Patrick Jonah Kakande, the Uganda Premier League’s reigning MVP, has ended weeks of speculation by signing a new two-year deal with SC Villa.
The 21-year-old playmaker, who guided the Jogoos to a record 17th league crown last season, had let his contract expire in June, fueling talk of a move abroad or to rivals Vipers.
Instead, he chose to stay, a decision that keeps him in the national team’s spotlight ahead of December’s Africa Cup of Nations.
Kakande’s return bolsters an already dangerous attack featuring Ibrahim Kasinde, a rejuvenated Hassan Mubiru, Reagan Mpande, Frank Ssebuufu and Charles Lwanga.
Fans sensed his commitment when he showed up at Kadiba to celebrate Villa’s FUFA Super 8 win over NEC this month despite being mishandled.
Therefore SC Villa will be keeping their talisman is the ideal boost before the 2025/26 season and for the league.
