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ANALYTICAL: CAN VILLA’S SYSTEM SURVIVE WITHOUT FLEXIBLE MIDFIELD MAESTRO DAVID OWORI
David Owori's journey from a drifter to SC Villa's most dependable player is capped by an AFCON call-up, but his absence leaves a critical hole against URA.
After drifting between clubs like Vipers, Proline, Villa, Vélez CF in Spain, Utsiktens BK in Sweden, and even a period without a team, David Owori has finally found his footing.
Last Wednesday night at Kadiba, it felt like the perfect moment for SC Villa fans, and Ugandan football fans in general, to appreciate David Owori, the often-overlooked but crucial player in Zeljko Kovacevic’s system.
His roundabout career has shaped him into Villa’s adaptable player and one of the league's most important performers.
At 29, Owori has become an asset. He can play right-back, control the game from midfield, or move forward to link up attacks.
In Kovacevic’s system, he’s the key to keeping things moving, the player who anticipates plays quicker than anyone else. He's quietly become essential to Villa’s drive for an 18th league title.
That's why his absence tonight, as he joins the Uganda Cranes’ team for Afcon 2025, leaves a big hole.
Villa can manage without Reagan Mpande because they have Charles Lwanga, Frank Ssebuufu, Andrew Otim, and Patrick Kakande.
But replacing Owori is not easy. Kovacevic loses his most dependable player under pressure, his most flexible player, and the link through which the coach's high-energy style flows.
Frank Mulimi will likely fill in, but he doesn’t have Owori’s awareness, agility, or control—qualities Villa will miss as they attempt to bounce back from their 1-0 loss to Maroons in Luzira.
With 17 points from nine games and in fourth place, the Jogoos need to avoid another slip-up if they want to stay close to the leaders.
Their opponents, URA, are struggling and hard to predict. They’re in ninth place with 11 points and lost 1-0 to Kitara last week. They haven’t found their rhythm this season.
But Villa-URA games are usually unpredictable, and their last five matches have been close. Tonight, URA will try to take advantage of Owori’s absence, knowing it weakens Villa’s setup.
David Owori's big chance
Meanwhile, the AFCON call-up is a big opportunity for Owori. He has a chance to challenge Toby Sibbick for the Cranes’ right-back position, compete for a midfield spot, and finally establish himself as a regular international player.
His tryout starts with friendlies against Gabon and FAR Rabat before Uganda plays Tunisia, Tanzania, and Nigeria in Group C.
Earlier today at Bugonga Fisheries Ground, Abdallah Mubiru’s Entebbe UPPC, with 14 points, hosted seven-time champions Express (12 points) as both teams looked to gain ground on the leaders.
LIFE AFTER OKELLO: HOW ABDULKARIM WATAMBALA BECAME VIPERS' NEW MIDFIELD COMMANDER
Vipers SC dismantled Police FC 4-1 at Kitende, led by a stunning AbdulKarim Watambala goal to extend their lead at the UPL summit.
Vipers came out flying, up 3-0 by halftime against a stunned Police squad. Once again, AbdulKarim Watambala pulled the strings in midfield, making everything tick.
With this 4-1 thumping at St. Mary’s Stadium in Kitende, Vipers held onto their three-point lead at the top of the Startimes Uganda Premier League heading into the last games of the first round.
Honestly, what was supposed to be a top-of-the-table clash turned into a breeze for the defending champions. They probably played their best half of football since Ivan Minnaert took over as head coach last July.
Watambala, who’s looked like a new man since his close friend Allan Okello left, set up the opener for Milton Karisa with a clever through ball. Karisa made no mistake, poking the ball past a scrambling Mathias Muwanga in the 32nd minute.
Then came the moment of the night. Watambala picked up a pass from Enoch Ssebagala just outside the box, and with police defenders backing off, he smashed a rocket in off the underside of the crossbar. That was his third goal in two games, after his brace in Saturday’s 3-0 win over URA.
Right before halftime, Odili Chukwuma put the game to bed, heading in Usama Arafat’s cross after nutmegging Richard Matovu.
Police barely threatened all evening, but Saidi Kyeyune managed to pull one back with a low shot just four minutes into the second half. It didn’t matter much. Vipers stretched their lead again in the 77th minute, when substitute Yunus Sentamu headed the ball across for Usama to tap in their fourth.
The win pushes the Vipers to 33 points. Police drop to third with 27. KCCA move into second place after brushing aside UPDF 4-0. Sammy Ssebaduka grabbed two goals, with Joel Sserunjogi and substitute Alpha Ssali also on the scoresheet.
UPL UPDATES: KCCA FC HELD IN LUZIRA WHILE POLICE FC CLOSE THE GAP AT TOP
Police FC move to second after beating Calvary, while KCCA is held to a goalless draw by Maroons in a rusty MD13 clash.
After beating Calvary, Police moved up to second place in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League. KCCA didn't score against Maroons, and Entebbe UPPC beat UPDF, keeping the title race close on match day 13.
Police grabbed second place in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League after a 2-0 win against Calvary at Kiira Road on Wednesday.
Breaks during the season are usually a time for teams to regroup and let players rest after many games in a short time. But for the Uganda Premier League, there hasn't been much going on since mid-December, partly because of the 2025 AFCON.
Today's game between Maroons and KCCA in Luzira was different. Both teams seemed out of practice, which might explain the dull game that ended with no score.
Neither team seemed ready to push for a win, and there were few chances to score.
KCCA and Maroons each played one game between December 17 and today, losing to Police and Buhimba United Saints, respectively. That's just one game in 35 days.
Maroons played a physical game, preventing KCCA from controlling the ball and playing their usual style. This could be why coach Brian Ssenyondo took out Ashraf Mugume and Saidi Mayanja at halftime, replacing them with Brian Jjara and Derrick Nsibambi.
The home team kept KCCA away from the goal, and even when they brought in another striker, Emmanuel Anyama, later in the second half, they didn't get many chances.
Maroons defended well as a team to earn a point, putting them in seventh place with 16 points.
For KCCA FC, this result is a setback in their chase for the title. They are tied for first place with 27 points, the same as Police, who beat Calvary FC, and Vipers, who have two games left.
Wednesday's results:
Maroons 0-0 KCCA
Police 2-0 Calvary
UPDF 0-1 Entebbe UPPC
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