Kitara FC had been topped champions of the 2025/26 Stanbic Uganda Cup after defeating SC Villa 2-1 throughout the final carried out on the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru on Saturday.
The Royals bought right here from behind to protected the victory, with an private intention from Missi Diego Ssemugera and a second-half strike from Jimmy Kalema proving decisive in a intently contested encounter carried out sooner than an unlimited and passionate crowd.
SC Villa had taken the lead by the use of an private intention by Kitara striker Patrick Henry Kaddu. However, the Royals responded sooner than the break when Ssemugera inadvertently turned the ball into his private internet, making sure the two sides went into halftime stage at 1-1.
After recess, Kitara continued to push forward and eventually found the profitable intention by the use of Jimmy Kalema, whose strike throughout the second half achieved the comeback and handed the Hoima-based aspect one different predominant trophy.
SC Villa seemed for a method once more into the game nevertheless Kitara held company defensively to see out the victory and spark celebrations amongst their supporters.
The triumph marks Kitara’s second Uganda Cup title following their maiden success throughout the 2023/24 season as soon as they defeated NEC FC throughout the final at Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.
By profitable the rivals, Kitara moreover secured Uganda’s slot throughout the 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup, returning to continental soccer for another advertising marketing campaign.
The Stanbic Uganda Cup specific individual awards had been dominated by Kitara players following their worthwhile advertising marketing campaign. Gadafi Wahab was named the match’s Most Useful Participant and Most interesting Midfielder, whereas Meddie Kibirige scooped the Most interesting Goalkeeper accolade. George Senkaaba accomplished as a result of the rivals’s excessive scorer, whereas SC Villa captain David Owori was acknowledged as a result of the match’s Most interesting Defender.
For SC Villa, the defeat ended hopes of profitable a record-extending tenth Uganda Cup crown no matter a formidable run to the last word.
Specific individual Accolades
- MVP: Gadafi Wahab (Kitara FC)
- Most interesting Midfielder: Gadafi Wahab (Kitara FC)
- Most interesting Goalkeeper: Meddie Kibirige (Kitara FC)
- Excessive Scorer: George Senkaaba (Kitara FC)
- Most interesting Defender: David Owori (SC Villa)
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