MATCH PREVIEW: WAKISO GIANTS VS BUL FC

Friday 1st December 2023
Uganda Premier League
Wakiso Giants Vs BUL FC
Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium
Kick-off: 4PM

Following a return to winning ways four days ago, BUL FC is excited to begin the new month with a trip to Kabaka Kyabaggu to face Wakiso Giants in the battle of the giants on Friday.

Sunday’s win over Kitara re-ignited the ebullience around the team and fortified BUL’s place at the summit of the table – now counting 21 points, four better of Vipers SC in second place.

We boast with an impressive record of seven wins in eight rounds of play, and the glitch in our last appearance on the road notwithstanding, coach Abbey Kikomeko Bogere and his men are longing to shoot on sight in Wakiso.

The Purple Sharks are precisely two points high up the red area following their recent two draws against Express and NEC. Prior to that, they had lost three games on the trot.

They come into the fixture on the back of a one all draw at NEC. Their last home game was also a draw, and a tally of six points is all they can show for their one loss, three draws and four defeats in eight matches.

Similarly, the last encounter between BUL and Wakiso Giants also ended in a 0-0 stalemate in May. This will be their ninth meeting.

Kitata tops the UPL scoring chart with six goals

Team News

Only Pascal Ngobi is out with an injury. Meaning the coach has almost a full squad at his disposal to choose from.

Speaking ahead of the match, Coach James Magala said the players have been filed to the level required to win the game.

“We have prepared our boys technically well. Everyone is good, everyone is okay and everyone is in good conditions.”

“We are going to Wakiso to perform well. But we have to do things at the right time to see that we comeback with the win.”

Captain George Kasonko said;

“Away matches often have many different things.  We don’t expect the game to be a walk in the park, and as players, we have to double our efforts.”

“If it means dying a little, we have to do so in double digits. If it means doing right things at the right time, we have to follow the same script of doubling our efforts. So, we have to prepare in time and do the things we want to do in time. We need to win tomorrow’s game.”

Head to Head

P8 W3 D2 L3

It is three wins for each side, and they have drawn two times in eight matches since 2019.

Last four encounters

January 04, 2022

Wakiso Giants 4-3 BUL FC

February 12, 2022

BUL FC 2-0 Wakiso Giants

December 02, 2022

BUL FC 2-1 Wakiso Giants

May 01, 2023

Wakiso Giants 0-0 BUL FC

Match Facts

  • BUL have won seven games and lost one, with 21 points collected in eight matches.
  • Along the run, Kikomeko’s side has scored 12 goals, conceded five, and kept four clean sheets.
  • It is also three wins and a loss for the Eastern Giants in four away matches, representing nine (9) points from a possible 12 on the road.
  • In their four trips, they have scored five goals, leaked four, and kept one clean sheet (1-0 win over Bright Stars in mid-September).
  • BUL’s away loss was against UPDF FC (2-0) at the beginning of this month and it is the only time they have failed to score this term.
  • Out of the four visits to the Purple Sharks, BUL have won one game, drawn one and lost two. The 1-0 victory came in September 2019 courtesy of Ibrahim Kiyemba’s own goal on the stroke of halftime.
  • The Eastern Giants are however unbeaten in their previous three meetings with Wakiso Giants, actually they won two of them; 2-0 in February and 2-1 in December of 2022, while they drew 0-0 in May 2023.
  • The goalless draws of January 2020 and May 2023 stand to this day as the only games between the sides not to have a goal scored.
  • This fixture has also produced 17 goals altogether, with BUL scoring nine times against the Purple Sharks.
  • It has also produced a winner in six games of the eight they have played.
  • Wakiso Giants have won one game, drawn three and lost four of their eight matches, tallying six points from a possible 25.
  • They are yet to win a game at home. They lost 3-0 at Maroons, 3-1 against Kitara and drew against Bright Stars (1-1) and Express (0-0).
  • Their goal return at Kabaka Kyabaggu stands at two goals, and seven conceded.
  • After losing three consecutive games, Wakiso Giants are unbeaten in their past two matches – drew against Express (0-0) and NEC (1-1).
  • All that said however, they have failed to score in two of their four home games – at Maroons (they lost 3-0) and Express.

Match Officials

Kavuma Vicent has been selected to take charge of this clash as the center referee. He will be assisted by Ijaga Muamiru and Magoola Ashraf. Kimayo Stephen will be the fourth official while Tomusange Ali will serve as the referee assessor.

Match Coverage

It’s not a TV game but the proceedings will be shared across all our social media channels throughout.

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MATCH REPORT: BUL FC 2-1 KITARA FC

Ten men BUL withstood a late Kitara charge to return to winning ways at FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru

A first half brace from Alex Kitata inspired the Eastern Giants to a 2-1 win on a rainy evening, Sunday.

Kitata has now scored six goals

Midfielder Ibrahim Kazindula was sent off midway the second half before Denis Omedi pulled one back in the 80th minute for the visitors, but it wasn’t enough to deny BUL of all three points – a result that consolidates us at the top of the table with 21 points, four better of Vipers SC in second place.

It was a fantastic showing from the Eastern Giants— they were excellent throughout; alert in defense, artistic in the middle and instinctive in the attack.

They started the game on the front foot, creating the first chance of the match just three minutes in.

Jerome Kirya crafted his way through the middle and picked out Lawrence Tezikya whose ferocious low effort from inside the box rattled the foot of the post.

Jerome Kirya (right) menaced Kitara with his slick passes

Four minutes later, the Eastern Giants opened the scoring. Nicholas Mwere drove forward, on reaching the edge of the box, he noticed Kitata’s run and placed the ball there that the forward fired home from close range. Chrispus Kusiima in Kitara’s goal had no chance on the shot – it went up rising and hit the roof of the net.

In a blink of an eye, another chance came BUL’s way.Martin Aprem ignited a counter on the right, wove from his half and left his markers wailing before shooting. The goalkeeper spilled but Kitata was just seconds late as Kusiima sprung up quickly to palm the ball into corner.

His save left him needing medical attention after sustaining an injury in the process and he was thus replaced by Farouk Yawe.

On the 19th minute mark, BUL doubled the advantage through Kitata, again. Mwere ghosted from the left side to the goal mouth and sent a life threatening thunderous shot that the substitute goalkeeper placed in Kitata’s way. The forward made no mistake but to score his sixth goal of the season with untold calm.

After the interval, the game was punctuated and halted by a heavy downpour for almost an hour with just two minutes played in the second half but play finally resumed when it was safe to do so.

BUL remained the better side even after the restart but this time they were unlucky as the various chances that they created were not converted.

The visitors made four changes in response and immediately started to cause some sort of havoc for us.

By the 75th minute, the Eastern Giants were  down to ten men after Ibrahim Kazindula was shown a red card for a second bookable offense when he fouled Solomon Okwalinga .

Kitara laid camp in our half as a result. Jude Ssemugabi ran the lines on the left as Denis Omedi tried to force things through the middle but our backline comprising of Benon Tahomera, Walter Ochora and Hillary Onek policed well at most of the times and quelled their intentions.

However, the Royals at last found a breakthrough when Omedi capitalized on a goal melee in our box to pull one back for his side in the 80th minute.

But BUL held on from this point to secure an excellent win despite being a man less.

This was our seventh win this season in eight matches. The next outing will be against Wakiso Giants on 1st December 2023 at Kabaka Kyabagu stadium in Wakiso.

Nicholas Mwere (with the ball) made two assists

Starting XI:

Tom Ikara, Hillary Onek, Nicholas Mwere, Walter Ochora, Benon Tahomera, Douglas Muganga, Ibrahim Kazindula, Jerome Kirya, Martin Aprem, Lawrence Tezikya, Alex Kitata.

Substitutes:

John Okurut, Gerald Ogweti, Ibrahim Mugulusi, Shafiq Kwikiriza, Edrine Opaala, Mathew Odongo, Samuel Sekamatte, Emmanuel Obua, Vincent Zziwa, Richard Ayiko.

MATCH PREVIEW: BUL FC VS KITARA FC

Sunday 26th November 2023

Uganda Premier League

FUFA Technical Centre

BUL FC Vs Kitara FC

Kickoff: 3pm

After the international break, the Eastern Giants return to action to face Kitara in a Uganda premier league titanic clash at FUFA technical centre in Njeru.

It is a battle between the first and the third as the most inform sides meet on Sunday. No one has bleached BUL at home this season, whilst Kitara has often refused to be bullied away from home. They have just been magnificent.

Kirya Jerome will run the midfield

We began our campaign with six straight wins off Bright Stars, KCCA, Arua Hill, Maroons, SC Villa and URA FC.

But that run was halted by UPDF sixteen days ago as we fell 2-0 to the army side, our first loss this campaign.

There were still positives to take from the game however and we are keen to follow it up with unmatched fantastic performance this weekend. The visit of Kitara presents the opportunity to make the amends and consolidate our position at the top. It is 18 points for the Eastern Giants as a result of six wins and one defeat in seven matches.

Kitara, who are third on the table, come into the game with 16 points, two behind BUL. They have won five games, drawn one and lost one in seven outings.

Although both sides were unable to get maximum points in their last time out, BUL will be looking to win the match to put to bet the recent slip and launch another winning streak.

The last face-off between the teams was in May 2021as they settled for a two all draw. This will be their third meeting.

Alex Kitata was crowned the best of October recently

Team News

Midfield kingpin – Pascal Ngobi is still in the treatment room with an injury while Captain George Kasonko will also sit out the match due to suspension. The rest of the squad is well set for the clash and ready for contention.

George Kasonko

While speaking ahead of the mouthwatering clash, Coach James Magala said,

“We have done our preparations very well and every player is in good condition. We have prepared them technically, tactically and mentally,” he said.

“We are aware that Kitara are third on the table and behind us by just two points. So we have to make sure we win tomorrow’s game. I know our fans will come in big numbers to give us support and the boys are ready to deliver the best.”

Striker Samuel Ssekamatte said,

“The loss against UPDF is now behind us. As players, we agreed not to lose any home game and I know that whatever we have done during our preparations for this game is aimed at getting victory tomorrow. We have made the corrections and I urge all our fans to come and support us.”

Samuel Ssekamatte

 Head to Head

P2 W1 D1 L0

Just two league matches have been played between these teams, with BUL winning and drawing one apiece.

Previous two encounters

March 13, 2021

BUL FC 3-2 Kitara FC

May 12, 2021

Kitara FC 2-2 BUL FC

Match Facts

  • BUL have won six of their past seven games, including all three home matches this season, scoring ten (10) goals and conceding four in the process with a count of 18 points collected.
  • From the seven games, they have managed four clean sheets, against – Bright Stars, KCCA FC, Maroons and URA FC.
  • Eight of BUL’s ten goals were scored in the first half, while two goals of the four conceded as of now came in the second half.
  • They have failed to score in only one game this term – the 2-0 defeat at UPDF and it was the first time they conceded as many goals in a game.
  • The Eastern Giants are unbeaten in the last two meetings with Kitara, winning one game and drawing the other, with five goals scored and four conceded across the matches.
  • BUL is also unbeaten and the most inform home side in the division after picking a maximum of nine points in three games at FUFA Technical Centre without conceding. They have scored five goals during the run.
  • Kitara, however, is also unbeaten and the most inform away team after collecting 10 points in four games. They have scored nine goals and conceded five on the road.
  • This campaign, the visitors have won five games, drawn one and lost one to pick 16 points from seven matches.
  • But they have failed to win their last two games – lost at home to Maroons at the start of the month before securing a two all draw at URA in Lugazi.
  • They have kept one clean sheet so far – against UPDF midway of November.
  • Just like BUL, Kitara have also failed to score in only one game – the 1-0 loss at Maroons.
  • They have scored 13 goals since the season started, four in the first half and nine in the second half, with one coming in the 90th minute and three in the additional minutes after the regulation time.
  • Of the seven goals conceded, four were let in during the first half of the matches.

Match Officials

William Oloya will take charge of the game from the center. Katenya Ronald and Masembe Isa will officiate as the first and second assistant referees respectively. Madanda Ronald will be the fourth official while Amin Bbosa will be the referee assessor.

Match Coverage:

Although the game will be televised, our social media channels will relay minute to minute text commentary during play time. A match report and highlights will follow shortly.

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KITATA CROWNED BEST OF OCTOBER

Forward Alex Kitata has been named the Pilsner Uganda premier league’s player of the month for September/October during the awarding function held at Kati Kati restaurant in Kampala on Wednesday evening.

Kitata with his award at Kati Kati Restaurant

BUL FC’s talisman receives the award for the first time in his career having scored three goals in four games which kept the Eastern Giants joint top on the table with 15 points then.

Kitata scored one goal in the 2-1 win at Arua Hill and then delivered a brace in the 3-0 sweet win over Maroons.

He was also on target as BUL beat URA FC 1-0 at the end of the month of October but this came after the nominations

“I am excited that I have won the player of the month award. It is a big achievement and it motivates me to continue working hard,” Kitata said after his victory was announced.

“Winning this award creates a bigger challenge – maintaining the standards, being on top of the game all the time but I will try so that I can win more.”

“Although they have awarded only me, I know we have won it as a team – right from the management, coaches, players and fans.  It has been a collective effort basing on how we have been working and playing on the pitch.”

To win the award, Kitata had to beat competition from Kitara’s Denis Omedi and Fred Amaku of Maroons.

He becomes the third BUL FC player to win the prize since the award was initiated, following in the footsteps of former Eastern Giants Simon Peter Oketch and Richard Wandyaka who won it in March and October 2022 respectively.

MATCH REPORT: BUL FC 1-0 URA FC

Alex Kitata’s solitary goal and Tom Ikara’s goalkeeping heroics secured a 1-0 win for BUL FC over URA FC at FUFA Technical Centre on Tuesday.

Kitata roofed in his fourth goal of the season and Ikara denied Emmanuel Oketch, Joseph Ssemujju, Joshua Lubwama, Sharif Kimbowa and Viane Ssekajugo to secure all three points for Abbey Kikomeko’s side and ultimately move to the summit of the league table with 18 points from six games.

It was BUL’s fourth league win over URA since November 2011 and sixth on the bounce this season.

In what was a keenly contested encounter in Njeru, the tax collectors had chances to open the scoring but their lackluster performance infront of the goal and Ikara’s strong gloves were their greatest undoing.

Wide man Emmanuel Oketch came close under five minutes when he beat his marker to the ball in our half, advanced and unleashed a rocket that would be a goal on any day but our net minder was equal to the task as he parried the ball into corner.

Ikara was forced into another sensational save to keep us level, punching away a ferocious effort from Joseph Ssemujju who had found himself in space near the area and his attempt to convert the rebound was just too high.

BUL’s first real sight of goal came midway the first half, as George Kasonko demonstrated his attacking threat when he picked out Jerome Kirya whose low drive was well held by Denis Otim in URA’s goal.

By now, the Eastern Giants had started creating openings and on 35 minutes, Kirya floated an inviting free kick into the box and it bounced off the back of Reagan Kalyowa after losing sight of the ball.

Moments later, an electrifying move involving Kasonko, Nicholas Mwere and Martin Aprem resulted in Kirya releasing a low shot but it was off target and the chance went begging.

At the other end, the visitors could and perhaps should have opened the scores following a break through the middle by Hassan Kalega. Upon receiving the pass from the midfielder, Ssemujju agonizingly again failed to beat the goalkeeper.

Two successive corners went BUL’s way on the stroke of half time but the opponents were tight enough to keep the scores even heading into the break.

BUL began the second half with much urgency and soon after the restart; the Eastern Giants went ahead on 52 minutes.

Walter Ochora’s initial pass was blocked by Najib Fesali, Fesali’s clearance then bounced off the chest of a retreating Lubwama and back into their zone, beating Hudu Mulikyi before reaching Kitata who calmly tucked in the ball with his right foot to us into the lead.

The visitors however came close to equalizing just minutes later. Lubwama delivered a dangerous free kick but it was tipped over the bar by Tom Ikara.

At this moment, URA was everywhere, creating chances but with no one to convert. Ssemujju wasted yet again another chance. Ivan Ahimbisibwe missed from close range off an assist from substitute Moses Aliro following a counter, while Kimbowa also could not turn Kalega’s flicked header into the net as the end of the game was approaching.

Goalkeeper Denis Otim denied Mwere with a strong arm before Kitata hit the woodwork for BUL.

The game’s last chance fell to Vianne Ssekajugo in the additional five minutes but Ikara was alert enough to keep the clean sheet, his fourth in five matches.

BUL’s next league match will be against UPDF FC on 9th November in Bombo.

Starting XI:

Tom Ikara (GK), Hillary Onek, Nicholas Mwere, Ronald Otti, Walter Ochora, Pascal Ngobi, George Kasonko, Jerome Kirya, Martin Aprem, Reagan Kalyowa, Alex Kitata.

Substitutes;

Joel Mutakubwa (GK), Samuel Ssekamatte, Lawrence Tezikya,  Gerald Ogweti, Ibrahim Kazindula, Mathew Odong, Emmanuel Obua, Edrine Opaala, Douglas Muganga.

MATCH PREVIEW: BUL FC VS MAROONS

Friday October 20, 2023

Uganda Premier League

BUL FC Vs Maroons

FUFA Technical Centre

Kickoff: 4pm

BUL Football Club welcomes Maroons to the FUFA Technical Centre on Friday as the Eastern Giants look to extend our winning run to four.

It was a breathless end to last season as the team succumbed to 14 matches without victory, but despite the disappointment, the club’s recent exploits have to be admired given the Eastern Giants are second on the table just after three matches.

Under the stewardship of new coach Abbey Kikomeko Bogere, BUL did start the new season in fine fettle – defeating Bright Stars, KCCA FC and Arua Hill to gather nine points same as leaders Kitara.

It’s unfathomable to think therefore that the boys can let the foot off the gas now. They will look to go out full throttle and get three points on the board.

Maroons just like us are still unbeaten. They defeated Wakiso Giants, and then drew with SC Villa prior to pulling another master stroke against KCCA in their 2-1 victory at Lugogo. They are two points behind us in third.

The last time the sides came up against one another was on 27th May 2023 at the Prisons ground with the match ending 0-0 but the reverse fixture had ended 5-0 in BUL’s favor.

Team News

Joel Madondo will miss the match. Joel Mutakubwa and Lawrence Tezikya have returned from the national duty. The rest of the squad are available and are all in contention.

Coach’s thoughts

“We are playing a team that has just won against KCCA. So, they are well motivated and in high gear,” coach Abbey Kikomeko said.

“They won away from home and we also won our away game. This is going to be an interesting encounter now that we are both going to fight to win to see who goes top of the table.”

“When you look at the way Maroons plays and our style of play, we almost have the same size of players and the character is almost the same. But we are prepared to get the points since we are at home. We shall put in whatever is needed to get the points from them.”

Ibrahim Kazindula (right) in a previous game

Ibrahim Kazindula

“We are coming into  this game with three points on our minds. Beating them 5-0 last season is not important now. What matters is our performance this season,” he said.

“We have been winning and having a good run. That is what we are going to build on to beat Maroons. Our fans should come expecting victory.”

Head to Head

P10 W7 D1 L2

In the last seven years, the sides have clashed ten (10) times, resulting into seven BUL wins, two victories for Maroons and a draw.

Last four encounters

  January 30, 2019

BUL FC 1-0 Maroons

October 30, 2018

Maroons 1-2 BUL FC

December 21, 2022

BUL FC 5-0 Maroons

May 27, 2023

Maroons 0-0 BUL FC

Match facts

  • BUL have collected maximum points (9) as a result of three wins from as many games this season, scoring four goals and conceding one in the process.
  • The Eastern Giants have not lost in four consecutive home matches since April, although they can only show one win from the run.
  • They have also won the last five matches when home to Maroons, a record dating back to 2016. This feat has come with 12 unanswered goals.
  • Of the 23 goals in the past ten games between the two teams, BUL have eighteen (18) to their account.
  • The previous 10 clashes produced a winner except on one occasion, the 0-0 stalemate in April last season at the Prisons grounds.
  • From a possible nine points, Maroons have picked seven as a result of two wins and a draw from their opening three games, and they remain one of the only six unbeaten sides this term.
  • With just three games played, Maroons are the highest goal scorers so far with six goals, at the same time also boasting with the leading goal scorer in Fred Amaku who has three to his name.
  • The Prison warders have won all their two away matches this term, beating Wakiso Giants 3-0 in September and defeating KCCA FC 2-1 at Lugogo at the start of this month.
  • It’s however only two wins for them against BUL, with the last one coming three years ago. The first was a 1-0 victory in December of 2017 courtesy of William Kiibi’s second half strike, before winning again three years later in January of 2020 when they defeated the Eastern Giants 2-0. Fred Amaku and Stephen Mukwala were the scorers.

Match Coverage

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MATCH REPORT: ARUA HILL 1-2 BUL FC

Ten man BUL won 2-1 away from home at Arua Hill to join new comers Kitara FC at the top of the Uganda premier league on Sunday.

It is now three wins on the trot from as many games for the Eastern Giants, and BUL has marched to nine points, same as Kitara after both teams winning all their opening three matches.

Goalkeeper Tom Ikara Commanding his backline

Alex Kitata got BUL in the driving seat midway the first half, running behind the defenders before tapping in Joel Madondo’s cross to give the Eastern Giants a deserved lead on 28 minutes.

It was a team effort that was well orchestrated with skill and agility. Pascal Ngobi schemed from the midfield to thread the ball to Madondo who beat two markers on the way to finding his striking partner in the box.

Madondo shields off an opponent

Our celebrations were shortlived however, as five minutes later, the hosts drew the game level through John Rogers who pounced in a header following a corner from Gadafi Wahab to send both sides in the halftime break even.

Following an over the top long throw from towering defender Nicholas Mwere, Kitata turned provider when he flicked into the path of Lawrence Tezikya who swept home first time with seventeen minutes left on the clock to restore our lead despite being a man down at Paridi stadium in Adjumani.

Benon Tahomera before being sent off

Benon Tahomera had been sent off around the hour mark for a high challenge against the opponent.

BUL will next be in action against Maroons on 20th October at FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru.

Starting XI:

Tom Ikara (GK), George Kasonko, Nicholas Mwere, Emmanuel Obua, Walter Ochora, Joel Madondo, Jerome Kirya, Pascal Ngobi, Hillary Onek, Alex Kitata, Benon Tahomera.

Substitutes:

Joel Mutakubwa (GK), Ibrahim Kazindula, Lawrence Tezikya, Douglas Muganga, Gerard Ogweti, Mathew Odong, Reagan Kalyowa, Shafiq Kwikiriza, Samuel Ssekamatte.

BUL FC Defeats URA in FUFA Super 8 Finals

BUL FC have been crowned the FUFA Super Eight Champions. They defeated  URA FC in the final on Sunday at MTN Omondi Stadium in Lugogo.

They won the game in shootouts (3-1) after ending the normal time in a goalless draw.

BUL joins Vipers SC and KCCA FC, as the only two teams that have previously won the championship in 2019 and 2018 respectively.

Meanwhile, KCCA FC defeated SC Villa in the playoff game to take the third position and secure themselves at least 10 million Shillings.

Midfielder Usama Arafat scored two goals while his colleague Ashraf Mugume added one to help the Lugogo-based team sail past the Jogoos. SC Villa’s goals were scored by David Owori and Charles Lwanga respectively.

Speaking to journalists KCCA FC Head Coach Sergio Daniel said while he is happy that they have defeated their rival SC Villa, he only takes such a game as mere preparation for their next engagements both in the league and in continental football.

“The boys are giving good answers, but the most important thing is that such games help in getting the team ready for the league, and Confederations against villa, yes it is our rival but the most important is getting the team ready for the upcoming events.” He said.

“We would like to win every single competition we are in, but URA got the victory in the last minute during the semi-final, As I said, being important for the upcoming event is more important than the preseason games.” He added.

Somdev Sen, the MTN Chief Marketing Officer said such tournaments give players the best platform to display their abilities before entering the competitive league, before adding that he hopes their sponsorship packages continue boosting the tournament.

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After a nearly four-year hiatus courtesy of COVID-19, the FUFA Super 8 Tournament, which serves as a warm-up for StarTimes Uganda Premier League teams before the new season, was reintroduced in July 2023.

The top eight teams from last season’s StarTimes Uganda Premier League competed in two separate groups, with URA and BUL FC going through to reach the final.

The winners of the competition will receive 20 million Shillings with the runners up walking away with 12 million Shillings while the third placed team will take home 10 million Shillings.

FOUR EXCITING PLAYERS COMMIT FUTURE TO BUL

BUL FC teenagers – Richard Okello, Innocent Rwothomio, Julius Baraza and Swabiru Mpasa have signed their first senior contracts with the club.

Striker Innocent Rwothomio during a Juniors league action for BUL FC JT

After showing outstanding performances at the juniors’ side, the quartet were drafted into the first team where they equally impressed last season, and each has now penned a three year contract with the Eastern Giants.

Okello scored thirteen goals in eighteen matches as the junior team qualified for the national juniors’ league championship. Rwothomio bagged twelve in thirteen games. Both featured in six and five first team games respectively.

Mpasa, who plays as midfielder, played one match with the senior team.  He scored five goals in seventeen outings for the age group side, while defender Baraza made three appearances at the first team, and seventeen with the under 17 category

EDRINE OPAALA JOINS BUL

BUL Football Club can confirm the signing of Edrine Mukisa Opaala from Busoga United. The attacking midfielder has signed a two year contract with us.

A product of Jinja SS, the 19 year old arrives at the Eastern Giants with a wealth of topflight football in his legs after playing in the Uganda premier league for the past three seasons.

“Opaala is still young and has been playing well, assisting and doing so many things. We thought it was high time he joins a good team like BUL so that he can excel with his talent,” head coach Abbey Kikomeko Bogere said.

“I know his ability, I know the kind of football he plays and the kind of passes he crafts. He will actually add creativity to our midfield.”

“He is a product of Copa Coca Cola schools tournament and majority of these players have excelled, and they have gone as far as playing professional football.”

“So we thought bringing him on board at BUL will be a better achievement for him.”

After signing for the Eastern Giants, Opaala said;

“I am excited to join the BUL family. I thank the management for the opportunity given to me, I am ready to compete.”

Opaala was named the 2019 Copa Coca Cola Most Valuable Player and won the same award in the Busoga Masaza Cup when he was playing for Buzaya County in the 2019 edition.