Kitara FC have been topped champions of the 2025/26 Stanbic Uganda Cup after defeating SC Villa 2-1 within the ultimate performed on the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru on Saturday.
The Royals got here from behind to safe the victory, with an personal aim from Missi Diego Ssemugera and a second-half strike from Jimmy Kalema proving decisive in a carefully contested encounter performed earlier than an enormous and passionate crowd.
SC Villa had taken the lead by means of an personal aim by Kitara striker Patrick Henry Kaddu. Nevertheless, the Royals responded earlier than the break when Ssemugera inadvertently turned the ball into his personal web, guaranteeing the 2 sides went into halftime stage at 1-1.
After recess, Kitara continued to push ahead and finally discovered the successful aim by means of Jimmy Kalema, whose strike within the second half accomplished the comeback and handed the Hoima-based facet one other main trophy.
SC Villa looked for a approach again into the sport however Kitara held agency 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 within the 2023/24 season after they defeated NEC FC within the ultimate at Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.
By successful the competitors, Kitara additionally secured Uganda’s slot within the 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup, returning to continental soccer for an additional marketing campaign.
The Stanbic Uganda Cup particular person awards have been dominated by Kitara gamers following their profitable marketing campaign. Gadafi Wahab was named the match’s Most Beneficial Participant and Finest Midfielder, whereas Meddie Kibirige scooped the Finest Goalkeeper accolade. George Senkaaba completed because the competitors’s prime scorer, whereas SC Villa captain David Owori was acknowledged because the match’s Finest Defender.
For SC Villa, the defeat ended hopes of successful a record-extending tenth Uganda Cup crown regardless of a powerful run to the ultimate.
Particular person Accolades
- MVP: Gadafi Wahab (Kitara FC)
- Finest Midfielder: Gadafi Wahab (Kitara FC)
- Finest Goalkeeper: Meddie Kibirige (Kitara FC)
- High Scorer: George Senkaaba (Kitara FC)
- Finest Defender: David Owori (SC Villa)
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