions SC Villa will make a protracted journey to Yumbe to face Calvary FC on Monday.

The Jogoos are looking for to shut the hole on league leaders Vipers SC who play Lugazi FC on Tuesday.

The sport comes days after Villa’s Uganda Cup spherical of 32 conquer BUL FC at FUFA Stadium, Kadiba. The Jogoos wanted a penalty shootout win after a two-all attract regular time.

Villa head coach Zeljko Kovacevic is anxious that the lengthy journey may halt his gamers’ performances.

“It is going to be a really troublesome recreation, the journey is lengthy however we are able to’t use that as an excuse however after that recreation in opposition to BUL, you think about the fatigue.”

Regardless of the 500Km journey to Yumbe, Kovacevic stays optimistic that his prices will overcome Calvary and shut the hole.

“We’re to win and attempt to shut the hole as a result of we need to go on high of the desk.” Stated the Serbian

SC Villa might be with out suspended Najib Yiga following card accumulation and left again Simon Ssemayange is a significant doubt.

Calvary are looking for their maiden League win and are set to nominate Dudu Bosco as their new head coach.

In the meantime, KCCA FC will go to Buhimba United Saints at Royals Park in Butema within the different recreation on Monday.

Tuesday March 3, 2026

•Police vs BUL – Kiira Street Police Enviornment, Kamwokya 4pm
•Kitara vs Entebbe UPPC – Royal Park Butema 4pm
•NEC vs UPDF – MTN Omondi stadium, Lugogo 8pm
•Vipers vs Lugazi – St. Mary’s stadium, Kitende 8pm

Wednesday March 4, 2026

•URA vs Mbarara Metropolis – Hamz stadium, Nakivubo 5pm
•Categorical vs Maroons – Hamz stadium, Nakivubo 8pm