Overview:

Reagan Mpande struck twice as SC Villa humbled early-season surprise package Buhimba United Saints at Royal Park, Butema.

Friday, October 31, Result

Buhimba United Saints 0-3 SC Villa

SC Villa produced a dominant performance on Friday, cruising to a 3–0 win over Buhimba United Saints at Royal Park, Butema.

Reagan Mpande joined by teammates in celebration.

Reagan Mpande bagged a brace and Aslam Ssemakula added another as the record champions handed the topflight newcomers a second successive defeat.

Mpande opened the scoring inside two minutes, cleverly lobbing goalkeeper Derrick Ayebale after catching him off his line. 

Reagan Mpande (L) celebrates one of his goals with Hassan Mubiru.

Midfielder Ssemakula doubled the lead in the 15th minute, slotting home David Owori’s corner with a precise low drive.

Villa controlled proceedings from there, and Mpande completed his brace after the interval, finishing off a fine team move involving Ibrahim Kasinde.

Mpande won the Man of The Match award.

The result lifts SC Villa to sixth place on seven points, while Buhimba, who started the season with three straight wins, drop to third on nine after consecutive 3–0 defeats.