SC Villa head coach Željko Kovačević is anticipating a grueling encounter this afternoon as a result of the Jogoos host BUL FC in a high-stakes Uganda Premier League battle on the Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.
The file champions uncover themselves in acquainted territory instantly, returning to the stadium that served as their home for lots of ultimate season.
The momentary relocation comes after their current base, Kadiba Stadium, was reserved for the Uganda girls’s nationwide group ahead of their important World Cup qualifier in opposition to Ghana this Saturday.
Villa enters the match buoyed by a dominant 2-0 victory over URA FC inside the first leg of the Uganda Cup semifinals. However, their league variety took a hit of their last outing—a disappointing 2-0 loss to Kitara FC in Hoima.
Kovačević is beneath no illusions regarding the downside posed by a BUL FC aspect that already defeated them 2-1 inside the reverse fixture at Njeru earlier this season.
“BUL just isn’t going to return to play an easy sport,” Kovačević warned. “They’ll come to point us that they’re group, so I anticipate a battle from them.”
Whatever the tactical downside, the coach’s hand is strengthened by a transparent bill of properly being all through his roster.
“We now have now to position up a robust current on account of all the players will be discovered. We now have now no accidents or suspensions,” he confirmed.
The Jogoos at current sit fourth inside the standings with 51 components, trailing leaders Vipers SC by eight components. With KCCA FC (55) and Kitara (54) moreover ahead of them, the margin for error has evaporated.
Whereas the summit seems distant, Kovačević stays formidable regarding the remaining stretch of the season.
“We have to finish excessive, or if that isn’t attainable, then settle for second,” the coach added.
Historic previous suggests instantly’s meeting is likely to be one thing nevertheless one-sided. Whereas BUL took the utmost components of their first league meeting, Villa gained revenge in February, knocking the Jinja-based aspect out of the Uganda Cup via a tense penalty shootout following a 2-2 draw.
BUL FC, at current eighth with 34 components, is likely to be in the hunt for a redemption story of their very personal after falling 1-0 to NEC FC of their earlier match.
For Villa, a win is non-negotiable in the event that they’re to take care of their dwindling title hopes—or a runner-up finish—inside attain.
