MATCH PREVIEW: BUL FC vs NEC FC
The Unbeaten Eastern Giants Face Biggest Test At Home.
The action returns to Njeru tomorrow, Wednesday 21st October, at 4:00 PM at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru, as table leaders BUL FC host third-placed NEC FC in a mouth-watering MD7 encounter.
After beating UPDF FC 2-0 away at Nakivubo last Sunday, the Eastern Giants moved to the top of the table with 16 points from 6 games (5W, 1D, 0L) and are hungry to stay there in front of our home fans.
Our visitors tomorrow are no pushovers. NEC FC, have been one of the most consistent sides this season. They sit 3rd on the log with 14 points from 6 games (4W, 2D, 0L) and are also unbeaten just like us.
They have conceded only 2 goals all season – the joint-best defensive record in the league together with BUL FC. Going forward, they have scored 11 goals and have already picked up an impressive away win against Kigezi HomeBoyz (0-2) in their last outing. They come to Njeru with confidence and will want to leapfrog us to the top.
HEAD TO HEAD – NEC HOLD THE EDGE
BUL FC and NEC FC have faced off 8 times in league history.
The record favours the visitors:
BUL FC Wins: 0 | Draws: 5 | NEC FC Wins: 3
LAST FOUR MEETINGS (SUPL)
BUL FC is winless in the last 4 league meetings against NEC (3 Draws, 2 Losses)
28th Apr 2026: BUL FC 0-1 NEC FC
8th Nov 2025: NEC FC 1-1 BUL FC
7th May 2025: NEC FC 1-1 BUL FC
18th Dec 2024: BUL FC 1-1 NEC FC
TEAM NEWS
All players who featured against UPDF are available, Walter Ochora and Lawrence Kambugu remains sidelined for the clash tomorrow due to injuries while Denis Sewagudde is still engaged with UCE exams.
COACH’S REMARKS
“We thank God for enabling us to be top of the table, but we know NEC is a very strong team and they have been our bogey team. We respect them but we are at home in Njeru. We have prepared well and our target is to fight for three points and change that history tomorrow.“
Midfielder Frank Katongole’s remarks
We have a strong game tomorrow against NEC, that means we have to win the game and cement our position on the top. The coaches have prepared us well and every one is ready for the game. we call upon all our fans to come in big numbers are rally behind us tomorrow.
MATCH COVERAGE
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MATCH DETAILS
Fixture: BUL FC vs NEC FC | MD7
Date: Wednesday, 21st October 2026 | 4:00 PM
Venue: FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru
Charges: ORD 10K | VIP 20K
Let’s make Njeru a fortress! 💚💛
