Browsing Month February, 2003
Edgar Watson opens his heart
By Online Reporter at February 24, 2003 | 2:37 pm | 0 Comment
Edgar Watson Suubi, 30 is the captain of SC Villa and the Uganda Cranes. He is considered the most disciplined player in Uganda. But just how much do you know about Edgar? He tells it all below: - The first thing I do in the morning… I am an early riser. I say a short prayer and read a motivational book for about 10 minutes for an inspirational quote. I am reading more...
Obwin to replace Mubiru in Brunei
By Online Reporter at February 24, 2003 | 2:35 pm | 0 Comment
Uganda Cranes and SC Villa alternate captain Philip Obwin is set to travel to Brunei in place of Express' Hassan Mubiru - the gullible striker who was manipulated by Express chairman Godfrey Kirumira in a move that killed off his opportunity of a life time. Kirumira has since admitted that the so called Mubiru saga was a set-up to get even with SC Villa. Hassan Mubiru more...
Presidential bus for SC Villa!
By Online Reporter at February 22, 2003 | 2:37 pm | 0 Comment
President Yoweri Museveni has offered SC Villa a brand new Shs 60 million omnibus. The President is rewarding the 2003 Cecafa (Kagame) Cup champions for bringing honour to Uganda after 16 years of drought at that level. Only KCC and SC Villa have won the Cecafa championships of all Ugandan teams. KCC opened the way in 1978; then SC Villa in 1987 and 2003. SC more...
What’s up with left sided players?
By Online Reporter at February 21, 2003 | 3:05 pm | 0 Comment
FUFA CORNER CORNER ---- With Hassan Badru Zziwa Is it true that left sided players are very hot tempered, or is it just an attitude among football players? This is the question which soccer fans were debating - after the Mauritius-Uganda match, played last weekend, in Port Louis. David Obua This Cranes winger reportedly raised his middle finger at the Cranes more...
Wedding bells for Edgar Watson
By Online Reporter at February 17, 2003 | 2:38 pm | 0 Comment
It is time when wedding bells must finally chime for SC Villa's inspirational skipper, Edgar Watson. According to the grapevine, Edgar - SC Villa's most successful captain since Paul Hasule - is set to wed his current girlfriend "very soon". Contributions -- financial and otherwise -- are most welcome. Contact Edgar Watson himself (077-408661) or call the Villa more...
League action on Wednesday
By Online Reporter at February 16, 2003 | 3:30 pm | 0 Comment
There is no rest for SC Villa's players as they return to the Nile Special Super League (NSSL) against Mbarara on Wednesday at Namboole. SC Villa is presently third on the table with 21 points from 7 games. URA leads the table followed by Masaka. On Saturday SC Villa is back in action again against Police, also at Namboole which both sides use as their 'home' more...
SC Villa pocket Kazini’s Shs 5m
By Online Reporter at February 16, 2003 | 2:37 pm | 0 Comment
SC Villa has made a strong bid for Eritrean striker Biniam Gebreslassie, one of the top scorers in the recent Cecafa tournament in Kampala. Gebreslassie plays for Red Sea of Eritrea. SC has already negotiated with the player and also agreed on a draft contract with his club. On Friday FUFA, the Uganda football federation, wrote to the Eritrean football association more...
New car for Micho
By Online Reporter at February 12, 2003 | 2:34 pm | 0 Comment
Head coach Sredojevic Milutin 'Micho' shall from Monday (January 20) be riding in new 'wheels' (car) -- courtesy of SC Villa treasurer and chairman (admin.), Hajj Omar Ahmed Mandela. Watch this space for a picture of the 'limousine' after it is officially unveiled on the weekend. Micho's present car was, last year, donated to SC Villa by assistant team manager Chris more...
CECAFA finals on Tuesday
By Online Reporter at February 11, 2003 | 2:49 pm | 0 Comment
SC Villa 2, Express 1 It is official: SC Villa meet Simba SC in the finals of the 2003 CECAFA club championships (Kagame Cup) on Tuesday (February 11) at Namboole. Kick off is 4.30p.m. The match was initially fixed on Monday, February 10, but has now been rescheduled to Tuesday to coincide with Idd Day celebrations. SC Villa earned her place in the finals more...
Ange Noir invites SC Villa
By Online Reporter at February 11, 2003 | 2:33 pm | 0 Comment
Ange Noir proprietor Charlie Lubega, also Uganda's most accomplished motor rallying champion, has invited SC Villa players for a big do in the discotheque, Saturday. Charlie said all SC Villa players are free to take their girlfriends to Ange Noir on Saturday. "The players are free to come with their girl friends. The first drinks are also on the house," Charlie more...
