SC Villa defeated Bright Stars by a 1-0 score in the Startimes Uganda Premier league on their return to Wankulukuku Stadium as they stretched their top of the lead to a four points gap.
Charles Bbaale scored the lone goal in the 72nd minute to guide on form SC Villa to a comfortable 40 points lead as they sit on top of the log with four points above second placed KCCA FC.
The joogos have now extended their unbeaten run to ten games which has seen them win their last five league games consecutively as their last league los came in the month of November 2022 as they lost to Vipers SC by a 2-0 score in Kitende.
The Jackson Magera coached side has now turned into tittle contenders despite playing three games more than second placed KCCA FC.
Bright Stars have now lost three consecutive league games which has seen them drop to the 10th position on the log with just 24points from 19 games.
SC Villa will return to action on as they visit Wakiso Giants on the holy Saturday of 8th April a night which will usher in the Easter holidays.
Bright Stars will return to action as they face Gaddafi at home in Kavumba before the Uganda Cup clash with KCCA FC in the quarterfinals.
How both teams lined up
SC Villa XI
Martin Elungat (GK), Joseph Kafumbe, Kenneth Ssemakula, Hassan Musana, Gift Fred, Travis Mutyaba, David Owori, Tabu Oryem, Davis Ssekajja, Masembe, Charles Bbaale
Bright Stars XI
Sanon Mulabi (GK), Warren Buule, Fiat Cleophas, Ibrahim Kasinde, Derrick Kiggundu, Emmanuel Loki, Jonathan Odongo, Dennis Omony Kaka, Nelson Ssenkatuuka, Etou Gideon, Noordin Bunjo
