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Match: BUL FC Vs Express FC

Venue: Kybazinga Stadium – Bugembe

Date: October 26, 2021

Kickoff time: 3:00pm

Ticket prices: 5,000/ Adults and 3000/ kids

Express are the visitors to Kyabazinga stadium on Tuesday as BUL FC host their second match in succession.

The Eastern Giants got their Uganda Premier League campaign up and running courtesy of a 2-1 victory over Police when the sides squared off in Bugembe last Friday

BUL seek to stretch their impressive record over their Tuesday visitors after scheming seven wins from their last twelve meetings.

Victory off the Red Eagles will raise the Eastern Giants to the top half of the log with six points, they are currently occupying the eighth place.

The away team smashed in four unanswered goals in a UPL game  when the sides last met back in February. However, they make the journey fresh off the back of a second consecutive defeat in as many league outings that has left them floating second last on the table.

Team News

Returnees Hamis Tibita, Ambrose Kirya and Simon Peter Oketch are all vying to play their first game of the season. The trio have been struggling with injuries but this match seems to have come sooner for them to feature.

Talisman Joseph Semujjnand w eu will still miss out on tomorrow’s game having been diagnosed with Malaria

Manager’s comments

“We are playing Express FC tomorrow in the league and you know we don’t play the same style in the league and Uganda cup.

“We managed to beat Express 1-0 in Uganda cup but this is a different story we are in league whereby they are the champions of UPL and they are a strong team though they have lost their opening two matches. I know it wont be an easy contest but we shall try to beat them in our own courtyard” Remarked Alex Isabirye

Player’s remarks

“We are in good shape so what I can do now is to ask fans to come in numbers to support us. It has been awhile and we really missed them.”

“We promise to do our best in the game tomorrow to get the three points, we know it won’t be an easy game but we are going to do our best to get them” Ivan Wani

Last time we met

September 23, 2021 – Uganda Cup

BUL FC 1-0 Express FC – Fufa Technical Center

Youngster Owen Mukisa scored after a poor clearance from Issa Lumu to grant BUL that victory in Uganda Cup semifinals.

However, Murushid Juuko, Ibrahim Mugulusi, George Senkaaba and Ibrahim Kayiwa were all on target in the Red Eagles win on our last league clash.

Last Four Meetings

September 23, 2021

BUL FC 1-0 Express FC

February 20, 2021

BUL FC 0-4 Express FC

August 30, 2019

BUL FC 1-0 Express FC

February 10, 2019

BUL FC 1-0 Express FC

Form guide

The Eastern Giants have six wins to their name from the last eight competitive fixtures in all competitions.

Match officials:

Centre Referee: Ali Sabilla  

Assistant Ref 1: Okello Lee

Assitant Referee 2: Mustapha Mafumu

Fouth official: George Olemu

Referee Assessor: Ali Waiswa

How can I follow the game?

The match will not be anywhere on television. BUL FC fans can follow all the action on our:

Facebook page – BUL Football Club-Jinja

Twitter – @bulfc1

Instagram – bulfc1

And on the different WhatsApp forums

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Fresh off the back of an exciting victory over Police last Friday, the Eastern Giants resume their Uganda Premier League expedition this Tuesday as they welcome Express FC to Kyabazinga stadium.

BUL FC has reigned supreme over the Red Eagles eight times in the last thirteen games between the two teams.

That statistic breezes nice melodies upon the ears and we hope this tie offers the same.  However, before we taste that potential scintillating affair, let us have a glance at our recent clashes with the Tuesday visitors.

September 23, 2021 – Uganda Cup

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BUL FC 1-0 Express FC – Fufa Technical Center

It was fun fair and camaraderie following our fantastic explorations last season as we made way to the Uganda Cup final for the first time in history.

But prior to the historic cup final, BUL dispatched Express FC in the semi finals of the competition.

The Eastern Giants took to the pitch with only one substitute – Ambrose Kirya (who had just returned from a lengthy knee injury) on the bench after numerous off season departures.

Owen Mukisa curled in the memorable goal following Issa Lumu’s poor clearance in the first half.

Sanon Mulabi saved a free kick from Muzamir Mutyaba and he also denied Eric Kambale later in the second half.

George Ssenkaaba powered his header onto the crossbar and he later had a goal ruled out for offside.

There were numerous efforts from the Red Eagles to equalize before the fulltime call, on the other hand, the Eastern Giants weathered them and marched to the final.

BUL FC Starting XI

Sanon Mulabi (G.K), Allan Kigundu, Fredson Gwoto, Godfry Akol, Aggrey Madoi, Ibrahim Mugulusi, Owen Mukisa, Thomas Kabaale, Martin Aprem, Musa Esenu, Joseph Ssemujju

Substitutes

Ambrose Kirya

February 20, 2021

BUL FC 0-4 Express FC- Kyabazinga stadium

Players’ heads fell in their hands and fans noded in disbelief. It was a cold Saturday indeed as Express scored four unanswered goals in our own territory.

Murushid Juuko opened their scoring party with a header when Abdul kimera failed to clear Godfrey Lwesibawa’s corner kick ten minutes into the game. Ibrahim Mugulusi doubled their advantage with a deflected effort into his own net and George Senkaaba scored the other as Express took a 3-0 pleasant lead at the break. Before that scoreline, the Eastern Giants came close to levelling the game in the 19th minute but Walter Ochora missed by an inch.

Substitute Ibrahim Kayiwa coated their win with a fine header in the second half.

Referee William Oloya officiated the game and issued Kimera a yellow card for handling the ball outside the box.

BUL FC Starting XI

Abdul Kimera (G.K), Douglas Bithum, Walter Ochora, Ramathan Dudu, Aggrey Madoi, Elvis Kibaale, Robert Mukongotya, Ibra Mugulusi, Musa Esenu, Richard Wandyaka & Fredson Gwoto.

August 30, 2019

BUL FC 1-0 Express FC-FUFA Technical Centre

The Eastern Giants opened their 2019/20 UPL campaign with a 1-0 win off Express FC in Njeru.

Deogracious Ojok scored the lone goal in that victory. He tapped in from close range after Hamis Tibita ruptured the visitor’s rearguard.

Richard Wandyaka was chanced to stretch the lead but he was short of his scoring boots as he flew the ball over the bar while Charles Ssebutinde hit the woodwork.

Frank Kalanda thought he had equalized for the Red Eagles in the 34th minute but his goal was ruled out by the assistant referee because of a push on goalkeeper Abdul kimera.

BUL FC Starting XI

Abdul kimera(GK), Dennis Okot, Richard Matovu, Walter Ochora, Musa Walangalira, Godfrey Akol, James Otim, Charles Ssebutinde, Deogracious Ojok, Richard Wandyaka & Hamis Tibita

February 10, 2019

BUL FC 1-0 Express FC- Fufa Technical Center

Jean Pierre Kambale Muhindo rose highest and fired in a late winner as the Eastern Giants defeated Express FC in 2019.

Both sides played with caution throughout the 90 minutes but eventually BUL had the last laugh.

Ezekiel Katende, Charles Ssebutinde and  Hamis Tibiita squandered goal-scoring opportunities in the earlier stages of the game. Coach Peter Onen brought on Douglas Owori in place of Deogratius Ojok and his instant impact was felt as he injected pace in the attack which manufactured the all important goal.

Tuesday October 26

BUL FC ?-? Express FC – Kyabazinga Stadium Bugembe

The Eastern Giants furthered their dominance over Police with a 2-1 win at Kyabazinga stadium on Friday.

The team scored either side of Police’s goal through Ibrahim Mugulusi and via Richard Wandyaka to register victory in their opening league game. This was their seventh win off the Cops in the now last eight meetings.

BUL FC was without youngsters Joseph Semujju and Simon Peter Oketch due to illness and lack of match fitness in that order.

Mugulusi opened the way with a stunning free kick before Brian Muluuli levelled the matters on the stroke of halftime. Wandyaka restored the lead immediately after the interval.

Mugulusi put up a man of the match performance and the midfielder said:

“I feel grateful for scoring the first goal of BUL FC this season and for also putting up man of the match performance.”

Team manager Alex Isabirye, who fielded eight new recruits in this particular game, said he was elated but equally irritated by the manner in which his team conceded the goal.

“Of course I am excited for the win but disappointed for conceding a silly goal.”

“Some players are still struggling with the system and style of play, but, this was our first game. We shall improve with time and I am certain we shall reach where we want to go.”

Both teams were so lively after the kick off whistle. They created numerous chances on both ends and served fans with flair.

The visitors got their first realistic chance as early as the 3rd minute. Fredson Gwoto misplaced a pass in his own backyard, then Emmanuel Mugume who was well placed in the box took up the gift but Walter Ochora recovered in time to clear as far as possible.

Martin Aprem chested down a long range pass, spinned into the box and launched a hard one, Tom Ikara scrambled it away though not far. His striking partner Wandyaka reacted swiftly but then the cops cleared.

Shortly after that, the pair fashioned another chance only for Wandyaka to miss a sitter.

Muluuli afterwards weaved through to the box, he set up Mugume, Mugume then shot over bar.

A few moments later, Juma Balinya copied from his script. The forward was all clear on goal in a one on one situation but directed his attempt straight to Keni.

Aprem came close again. He feasted on a line breaking pass from Wandyaka, he struck a strong low shot and with Ikara crawling, Yusufu Sozzi was so fast to stop it before crossing the line.

BUL FC finally unlocked the deadlock on the 37th minute. Ibrahim Mugulusi curled the ball straight into the net from a free kick after Mukobe was bundled down on the edge of the box.

In a meantime, Muluuli intercepted Keni’s clearance, played in Balinya,  Balinya couldn’t keep his composure to  restore parity for his team.

Umar Mukobe was the first to get booked on day when the wing back necessarily fouled Eric Senjobe.

BUL looked like carrying their lead into the break but unfortunately Muluuli guided a glancing header passed the onrushing Keni after a defensive mix up.

Two minutes into the second half, Wandyaka tapped in to give the Eastern Giants the lead, again. Mugulusi picked up a pass deep in the midfield, he dazzled through – bamboozling a forest of bodies. He spotted Fredson Gwoto on the left unmarked. The left wing back made use of acres of space on his side to accelerate and connected to Wandyaka who drove it home.

Who replaced who?

Striker Musa Esenu was substituted on in place of Gwoto.

Substitute Herman Wasswa had his header rattle off the bar four minutes from full-time; the second assistant referee’s flag was already up for offside before his efforts.

Mugulusi paved way for Dickson Nuwamanya as Pascal Ngobi came on for Wandyaka late on.

What is next?

The Eastern Giants will next be in action at home to Express FC on Tuesday October 26.

BUL FC Starting XI

Said Keni, Richard Ayiko, Walter Ochora, Douglas Muganga, Umar Mukobe, George Kasonko, Jerome Kirya, Ibrahim Mugulusi, Martin Aprem, Fredson Gwoto, Richard Wandyaka

Substitutes

Emmanuel Kalyowa, Hilary Onek, Owen Mukisa, Pascal Ngobi, Dickson Nuwamanya, Musa Esenu, Ibrahim Nsimbe

Match: BUL FC Vs Police FC

Venue: Kyabazinga Stadium – Bugembe

Date: October 22, 2021

Kick off time: 3:00pm

BUL FC get their 2021/22 Uganda Premier League campaign under way on Friday afternoon when they host Police FC at Kyabazinga stadium in a 3pm kick-off.

The Eastern Giants were not in action on match day one after SC Villa was scrapped off from the final UPL fixtures, but their Friday opponents played to a 0-2 loss to Vipers in that round.

BUL FC closed the preceding season with a positive run of form, winning five of their last seven competitive matches and their willpower to carry forward that impressive streak is evident.

And here comes a visitor they often beat.  BUL FC have six wins on record yielded from their seven immediate past meetings with Police.

However, the Eastern Giants fell to the cops in their solitary meeting last season.

The visitors walk into this match languishing in 14th place whilst BUL FC rank 8th on the log even before kicking a ball in this new campaign.

Team News

The team is free from any injury concern apart from forward Joseph Semujju who is suffering from malaria. The rest of the players are available for selection.

Coach’s comments

We have been training for the last two months. We are very ready for Police FC. Police is one of the strongest teams in the league. If we are to win something, we have to win this game. My players are okay and very ready to get the three points

Captain’s remarks

I take this opportunity to thank the coaches for the preparations they have taken upto now. We are having our first fixture against Police tomorrow 22nd Oct. 2021 at 3:00pm at Kyabazinga Stadium Bugembe. It won’t be an easy game because Police FC is an experienced team but am very sure we are better and we are going to win

Last time we met

February 16, 2021

Police FC 2-0 BUL FC – Lugogo

The Eastern Giants travelled to Lugogo the last time these two teams met. That evening, Police raced to a 2-0 victory in Kampala. Johnson Odong and Brian Muluri scored in the second half to earn their side the three points.

Last Four Meetings

February 16, 2021

Police FC 2-0 BUL FC

September 04, 2019

Police FC 0-2 BUL FC

March 06, 2019

BUL FC 2-1 Police FC

September 29, 2018

Police FC 1-2 BUL FC

Form guide

BUL step into this tie with confidence following a track of five wins from the last seven competitive fixtures in all competitions.

The team has as well won nine practice games and lost only twice in fourteen preseason matches.

Ticket prices

Match officials

How can I follow the game?

The match will not be anywhere on television. BUL FC fans can follow all the action on our:

Facebook page – BUL Football Club-Jinja

Twitter – @bulfc1

Instagram – bulfc1

And on the different WhatsApp forums