GIANTS SC VILLA AND VIPERS PICK IMPORTANT POINTS IN MATCH DAY 22.

In a thrilling match at Muteesa II Stadium – Wankulukuku, SC Villa clashed with Mbarara City FC in the Startimes Uganda Premier League. Both teams showed determination from the start, with SC Villa taking the lead through Lutalo’s expertly converted free kick in the 20th minute.

However, Mbarara City FC quickly responded with Kitegenyi’s equalizer in the 30th minute, setting the stage for an intense second half. SC Villa regained the lead with Kiwanuka’s goal in the 69th minute, securing a 2-1 victory.

The man of the match, Umaru Lutalo, credited the team’s fight and the fans’ support for the win, as SC Villa climbed to third position in the league standings. Meanwhile, Vipers SC returned to winning ways with a 2-0 victory over URA FC at MTN Omondi Stadium in Lugogo.

Despite missing head coach Livingstone Mbabazi, Vipers maximized points under assistant Richard Wasswa’s guidance, with goals from Moses Waiswa and Abdul Karim Watambala.

Waiswa’s early goal in the 2nd minute set the tone for the reigning champions, while Watambala’s strike in the 90th minute sealed the victory, moving Vipers into fourth place in the league standings.