The strike made it six goals for Kakande in the league this season. He has also assisted twice in 16 games.
SC Villa's attacking prodigy Jonah Patrick Kakande scored exquisitely from distance to earn his side a hard-fought Uganda Premier League victory against Kitara FC at the Masindi Municipal Stadium on Wednesday.
In the 85th minute, Kakande rolled on a loose ball, spotted goalkeeper Crispus Kusiima off his line, and struck a belter into the top right corner to make it 1-1 on enemy territory.
The strike made it six goals for Kakande in the league this season. He has also assisted twice in 16 games.
Kitara had netted in the 57th minute through substitute Brian Aheebwa off a rebound after goalkeeper Meddie Kibirige had spilt a shot from Jude Semugabi.
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The point took Villa fourth with 30 points in 17 matches. They will host third-placed Vipers in their next match on February 24.
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However, as the two tied 0-0 at the MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo, last Friday, the fans, according to Mubiru, were fully behind the team and made him feel "secure."
A day earlier, Kitara, who is second with 33 points, will be guests at the MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo, against KCCA FC.