SC Villa head coach Zeljko Kovacevic has issued a assured however cautious message forward of Saturday’s Stanbic Uganda Cup last towards Kitara FC, insisting his aspect is prepared for a troublesome problem however will method the match with perception.
Talking in the course of the pre-match press convention, Kovacevic acknowledged the power of Kitara whereas sustaining that SC Villa are centered on delivering a profitable efficiency on the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru.
“Anticipate a tough recreation, however we will play with confidence,” Kovacevic stated.
The Serbian tactician, who’s in his first season at Villa Park, is chasing his first main trophy with the Jogoos and believes success within the Uganda Cup could be a major milestone for each him and his squad.
“For me, it’s my first season at Villa and I will probably be pleased with my gamers if we emerge victorious,” he added.
Kovacevic praised Kitara’s high quality and training setup, describing them as a well-organised aspect able to making the ultimate extremely aggressive.
“We’re taking part in an excellent workforce with plenty of expertise and a very good coach. We anticipate an excellent recreation,” he famous.
Regardless of admitting that SC Villa don’t frequently function on synthetic turf, Kovacevic dismissed issues over the taking part in floor, insisting his workforce has beforehand tailored effectively in comparable circumstances.
“We don’t normally play on synthetic surfaces, however now we have all the time managed to grind outcomes on such grounds,” he defined.
The Villa coach additionally revealed that his method will probably be formed by how Kitara arrange tactically, highlighting the significance of preparation and evaluation forward of the ultimate.
“The method will rely upon the opponent earlier than I select the sport plan. I all the time watch their video games and I do know the form of opponents we face,” he stated.
SC Villa captain David Owori echoed the coach’s confidence, saying the gamers are absolutely ready and conscious of the stakes concerned within the last.
“We now have reached this far as a workforce. We now have ready and skilled effectively, and we hope for one of the best,” Owori stated.
“That is our solely hope for silverware and we hope to place up a spirited combat. Any mistake we make might be too pricey, so now we have no room for errors.”
SC Villa booked their place within the last after a dominant 3-0 mixture victory over URA FC, displaying defensive self-discipline and attacking effectivity throughout each legs.
Kitara, however, reached the ultimate in dramatic trend, eliminating defending champions Vipers SC on the away objectives rule after a 1-1 mixture draw.
Saturday’s last carries excessive stakes, with the winner not solely lifting the Stanbic Uganda Cup but in addition securing Uganda’s slot within the 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup.
Either side head into the match with perception, however Kovacevic insists SC Villa’s confidence will probably be key as they purpose to finish the season with silverware.
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