Workaholic forward – Frank Kalanda is now an Eastern Giant. He signed a two – year renewable contract to play for the club through to at least June 2024.
Frank Kalanda signing his contract at BUL FC offices.
He has become our first signing in this transfer window.
“Being part of the biggest clubs in Busoga and Uganda at large is exciting,” he said after putting pen to paper.
“I am so thankful for this opportunity given by the club and the coach – Alex Isabirye; and I am willing to work with the entire technical team, management, teammates, and fans altogether.”
Frank sharing some moments with the Manager
“Putting up good performances is all I target in my quest to score lots of goals that will help the team achieve more success.”
Kalanda shone to fame for his brace against Tanzania in a 3-1 win as Uganda Cranes qualified for CHAN 2014 in South Africa.
Frank Kalanda posing with BUL FC jersey after signing his contract.
The forward has in his career featured for Express (two stints), URA, Tooro United, Police, as well as AS Kigali of Rwanda.
The Eastern Giants beat Vipers SC 3-1 to win the Stanbic Uganda Cup title on Sunday, our first in the club’s 15 years of history.
Karim Ndugwa ran away with a brace, while Simon Peter Oketch scored the other goal for BUL FC while Halid Lwaliwa netted the consolation for Vipers.
BUL FC players celebrating after winning Uganda cup
After a fantastic start to the game, Ndugwa delivered BUL a deserved lead when he noded home past Denis Kiggundu in Vipers goal on 28 minutes.
Alex Isabirye’s side continued to dominate the contest as Hillary Onek and Reagan Kalyowa tormented the two cup winners from the wide areas.
The Eastern Giants threw everything at Roberto Oliveira’s side and deservedly again, doubled their advantage three minutes to the break through Oketch.
The move began with a clearance from our half, Walter Ochora put up a sprinter’s run and offloaded to Onek whose cross into the box was met by a spirited flying Oketch who made no mistake to guide the ball to the net with a diving header.
BUL FC starting line up against Vipers
Vipers tried to turn the game around but found BUL’s rearguard, manned by Ochora, Douglas Muganga and Richard Ayiko imporus.
BUL’s Emmanuel Kalyowa collected Bobosi Byaruhanga’s free kick with ease in the sixteenth minute, with the venoms rattling the bar ten minutes later before Cesar Manzoki’s header from close range sailed over the bar.
Just eight minutes after the break, Oketch turned provider when he whipped in a teasing cross into box and Ndugwa hit it at the first time to put us 3-0 up.
Halid Lwaliwa pulled one back for his side in the 71st minute, and the venoms worked out a series of attacks going forward but the Eastern Giants held their nerves to maintain the two goal cushion.
Karim Ndugwa and Simon Peter Oketch celebrating
The Eastern Giants also made a clean sweep of all the awards in this competition. Emmanuel Kalyowa was voted the best goalkeeper, Simon Oketch as the best midfielder, Walter Ochora as the best defender while Karim Ndugwa walked away with the top scorers award after scoring nine unmatched goals in six matches.
This was a repeat of last year’s final in which Vipers came out 8-1 winners at the Fufa Technical Center.
BUL will now represent Uganda in the CAF Confederations cup 2022/23.
Starting XI:
Emmanuel Kalyowa, Walter Ochora, Richard Ayiko, Douglas Muganga, Pascal Ngobi, Jerome Kirya, Ibrahim Kazindula, Hillary Onek, Reagan Kalyowa, Simon Peter Oketch, Karim Ndugwa.
Substitutes:
John Okuruti, Umar Mukobe, Ibrahim Nsimbe, Martin Aprem, Richard Wandyaka, Owen Mukisa, Ivan Wani
All eyes are on King George Stadium this weekend and BUL football club face Vipers SC in the Stanbic Uganda Cup final on Sunday afternoon in Masindi.
BUL aim to end the season with a trophy, and potentially qualify for the confederations cup, while the Venoms seek to add to their league triumph.
Both sides met at the same stage last season, and Vipers breezed 8-1 past BUL side at Fufa Technical Center in a match that saw forward Musa Esenu replace Sanon Mulabi between the sticks as a makeshift goalkeeper.
But unlike last year, there isn’t really an underdog view to take with this fixture, with BUL and Vipers representing the most improved teams in Ugandan football.
This will be the third meeting of the season between BUL and Vipers, with the other two league matches ending in a draw and victory for the Venoms.
Both BUL FC and Booma fc players and officials praying after the game
Vipers have won two Uganda cups in their history (2016 & 2021), however, they have lost three finals to URA, SCVU and KCCA in 2012, 2013 and 2018 respectively.
BUL are in their second successive final, and victory will round off a stellar campaign for the club in which they finished fourth in the league for the first time in their history.
Road to Masindi
This season, the Eastern Giants drove past Bundimasoli United, Busoga United, Bright Stars, SC Villa and Booma.
Round of 64
Bundimasoli – BUL FC.
Our 2021/22 Uganda cup journey begun with a trip to Bundibugyo to take on fourth division team Bundimasoli United. But the would be hosts failed to show up for the match and the competitions committee ruled that they lose the match by forfeiture.
Round of 32
Busoga United 0-3 BUL FC
BUL FC players applauding fans after beating Bright Stars at 16
Alex Isabirye’s side made the short journey across Jinja city to Kakindu stadium where we ran out 3-0 winners.
Karim Ndugwa opened the scoring and added a second before Walter Ochora wrapped up the win with a spectacular header late in the game.
Round of 16
Bright Stars 2(3)-2(4) BUL FC
BUL faced yet another Uganda premier league team, visiting Bright Stars at Kavumba recreational grounds. Penalty shoot outs were required to set the two teams apart following a two all draw in normal time. Richard Wandyaka, Ibrahim Mugulusi, Ibrahim Kazindula and Aggrey Madoi converted their kicks from the penalty mark for BUL FC, while Ibrahim Kasinde, Nelson Senkatuka and Meddie Kyeyune scored theirs as well for the hosts. Jerome Kirya skied his kick, with Yasin Mugume and Odong Jonathan also shooting wide for their respective teams.
Joseph Janjali deflected in Derrick Were’s goal kick, and Senkatuka then made a late equaliser in response to Karim Ndugwa’s brace in the regular 90 minutes.
Quarter finals
SC Villa 1-2 BUL FC (AET)
Ibrahim Nsimbe was the hero for BUL when he scored five minutes from the end of extra time to send the Eastern Giants to the semi finals. Karim Ndugwa had put BUL ahead but his strike was cancelled out by Saddam Masereka to force the game to extra time.
Semi finals
BUL 6-1 Booma ( on aggregate)
Isabirye’s side progressed to the final with a comprehensive 6-1 win over Booma, over two legs. Karim Ndugwa netted the lone strike in the second leg of the semi final at Kyabazinga stadium. But that was just an icing on the cake, goals from Simon Peter Oketch (2), Wandyaka, Kazindula and Ndugwa in the first meeting had given the Eastern Giants a commanding lead of 5-1.
Vipers SC’s journey.
The venoms began their cup defense by dispatching Kigezi Home Boys 1-0 in the round of 64, they knocked out Kalongo United 3-1 at the round of 32 before running 3-0 winners over Kataka in the round of 16.
Roberto Oliveira’s outfit saw off Wakiso Giants 3-1 in the quarter-finals, and in the semi finals, Vipers rolled over Mbarara city with a health 6-1 win on aggregate.
Paul Mucureezi and Milton Karisa secured a 2-1 victory for the venoms, with Seiri Arigumaho scoring a consolation for the Ankole Lions in the first leg.
Mbarara City would be thrashed 4-0 in the second leg in Wakiso, thanks to goals from Sentamu, Karisa, Bobosi Byaruhanga, and an own goal from Ronald Otti.
BUL FC players in training
Team News
There is no much injury concerns at BUL besides that of Lawrence Kasadha, meaning Alex Isabirye has almost a full sqaud to select from.
Assistant coach – Dan Kabale was in full confidence during his interaction with the club media, saying the ultimate aim is to win the cup.
“This is the trophy we have so much tried our best to play for and we want to win it.”
“When you look at the team that played last season when we lost 8-1, it’s not the same team that is going to play this time.”
“This time the best team that BUL has ever had will be assembled.”
“Generally, we don’t have much injuries – Kasadha Lawrence is the only player set to miss this encounter but the rest of the players are ready to play and expect the best from the boys.”
Fredson Gwoto echoed the tactician’s opinion, and further stated they are ready to hit the ground more than before.
“We were not all that prepared when we lost last year’s final, but this time, we are well equipped and expecting positive results.”
Head to head
Both sides have met 23 times across all competitions since 2011, with BUL FC winning two and Vipers SC 15 matches. Six games have been draws.
Match officials
Oloya William will be in the center for this clash, Okello Dick and Masembe Issa to deputise him as the first and second assistant referee. Nabadda Shamirah will be the fourth official while Katabiira David Davis will serve as the their assessor.
Match Coverage
The game will be live on FUFA TV but fans can follow our text updates of the game as well via our social media platforms.
BUL football club finished in the top four when their 1-0 win over SC Villa on Saturday pushed the points count to 52 after the final match day (30) of the Uganda premier league.
BUL FC starting line up against Villa
A top-quality performance from the Eastern Giants at Kyabazinga stadium did the job with a single Simon Peter Oketch goal deciding the contest and sealing the fourth place finish for BUL for the first time in history of the club.
Oketch scored the winner six minutes after the interval.
Before that, Ibrahim Mugulusi and Karim Ndugwa had a couple of opportunities as BUL were the better side before the break, and when our opponents had threatened, some classy defending by Douglas Muganga and Walter Ochora prevented Emmanuel Kalyowa from being tested during the first half.
Simon Peter celebrating with teammates
In the second half, the Eastern Giants of course, were still dangerous, and the Jogoos were thankful that the boys did not carry enough of their scoring boots.
But on 51 minutes, Oketch took a superb pass from the exceptional Martin Aprem, utilized the space ahead of him, spun to his right before curling the ball beyond Meddie Kibirige in SC Villa’s goal to send a live Kyabazinga stadium into wild celebrations.
As the game reached its hour mark, Aprem had two goal scoring opportunities in the space of few minutes. The first, after good work and a string of neat line breaking passes amongst Oketch, Ndugwa and him was at first blocked before Kibirige sprung up quickly to grab the rebound.
And the second, after taking on SC Villa defenders by himself, fell into the hands of the goal keeper again.
The Eastern Giants, as hoped, were finding areas from which to threaten the Jogoos.
Ndugwa was at the receiving end of a fine Hillary Onek delivery into the box but the forward headed the ball across, and a few moments later, he saw another effort of his fly wide.
Karim Ndugwa in action yesterday
The visitors thought they had equalised on the 55th minute but it was ruled out for offside.
Later, Muganga channeled Sadam Juma’s dangerous free kick from the edge of the area into the corner, while Kalyowa made an easy catch of Travis Mutyaba’s shot twelve minutes from time to deny the visitors a point
With the Uganda premier league over now, BUL switch focus to Uganda cup business, with the final of the competition coming on June 12 in Masindi against Vipers SC.
Starting XI:
Emmanuel Kalyowa, Walter Ochora, Richard Ayiko, Douglas Muganga, Pascal Ngobi, Jerome Kirya, Ibrahim Mugulusi, Hillary Onek, Ivan Wani, Karim Ndugwa, Simon Peter Oketch.
Substitutes:
John Okurut, Umar Mukobe, Ibrahim Kazindula, Owen Mukisa, Martin Aprem, George Kasonko, Reagan Kalyowa
The Eastern Giants are into the stanbic Uganda cup final, their second in two seasons after a 1-0 win over Booma at Kyabazinga stadium to set up a meeting with Vipers SC in Masindi.
Alex Isabirye’s side held a 5-1 advantage going into the second leg, before Karim Ndugwa’s strike sealed a 6-1 victory on aggregate.
BUL FC starting line up against Booma
BUL’s opponents Vipers, confirmed their place by beating Mbarara City 4-0 for a 6-1 aggregate win in tuesday’s semi-final.
The final in June, will be a repeat of the 2021 meeting at the same stage, with the Venoms earning an 8-1 success.
The second leg
BUL FC 1-0 Booma
Karim Ndugwa’s goal was the difference as BUL FC beat Booma FC 1-0 on Wednesday.
The forward met Ivan Wani’s delivery from the left wing to head beyond Francis Anguzu in Booma’s goal ten minutes into the game.
BUL had another chance before the break but Ndugwa’s half volley from inside the box clipped off the post before the visitors cleared the lines.
After the interval, Ibrahim Mugulusi showed a bag of skills with a fabulous hard shot on the turn following a clean exchange between Mukisa Owen and Ndugwa near the area.
BUL FC players celebrating Karim lonely goal
Moments later, the Tukyate boys got the first of their only two chances they had in the game.
They saw an effort hit the post, and then back in play with a goal melee ensuing before the Eastern Giants took charge of the situation with a far clearance.
Ibrahim Kazindula rattled the bar from range on 51 minutes, with him laying into box 13 minutes later but his service was too high for Ndugwa.
Booma’s Moses Odora forced a save from John Okurut, and after a fast break, Umar Mukobe whipped in a teasing cross at the other end that saw Anguzu race off his line with a strong double punch to bring safety.
The last chance of the game fell to Ndugwa, and from a free kick at the edge of the box, however his over hit effort whistled over the bar.
Ivan Wani in action
Isabirye’s side are back in action this saturday with the ultimate Uganda premier league match of this season against SC Villa.
Starting XI:
John Okurut, Aggrey Madoi, Fredson Gwoto, Walter Ochora, George Kasonko (Ambrose Kirya 80′), Ibrahim Kazindula (Allan kiggundu 64′), Ibrahim Mugulusi, Umar Mukobe, Ivan Wani, Ibrahim Nsimbe (Owen Mukisa 32′), Karim Ndugwa.
Unused substitutes:
Emmanuel Kalyowa, Douglas Muganga, Richard Ayiko, Jerome Kirya.
The Eastern Giants return to Uganda cup semi-final action on Wednesday May 18 as they welcome Booma to the Kyabazinga stadium for the second leg with kick-off set at 3PM prompt.
BUL FC starting line up against Booma in first leg
BUL FC is on the blink of marching to yet another final after seeing out the first leg 5-1 at Masindi stadium last week. Simon Peter Oketch, Richard Wandyaka, Ibrahim Kazindula and Karim Ndugwa combined to put last year’s finalists firmly in the driving seat, while Booma, who have punched above their weight in this edition got their consolation through Leonard Mujuwa.
Alex Isabirye’s side replicated that extra ordinary performance at the weekend with a demolition job against Police, and all their focus is now on sealing this competition’s final spot.
They are appearing in the Uganda cup semi final phase for the third time, the first being in 2015, and another coming almost six years later as they breezed to their inaugural final, while another final is possibly on the cards because of their huge 5-1 lead on aggregate advantage.
Top scorer Karim Ndugwa with 6 goals
Enroute to the semi finals, the Eastern Giants knocked out Busoga United, Bright Stars and SC Villa, and on the other hand, Booma defeated Nyamityobora, Kajjansi United, Tipsa and Maroons FC to reach this stage.
Whoever prevails with a superior aggregate win on Wednesday will set up a showdown against Vipers in Masindi.
Team News
BUL have a few number of fitness concerns to deal with ahead of the second leg, with long-term absentee Saidi Keni definitely out alongside Lawrence Kasadha who suffered a knee injury against KCCA, and they are joined in the treatment room by Richard Wandyaka.
Team manager Alex Isabirye and captain George Kasonko spoke to the club media ahead of the game, and both were full in confidence to get the job done
Team manager Alex Isabirye
We shall come out strong despite our 5-1 victory in the first leg. We are building a team with character and I need to see that character in tomorrow’s game because we need to win it and go to the final comfortably.
George Kasonko
We are set to give 100% as there is no weak team in the semi finals. We shall give all we can to win this game even if we have the first leg advantage.
How to follow the game
Our official communication channels will relay live updates of this encounter.
The Eastern Giants are back in the top four after a 5-2 win over Police.
Ibrahim Nsimbe scored two of our five goals in a simply unstoppable performance at Lugogo. Simon Peter Oketch could not miss the scoring party as well as Martin Aprem and Owen Mukisa. Frank Kalanda’s brace was all the Cops could afford and it was just not enough to rescue them from our hones.
BUL FC starting line up against Police
BUL took a 2-1 lead over Police into half time. The impressive start to the game by the Eastern Giants allowed Simon Peter Oketch to complete a great move with a fine finish to put BUL ahead with just 15 minutes played.
The hosts woke up from their haven and began to threaten BUL’s goal, and six minutes after the half hour mark, Frank Kalanda made the Eastern Giants pay for a Walter Ochora handball in the area when he equalised for his side from the spot.
But their renewed hope was dashed two minutes to the break as Ibrahim Nsimbe restored our lead on 43 minutes.
Hillary Onek in action
After the interval, Police hardly found away through nor could they keep their door shut.
Nsimbe completed his brace on the 79th minute and Aprem made it 4-1 with ten minutes left on the clock.
Police eventually grabbed their second goal with Kalanda again on the score sheet for them on the 85th minute but it was just a consolation.
Owen Mukisa closed the flood gates in the additional minutes after the regular time to make it 5-2 to cap off a brilliant all round performance from the Eastern Giants.
The victory was massive in terms of margin and significance. Alex Isabirye’s side moved back to the fourth place on the table with 49 points, same as Arua Hill but with a superior goal difference, with one game left to end the season.
BUL FC players celebrating Owen Mukisa goal
The second leg of our Uganda cup semi final match with Booma FC comes up next week before our final Uganda premier league match with SC Villa follows up later on May 21 at Kyabazinga stadium.
Starting XI:
Emmanuel Kalyowa, Walter Ochora, Douglas Muganga, Aggrey Madoi ( Reagan Kalyowa 46′), Pascal Ngobi, Jerome Kirya (Allan Kiggundu 84′), Simon Peter Oketch(Ibrahim Kazindula 84′)Martin Aprem (Ibrahim Mugulusi 84′),Hillary Onek, Ibrahim Nsimbe, Richard Wandyaka(Owen Mukisa 66′)
BUL FC line up that won against Police in first round
Fresh from an exciting Uganda cup win, BUL FC continue their top-four hunt with their final away league match against Police FC on Saturday.
The Eastern Giants mauled Booma FC 5-1 on Tuesday to put one foot into this year’s Uganda cup final, while the Cops won 3-1 against Wakiso Giants last time out
The top two dream may be over for BUL and Alex Isabirye, but the Eastern Giants boss witnessed his side respond to the loss against Express in perfect fashion during their trip to Masindi.
And It’s the kind of performance BUL will seek to replicate at Lugogo if a place in the first four is to be regained.
Fredson Gwotto in action
The reverse fixture saw BUL come out on top with a 2-1 victory in a fascinating game at Kyabazinga stadium. Then, the Cops were in 14th place, and coincidentally, this fixture has come when the hosts are occupying the same rank on the table, fighting for survival and one point from safety.
From their 28 matches, Police have gathered 28 points, 18 behind their visitors who sit in 5th position.
Saturday’s clash is set to be the 18th meeting between these sides.
Team News
Two players – Saidi Keni and Lawrence Kasadha are out of this clash due to knee injuries, but, the of the rest players are available for selection.
What they said
Team manager – Alex Isabirye:
It is going to be a tough one. Police is fighting to survive and we expect them to fight for the three points but we greatly need them as well because we want to finish in the top four.
Ibrahim Mugulusi:
It’s a crucial game against a tough opponent who are in a relegation battle. It’s going to be a tough game for us but we know how we shall handle it. We won the first leg 2-1 but we won’t be taken away by that, so, we have to come out strong.
Last time out
May 10, 2022
Booma 1-5 BUL FC
It was a goal fest at Masindi stadium as BUL smashed Booma FC 5-1 in the first leg of the Uganda cup semi final.
BUL FC players celebrating after winning Booma fc in Uganda cup
In the opening twelve minutes, the Eastern Giants scored three goals.
Simon Peter Oketch fired BUL in front just six minutes after kick off, Richard Wandyaka doubled our lead on the tenth minute before Oketch scored again two minutes later.
Leonard Mujuwa reduced that deficit to two goals when he scored for the hosts on the 21st minute but Ibrahim Kazindula popped up with the fourth goal for BUL FC before the end of the first half.
Karim Ndugwa then sealed the win with a penalty after the break to give Isabirye’s side a first leg advantage.
Head to head
Seventeen (17) league games have been played between these two sides since 2012, producing nine BUL FC wins, five Police FC victories and three draws.
Previous Meeting
Friday October 22, 2021.
BUL FC 2-1 Police
Both sides convened at Kyabazinga Stadium for the league match in October last year and BUL came out 2-1 winners.
Goals from Ibrahim Mugulusi and Richard Wandyaka earned the Eastern Giants a bright start to the new season, with Brian Muluuli Mayanja scoring the consolation for the Cops.
Mugulusi drove BUL ahead with a stunning free kick seven minutes off the half an hour before Muluuli drew the game even with an equaliser for Police on the stroke of halftime.
But just three minutes into the second half, Wandyaka restored our lead that the Eastern Giants held on to gain all the three points.
Last four encounters
October 22, 2021
BUL FC 2-1 Police
February 16, 2021
Police 2-0 BUL FC
September 04, 2019
Police 0-2 BUL FC
March 06, 2019
BUL FC 2-1 Police.
Match facts
BUL FC have won four, drawn six and lost four games to collect 18 points from 14 away matches in this campaign.
The Eastern Giants have lost just once in their past eight league matches but have equally won just once in their last nine league trips.
Isabirye’s side has however dominated this fixture in recent times, recording seven wins off the Cops from their immediate last eight meetings.
Of the 39 goals scored in this fixture, BUL have emphatically scored 21 goals, with Police managing 18 only.
Police have the second worst home record in the division after winning just three times in 14 home league matches.
And they have also not won in their last four matches at Lugogo, scoring two goals and conceding 7 across them.
The hosts meanwhile are unbeaten in their past two matches but have won once in their last six games.
Match officials
Nabadda Shamirah has been appointed to officiate this crucial match. She will be on duty with Katenya Ronald and Sekayuba Fahad as the first and second assistant referee respectively. Nkurunziza George will be the fourth official while Kizito Rehma will be the referee assessor.
How can I follow the game?
The match will not be anywhere on television. BUL FC fans can follow all the action on our:
The Eastern Giants have produced a sensational performance in the first leg of the stanbic Uganda cup semi final to maul Booma FC 5-1 at Masindi stadium on Tuesday.
BUL FC players celebrating their fifth goal
Simon Peter Oketch put BUL ahead on six minutes before Alex Isabirye’s men delivered an onslaught before the break to humiliate their hosts in front of their fans.
Richard Wandyaka made it 2-0 up for us with just ten minutes into the game, Oketch then completed his double three minutes later before Ibrahim Kazindula scored from range on the stroke of half time to restore our three goal cushion.
Just before the hour mark, Ronald Mujuwa had pulled one back for the hosts on 22 minutes.
BUL FC starting line up against Booma fc
After the break, the Eastern Giants were not quite finished and put up another gallant show to deny Booma any ray of hope.
Chris Isingoma pushed a teasing Reagan Kalyowa in the area for the referee to point to the spot.
Karim Ndugwa took up responsibility from the penalty mark and sent Booma’s goalkeeper the wrong way to score our 5th goal.
Later on, Ibrahim Mugulusi thought he had scored a sixth for BUL but it was cancelled with the referee adjudging Ndugwa had committed a foul in the build up to the goal.
The result means Isabirye’s side have inched closer to making it to the final of this competition for the second season running. BUL reached their first final last season where they lost to Vipers at the ultimate stage.
The return leg of this tie is scheduled for Wednesday May 18, but before then, focus now turns to Uganda premier league with a trip to Police FC awaiting us this Saturday.
Starting XI: Emmanuel Kalyowa, Douglas Muganga, Walter Ochora, Hillary Onek, Pascal Ngobi, Jerome Kirya (Aggrey Madoi 84′), Simon Peter Oketch (Martin Aprem 65′), Karim Ndugwa, Richard Wandyaka (Ibrahim Nsimbe 46′) Ibrahim Kazindula (Ibrahim Mugulusi 65′), Reagan Kalyowa (Ivan Wani 84′)
The Eastern Giants have the chance to make a second Uganda cup final on the bounce as they take on Booma FC in the semi-final on Tuesday evening. The game will be held at Masindi Municipal stadium with kick off scheduled at 3PM.
BUL FC line up that played against Villa at quarter final stage.
Despite playing all our engagements in this competition away from home, BUL have shown unwavering traits to this stage as they are yet to lose a game in Uganda cup this season.
Against Busoga United, we demonstrated we can put away our chances. In the games against Bright Stars and SC Villa, we showed tremendous grit and fight to navigate difficult moments.
Now what faces the Eastern Giants is the chance to tie down a spot in the final, and possibly have another go at the title.
The home side for this fixture also come into this game with a streak of four wins in Uganda cup this term, so they will prove to be stern opposition regardless of the league tier under which they play league football.
Ibrahim Nsimbe celebrating his goal that sealed BULFC a spot in the semi final.
In Uganda cup, they have beaten Nyamityobora, Kajjansi United, Tipsa and Maroons FC to make it to the last four.
Team News
Lawrence Kasadha and Saidi Keni will miss this important game because of injuries, while George Kasonko will not feature due to suspension.
Ahead of the clash, assistant coach Richard Bakabulindi Kasule spoke to the club media.
Coach Richard Kasule during a presser at FUFA house earlier on.
The coach said that ;
“We are going to be very cautious about the opponent because they are one of the teams that have conceded the least goals in this competition.”
“Thus, our strategy will be not to concede away from home and atleast score a goal, and then finish the encounter from home.”
“It’s the only chance we have and reach the final for the second time. We have enough experience and I believe we can go over them.“
“Even though we were humiliated last time, for us we believe it was a big step ahead because the team that lost that day was not our best.”
“As for this time, I believe we have a chance to prove everyone wrong.”
Karim Ndugwa shared the coach’s thoughts about this match and he was confident the Eastern Giants will cruise through.
Little is known about Booma but we are ready to take on whatever comes our way. The coaches have done their best to put us in the best conditions and they have prepared us well. All I ask the fans is to have trust in us and be confident that we can deliver the victory.
Karim Ndugwa poses for a photo after scoring against Bright stars at round of 16
Match officials
The match will be officiated by Sabilla Ali, with Masembe Isa and Okudra Emmanuel serving as his first and second assistant referees. Byaruhanga Henry will be the fourth official while Miiro Nsubuga Brian will be the referee assessor.
