Kaddu Strikes Again As Kitara FC Sink SC Villa 2-0 To Go Second.

Kaddu Strikes Again As Kitara FC Sink SC Villa 2-0 To Go Second

Kitara Football Club sent a strong message in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League title race this evening, producing a composed and clinical performance to dispatch SC Villa 2-0 at Royal Park Butema. The victory not only secured vital bragging rights but also saw Kitara leapfrog Villa into second place on the table, turning up the pressure on leaders Vipers SC. For Villa, it was a frustrating evening where a costly error and a late first-half blow undid their ambitions, leaving them to rue missed chances and defensive lapses.

The breakthrough arrived in the 29th minute, and it was one of experience punishing inexperience. Villa captain Ssemugerwa was dispossessed in a dangerous area, and Kitara’s veteran striker Patrick Henry Kaddu needed no second invitation. He pounced ruthlessly to fire the hosts into the lead, registering his 10th league goal of the season. With that strike, Kaddu moved to within just two goals of current top scorer Ivan Ahimbisibwe of KCCA FC, further cementing his status as one of the league’s most reliable finishers.

Just as SC Villa looked to regroup heading into the break, Kitara struck again in first-half added time. A well-worked move ended with Yunus Sibira doubling the advantage, turning in a clever assist from Jimmy Kalema. The timing of the goal was brutal for the Jogoos, who went into halftime two goals down and with a mountain to climb. Villa pushed for a response in the second half but found Kitara’s backline disciplined and unyielding, as the hosts comfortably saw out the win.

The result has major ramifications for the league standings. Kitara FC now sit second with 54 points from 26 matches, cutting the gap to the summit to five points. The win lifts them two places up the table and keeps their title hopes firmly alive with just a handful of games remaining. In contrast, SC Villa slip to fourth on 51 points from 26 matches, a setback that dents their challenge and hands momentum to their rivals. The defeat also exposed Villa’s vulnerability when pressed high, with the error from their captain proving decisive.

Beyond the three points, this was a statement of intent from Kitara FC. They combined defensive solidity with ruthless finishing and showed the kind of game management that defines title contenders. With Patrick Henry Kaddu in red-hot form and the squad growing in belief, Kitara look primed for a dramatic end to the season. Attention for both sides now shifts to the Stanbic Uganda Cup semi-finals this weekend, where Kitara face Vipers SC and SC Villa take on URA FC. For Villa, the focus will be on an immediate response; for Kitara, it’s about maintaining momentum on two fronts as they chase silverware.