Sports Club Villa, commonly known as SC Villa and nicknamed The Jogoos, is one of the most successful and historic football clubs in Uganda. Founded in 1975 as Nakivubo Boys, the club has won a record 17 Uganda Premier League titles, 9 Uganda Cup trophies, and 3 CECAFA Clubs Cup titles. Based in Kampala, SC Villa plays its home matches at the Mutesa II Stadium, which has a capacity of 20,200.
The club trains at East High Grounds in Kisaasi, Kampala, and is governed by the Villa Members’ Trust. Known for its dominance in the 1980s and 1990s, SC Villa remains the most decorated team in Ugandan football history.
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- Full name: Sports Club Villa
- Founded: 1975 (as Nakivubo Boys)
- Stadium: Mutesa II Stadium, Kampala
- Capacity: 20,200
- Manager: Morley Byekwaso
- League: Uganda Premier League
- 2024–25 Season: 6th of 16
Name History
- 1975–1979: Nakivubo Boys
- 1980: Nakivubo Villa
- 1981–Present: Sports Club Villa
Nickname(s): The Jogoos
Club Governance
- Owners: Villa Members’ Trust
- Past Patrons: Kezekiah Ssegwanga Musisi, George Faison Ddamulira, Henry Balamaze Lwanga, Gerrald Kasozi
- Board of Trustees: Gerrald Ssendawula, McDusman Kabega, Omar Ahmed, Franco Mugabe, Fredrick Ivan Kawuma, Moses Matovu, William Nkemba
Past Presidents
- Daniel Musoke Kiwalabye (1975–1979)
- Patrick Edward Kawooya (1979–1993)
- Franco Mugabe (1993–2010)
- Fred Muwema (2010–2012)
- Salim Ssemanda (2012–2014)
- Ben Immanuel Misagga (2014–2018)
- William Nkemba (2018–2021)
- Omar Ahmed (2021–Present)
Current Executive Committee (2024–25)
- President: Omar Ahmed
- CEO: William Nkemba
- Senior Vice President: Daniel Bakaki
- Vice President Technical: Sam Mubiru
- Vice President Administration: Baker Mugano
- Spokesperson: Asan Kasingye
- Women Affairs: Sarah Adong
Achievements
- Ugandan Premier League (17): 1982, 1984, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1992, 1994, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2023–24
- Uganda Cup (9): 1983, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2009, 2015
- CECAFA Clubs Cup (3): 1987, 2003, 2005
Record in CAF Competitions
- CAF Champions League (8 appearances): Best – Second Round (1999, 2001)
- African Cup of Champions Clubs (6 appearances): Finalist – 1991
- CAF Confederation Cup (2 appearances): Best – Second Round (2016)
- CAF Cup (2 appearances): Finalist – 1992
- CAF Cup Winners’ Cup (3 appearances): Best – Quarter-Finals (1984)
Notable Players
Over the years, SC Villa has produced and attracted many of Uganda’s football icons, including:
- Paul Hasule (legendary defender and coach)
- Magid Musisi (Uganda’s first professional in Europe)
- Denis Onyango (continental champion goalkeeper with Mamelodi Sundowns)
- Andy Mwesigwa, Edgar Watson, Emmanuel Okwi, Hassan Mubiru
Legacy
SC Villa stands as the pioneer of modern football in Uganda, blending local talent with international exposure. The Jogoos’ golden era in the 1980s and 1990s established them as a continental powerhouse, with the club reaching the 1991 African Cup of Champions Clubs final. Today, the team continues to nurture talent while competing fiercely in the Uganda Premier League.
