Villa determined to turn their off-field woes into victory in visit to Busoga

Uganda Premier League record holders SC Villa will be keen on suspending" their off-the-field anguish and turn them into positive results as they visit Busoga United.

Nasty reports have rocked Villa in the past days, with allegations of tge president, Omar Mandela slapping midfielder Ronald Ssekiganda during their 2-1 win over Mbarara City FC last time out.

The incidents reportedly sparked rage within members of the team which has seen the exit of part of the staff.

With the ongoing troubles, Villa will have to turn up against the Jinja-based team to push their title aspirations.

Victory for the third-placed Jogoo will see them ascend to second on the log with 42 points, two adrift of leaders Kitara FC.

Kitara take on NEC FC later in the day at the MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo.

On the other hand, Busoga United will continue to push their survival ambitions as victory will have them out of the relegation zone.

Villa were comfortable 2-0 victors over Busoga United in the first round, courtesy of Ssekiganda and Umar Lutalo.