Friday September 4, 2026
- Hamz stadium, Nakivubo 8pm
URA aim to keep their perfect start to the 2026/27 season intact when they host record champions SC Villa at the Hamz stadium, Nakivubo on Friday under the lights.
Jimmy Kintu’s men started with a 2-1 come from behind win over Maroons while Villa drew 1-1 with Kitara – both matches played at Mutesa II stadium, Wankulukuku.
URA have to contend with a recent bad record against the Jogoos with no win since the 1-0 on the final day of the 2022/23 season which denied the Jogoos a title that season.
Villa are unbeaten against URA eight matches in all competitions since that defeat and won three of the four meetings last season including twice in the Uganda Cup semi-final.
URA will rely on Moses Waiswa, Abraham Tusubira, Lubwama, Nelson Ssenkatuka and youngster Marvin Nyanzi to unlock the Villa backline manned by new captain Arnold Odong.
For Villa, the onus to threaten the hosts’ backline on Patrick Kakande who was superb against Kitara, Frank Ssebuufu and Reagan Mpande who was a culprit for missing a good chance to extend lead in the opening match.