Uganda, April 21 -- SC Villa's 20-year league trophy-less jinx remains intact, and versatile defender Kenneth Semakula wants to be that captain-fantastic that finally crushes that curse.

"It is an honour for me to be holding the treasured club armband and my prayer is that I will be the skipper to raise that (StarTimes Uganda Premier League) trophy in case we win it this season," revealed the former Busoga United defender.

A hot property at Villa and Uganda Cranes, Semakula has played at right-back, centre-back and defensive midfield for the 16-time league kings this season.

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