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Africa-Press – Uganda. <\/strong><\/span>This was foreordained. It was meant to be. It had to be. And it has.<\/p>\n

After 20 agonising years, SC Villa finally won their record-extending 17th league title on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Youngsters Charles Lwanga and Hakim Kiwanuka scored two second half goals at the MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo for a 2-0 StarTimes Uganda Premier League victory over Nec to bring that two-decade pain to an end.<\/p>\n

During that time, Villa watched Police win their first, URA their first, second, third and fourth; Vipers their first, second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth, Express add two to their five, and KCCA clinch six more to come to within two league titles of SC Villa\u2019s 16.<\/p>\n

Hasule spirit <\/b><\/p>\n

Villa\u2019s record-extending title was fittingly won 20 years after the passing of the club\u2019s greatest ever captain, the late Paul Edwin \u2018V8\u2019 Hasule.<\/p>\n

There was also a timely touch of class when Hasule\u2019s brother, Geoffrey Higenyi, delivered the trophy to the field of play for the handover ceremony.<\/p>\n

Higenyi, alongside Hasule – the latter as captain – was part of the Villa league and cup double winning team in 1986.<\/p>\n

The trophy had earlier arrived at the stadium in a helicopter, with Fufa president Moses Magogo and UPL board chairman Arinaitwe Rugyendo in company.<\/p>\n

Royalty <\/b><\/p>\n

The VIP section was a who is who in Villa\u2019s rich history. The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga – clad in his favourite club\u2019s blue Villa jersey – could not contain his joy, throwing fists of victory before handing the trophy over to captain Kenneth Ssemakula later on.<\/p>\n

Club president Hajj Omar Mandela led his executive that also includes Villa legend and CEO William Nkemba, as well as former executive members Franco Mugabe and Immanuel Ben Misagga<\/p>\n

Legends including Paul Mukatabala, former Cranes captain Denis Onyango and midfielder Hakim Magumba, the latter two part of the team that won the league with Villa in 2004, as well as ex-Villa striker Emmanuel Okwi were all in attendance.<\/p>\n

Former Cranes and Villa coach Micho Sredojevic, who managed the club for most of that winning season 20 years ago until he left for St George, leaving Sam Timbe to finish the job with about eight matches left, was also at Lugogo.<\/p>\n

In the packed general stands, there were waves of furore, with thousands of anxious Villa fans urging their team on.<\/p>\n

Early nerves overcome<\/b><\/p>\n

Villa\u2019s triumphant season, overseen by a rather reserved Serbian coach in Dusan Stojanovic and deputised by Morley Byekwaso – also part of the 2004 title winning team – ended with the Jogoos on top with 57 points.<\/p>\n

That is one more point than Bul and Vipers, and two ahead of Kitara. The trio also won their respective final day matches against Busoga United, Mbarara City and Gaddafi.<\/p>\n

It was, however, far from smooth sailing for Villa at Lugogo, where everyone associated with the club had their fingernails for an uncomfortable snack in the first 45 goalless minutes.<\/p>\n

The sheer size of the occasion wore heavy on the young shoulders of Stojanovic boys, and the near-empty midfield and misplaced passes in the face of a defiant Nec side completely devoid of pressure were visible for all to see.<\/p>\n

Actually, the main standout moment of the half was when skipper Ssemakula took matters into his hands, driving from defence all the way to Nec goal and shooting. Villa fans acknowledged with a loud clap and standing ovation.<\/p>\n

The anxiety amongst the thousands of Villa fans in the stands was so heavy you could touch it.<\/p>\n

This was also in the knowledge that Bul, Vipers and Kitara, the other three teams vying for the title on the final day – were all cruising in their respective matches at half time.<\/p>\n

The title was headed outside Kampala for the first time in over four decades as Bul were champions-in-waiting for the majority of the title chasing matches.<\/p>\n

Well, until the 67th minute when a sudden powerful roar engulfed Lugogo and elsewhere in the country where Villa fans were following the match from.<\/p>\n

After some half time pep talk from Stojanovic and his team, Villa were more probing than cautious, and their adventure paid off when Lwanga headed in the opener from a Umar Lutalo cross for all hell to break loose in Lugogo.<\/p>\n

The relief was tangible. Every Villa fan hugged whoever and whatever was next to them. Players – wherever one was facing – were seen urging their fans for more support. Now, it looked like it.<\/p>\n

If Bul and Vipers hoped for a quick response from Nec, they were disappointed as Villa capitalised on the momentum to further subdue the visitors.<\/p>\n

And with a quarter of the game to play, Patrick Jonah Kakande, himself subdued for most of the game, came to life – surging forward before releasing Kiwanuka on the right.<\/p>\n

Calm as you like, Kiwanuka dragged the ball with him into the box, inviting Nec goalkeeper Benjamin Ochan to come out.<\/p>\n

And as Ochan rushed out, Kiwanuka calmly rolled the ball under him for Villa\u2019s second goal and certainly first league title in two decades.<\/p>\n

After party, and players shirts taken<\/b><\/p>\n

By this time VIlla fans were in full voice. Only the full time whistle stood between them and storming of the pitch.<\/p>\n

And as day follows night, a sea of them stormed the pitch at full time, overwhelming the available stadium security in green reflectors.<\/p>\n

From how events turned out, it is possible Fufa did not fully prepare for the hunger of waiting for a title for 20 years, and behind the scenes, they will be the first to acknowledge.<\/p>\n

That Lugogo is also an improvised stadium with limited security measures in terms of infrastructure did not also help matters.<\/p>\n

In that excitement with throngs of Villa fans on the pitch with their heroes, no player remained with a shirt they played in. Most, if not all were taken by fans. Not stolen, but taken. In celebration!<\/p>\n

That is why you saw Villa fans returning for the title ceremony in the white jerseys that they warmed in pre-match.<\/p>\n

That is why you will also struggle to see a clear picture capturing the entire frame of the ceremony podium because photographers had no way through.<\/p>\n

After Katikkiro Peter Mayiga handed over the trophy to Ssemakula, wild celebrations ensued both for fans and players.<\/p>\n

There is an interesting video inside the Villa dressing room, where the shirtless players, with an equally shirtless Stojanovic, celebrated away with reckless abandon.<\/p>\n

Fan trophy parade<\/b><\/p>\n

As that was happening, the trophy was somewhere else. It had already hit the streets as Villa fans did their own bus parade through Kampala before heading to Villa Park in Nsambya, where they slaughtered goats and partied till late.<\/p>\n

\u201cTwenty years is too long,\u201d Sarah Adong, a Villa executive member, explained the circumstances under which the trophy left the team.<\/p>\n

\u201dThe fans committee officially requested for the trophy and after their unofficial parade, they returned the trophy to us. Villa is a community club so we celebrate together. However, we shall have the club\u2019s official trophy parade.\u201d<\/p>\n

From Lugogo, Villa players were hosted to dinner by the club president, Mandela, at his Lugogo branch of Cafe Javas.<\/p>\n

Overall, it was a fitting and deserving finale for Villa, who – amongst title rivals – played some of the most eye-catching football this season under Serbian coach Stojanovic. They will breathe in now and then think of Caf and Cecafa.<\/p>\n

StarTimes Uganda Premier League<\/b>
\nTable standings<\/b>
\nTeam P W D L G A Pts<\/b><\/p>\n

SC Villa 29 16 9 4 40 21 57<\/p>\n

Bul 29 16 8 5 36 17 56<\/p>\n

Vipers 29 16 8 5 45 20 56<\/p>\n

Kitara 29 16 6 7 46 24 54<\/p>\n

KCCA 29 15 4 10 54 33 49<\/p>\n

Nec 29 14 6 9 35 34 48<\/p>\n

Maroons 29 10 11 8 35 26 41<\/p>\n

URA 29 10 10 9 30 27 40<\/p>\n

Bright Stars 29 7 15 7 33 33 36<\/p>\n

Express 29 9 5 15 36 38 32<\/p>\n

Mbarara 29 6 14 9 22 29 32<\/p>\n

Wakiso 29 9 5 15 27 42 32<\/p>\n

UPDF 29 7 6 16 23 39 27<\/p>\n

Busoga 29 6 7 16 25 53 25<\/p>\n

Gadaffi 29 7 4 18 24 54 25<\/p>\n

Arua Hill 15 1 2 12 12 33 5<\/p>\n

Note: Arua Hill was expelled from the league<\/b>
\nTop scorers<\/b><\/p>\n

1 Muhammad Shaban (KCCA) 17 goals<\/p>\n

2 Denis Omedi (Kitara) 15<\/p>\n

3 Nelson Senkatuka (Bright Stars) 13<\/p>\n

4 Isaac Wagoina (Express) 13<\/p>\n

5 Fred Amaku (Maroons) 12<\/p>\n

6 Kenneth Kimera (Wakiso Giants) 10<\/p>\n

7 Alex Kitata (Bul 10<\/p>\n

8 Cromwell Rwothmio (Nec) 9<\/p>\n

8 Jonah Patrick Kakande (SC Villa) 9<\/p>\n

8 Milton Karisa (Vipers) 9<\/p>\n

Results<\/b><\/p>\n

Nec 0-2 SC Villa<\/p>\n

Vipers 4-1 Mbarara City<\/p>\n

Busoga United 0-3 Bul<\/p>\n

Kitara 3-0 Gadaffi<\/p>\n

Wakiso Giants 0-1 UPDF<\/p>\n

Maroons 1-1 KCCA<\/p>\n

URA 1-1 Bright Stars<\/p>\n

League winners<\/b><\/p>\n

1968\/1969: Prisons (now Maroons)<\/p>\n

1969: Prisons<\/p>\n

1970: Coffee United<\/p>\n

1971: Simba<\/p>\n

1974: Express<\/p>\n

1975: Express<\/p>\n

1976: KCC (now KCCA)<\/p>\n

1977: KCC<\/p>\n

1978: Simba<\/p>\n

1979: Uganda Commercial Bank<\/p>\n

1980: Nile Breweries<\/p>\n

1981: KCC<\/p>\n

1982: SC Villa<\/p>\n

1983: KCC<\/p>\n

1984: SC Villa<\/p>\n

1985: KCC<\/p>\n

1986: SC Villa<\/p>\n

1987: SC Villa<\/p>\n

1988: SC Villa<\/p>\n

1989: SC Villa<\/p>\n

1990: SC Villa<\/p>\n

1991: KCC<\/p>\n

1992: SC Villa<\/p>\n

1993: Express<\/p>\n

1994: SC Villa<\/p>\n

1995: Express<\/p>\n

1996: Express<\/p>\n

1997: KCC<\/p>\n

1998: SC Villa<\/p>\n

1999: SC Villa<\/p>\n

2000: SC Villa<\/p>\n

2001: SC Villa<\/p>\n

2002: SC Villa<\/p>\n

2002\/2003: SC Villa<\/p>\n

2004: SC Villa<\/p>\n

2005: Police<\/p>\n

2006: URA<\/p>\n

2006\/2007: URA<\/p>\n

2007\/2008: KCC<\/p>\n

2008\/2009: URA<\/p>\n

2009\/2010: Bunamwaya (now Vipers)<\/p>\n

2010\/2011: URA<\/p>\n

2011\/2012: Express<\/p>\n

2012\/2013: KCC<\/p>\n

2013\/2014: KCC<\/p>\n

2014\/2015: Vipers<\/p>\n

2015\/2016: KCCA<\/p>\n

2016\/2017: KCCA<\/p>\n

2017\/2018: Vipers<\/p>\n

2018\/2019: KCCA<\/p>\n

2019\/2020: Vipers<\/p>\n

2020\/2021: Express<\/p>\n

2021\/2022: Vipers<\/p>\n

2022\/2023: Vipers<\/p>\n

2023\/24: SC Villa<\/p>\n

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