SC Villa head coach Željko Kovačević is anticipating a grueling encounter this afternoon because the Jogoos host BUL FC in a high-stakes Uganda Premier League conflict on the Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.
The document champions discover themselves in acquainted territory at this time, returning to the stadium that served as their residence for a lot of final season.
The non permanent relocation comes after their present base, Kadiba Stadium, was reserved for the Uganda girls’s nationwide workforce forward of their essential World Cup qualifier towards Ghana this Saturday.
Villa enters the match buoyed by a dominant 2-0 victory over URA FC within the first leg of the Uganda Cup semifinals. Nonetheless, their league type took successful of their final outing—a disappointing 2-0 loss to Kitara FC in Hoima.
Kovačević is underneath no illusions concerning the problem posed by a BUL FC aspect that already defeated them 2-1 within the reverse fixture at Njeru earlier this season.
“BUL is not going to come to play a straightforward sport,” Kovačević warned. “They are going to come to point out us that they’re workforce, so I count on a struggle from them.”
Regardless of the tactical problem, the coach’s hand is strengthened by a clear invoice of well being throughout his roster.
“Now we have to place up a robust present as a result of all of the gamers can be found. Now we have no accidents or suspensions,” he confirmed.
The Jogoos at present sit fourth within the standings with 51 factors, trailing leaders Vipers SC by eight factors. With KCCA FC (55) and Kitara (54) additionally forward of them, the margin for error has evaporated.
Whereas the summit appears distant, Kovačević stays formidable concerning the last stretch of the season.
“We need to end prime, or if that’s not potential, then accept second,” the coach added.
Historical past suggests at this time’s assembly can be something however one-sided. Whereas BUL took the utmost factors of their first league assembly, Villa gained revenge in February, knocking the Jinja-based aspect out of the Uganda Cup through a tense penalty shootout following a 2-2 draw.
BUL FC, at present eighth with 34 factors, can be on the lookout for a redemption story of their very own after falling 1-0 to NEC FC of their earlier match.
For Villa, a win is non-negotiable if they’re to maintain their dwindling title hopes—or a runner-up end—inside attain.
