SC Villa Wins 17th Title with 2-0 Victory Over NEC

Summary:

• SC Villa clinched their 17th title with a 2-0 win over NEC, thanks to second-half goals from Charles Lwanga and Hakim Kiwanuka. Fans celebrated wildly as the team ended a 20-year wait for the championship. In other matches, Vipers defeated Mbarara City 4-1, BUL won 3-0 against Busoga United, Kitara beat Gaddafi 3-0, UPDF edged Wakiso Giants 1-0, and both URA vs. Bright Stars and Maroons vs. KCCA ended in 1-1 draws.

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KAMPALA, (Examiner) – In a thrilling series of matches, SC Villa secured their long-awaited 17th title with a 2-0 victory over NEC at the MTN Omondi Stadium in Lugogo.

Charles Lwanga and Hakim Kiwanuka struck in the second half, sealing the win and ensuring victories by BUL, Vipers SC, and Kitara were inconsequential. Despite a challenging first half, where NEC matched them stride for stride, SC Villa’s persistence paid off.

Coach Dusan Stojanovic had to make an early substitution, bringing on David Owori for the injured Arnold Odong, resulting in Gavin Kizito shifting to center-back.

The breakthrough came in the 67th minute when Lwanga headed in a cross from Umar Lutalo, the man of the match. Eight minutes later, Kiwanuka added a second goal after a brilliant team move, sending the Villa fans into a frenzy. Substitutes Reagan Mpande and Abasi Kyeyune helped maintain possession until the final whistle, sparking wild celebrations as fans flooded the pitch.

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Prominent figures like Fufa President Moses Magogo, Katikiiro of Buganda Charles Peter Mayiga, UPL Chairperson Omar Mandela, StarTimes representatives, and former Villa players, including Denis Onyango, were in attendance to witness the historic win.

In other matches, Vipers defeated Mbarara City 4-1 with Milton Karisa netting twice, supported by goals from Karim Watambala and Abubaker Lawal. BUL triumphed 3-0 over Busoga United, Kitara overcame Gaddafi 3-0, UPDF edged out Wakiso Giants 1-0, and both URA vs. Bright Stars and Maroons vs. KCCA ended in 1-1 draws.

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