Uganda, May 22 -- Teen sensation Patrick Kakande stood up to be counted when SC Villa needed him most in their last league game against Nec in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League Saturday at Lugogo.

That is what exceptional players do world over after all.

Impatiently, the fans had started seeing blues after a barren first half when Kakande withdrew his magic wand to inspire his teammates to a 2-0 victory with goals from Charles Lwanga and Hakim Kiwanuka that yielded a record-extending 17th trophy.

The exquisite assist for Kiwanuka's second goal, that Kakande manufactured after forming rings around defensive midfielders Ibrahim Thembo and Smair Kimwero, sums up why many believe he deserves the league's best award.

Most times, SC Villa...