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MATCH PREVIEW: BUL FC VISIT TOORO UNITED IN BUHINGA

BUL Football Club’s 3pm kick off with hosts Tooro will take place at Buhinga stadium. After a disappointing few results against Gaddafi and KCCA, the Eastern Giants returned to winning ways on Tuesday, subduing Busoga United at Kyabazinga stadium to secure all the three points.

The result seem to have set Isabirye’s men in motion again and they will be looking to extend their winning run since they are with in touching distance with early pace setters KCCA FC. In contrast, Tooro shows no sign of ending their own poor run of form soon as they were beaten 3-2 on their last outing by Arua Hill SC in Arua, their seventh defeat on the trot.

Eleven positions and 13 points separate the two teams as BUL sit in a promising third position on 17 points from their nine matches while Tooro United comfortably lay in the 15th place. This will be their 14th face off in the league since 2013.

Team News

Alex Isabirye will be without the Kiryas, Ambrose and Jerome because of injuries. Hamis Tibita will also sit out of this game as will captain George Kasonko who is away with Uganda Cranes in Tanzania . The rest of the players are available for selection.

What they said

Team Manager Alex Isabirye:

“I believe we shall get the three points and fans will enjoy the game though I expect it to be tough for us because we are away.” Tooro United has been losing games but I know how coaches react especially after losing several games. They always try their level best to overcome such a poor run.” But I believe the players I have are ready to get the three points.”
“We travelled with only 19 players and they are all fine and ready to play.” Captain – Kasonko George who travelled with the national team to Tanzania misses out but we have a replacement for him.” I have a good squad, and as I have always said that I want us to compete, these players I have here are ready to do the job.”

Midfielder Richard Wandyaka:

“We expect a good game and victory because everyone is fit, fired up and in good shape. We promise our fans that we are going to win like we did in our last game.”

Last time out

Tuesday December 7

BUL FC 5-0 Busoga United

After two disappointing games, the Eastern Giants returned to their winning touch with a resounding 5-0 victory over Busoga United. A hat trick from Ibrahim Nsimbe and two more great goals from Musa Esenu and Richard Wandyaka completed the rout at Kyabazinga stadium.

Nsimbe scored his first goal on the 24th minute and doubled our lead five minutes later before Esenu scored our third on the stroke of halftime. The forward then completed his hattrick ten minutes into the second half with a simple tap in. Wandyaka could not miss the scoring party, the forward popped up on the hour mark with a nice goal to make it 5-0.

However, the last thirty minutes of the game faced a goal drought despite both sides creating scoring opportunities but that didn’t bar BUL FC from cruising to a memorable victory in that Jinja derby.

Head to Head

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Since 2013, this fixture has produced 13 meetings between the two sides, resulting into five wins for BUL, seven victories for Tooro United and one draw.

Previous Meeting

October 11, 2019

Tooro United 1-2 BUL FC

BUL Football Club came from behind to beat Tooro United in October 2019.

Yafesi Mubiru gave Tooro a halftime lead but second half strikes from Musa Esenu and Robert Mukongotya ensured victory for the Eastern Giants at St Paul Seminary play ground.

The home side grabbed the lead courtesy of a goal from Mubiru that came seven minutes from the break, however, Esenu restored parity for the Eastern Giants a few moments after the hour mark. Mukongotya then scored what proved to be the match-winner with seven minutes left on the clock.Tooro United got a chance to draw the game level six minutes later but Mubiru put his kick from the spot to waste to grant BUL all the three points.

Last four encounters

October 11, 2019

Tooro United 1-2 BUL FC

March 26, 2019

Tooro United 1-0 BUL FC

October 02, 2018

BUL FC 0-1 Tooro United

March 30, 2018

Tooro United 3-1 BUL FC

Match facts

BUL FC has won five games, and drawn and lost two a piece in nine matches.
Isabirye’s men have scored in all but one game, a 1-0 defeat to Express in October.
They have put forward 16 goals and conceded only nine, and kept three clean sheets this term.
The Eastern Giants have lost twice in nine matches with one loss coming on the road
This fixture has produced 33 goals from the 13 meetings, with BUL scoring 14 of that bulk.
And has failed to produce a winner once, a 0-0 stalemate in 2015
Tooro United have lost their last seven games consecutively.
They have also conceded a huge 23 goals – the highest in the league.

How to follow the game

As always, the official BUL FC communication channels will provide comprehensive coverage of our clash with Tooro.

Minute-by-minute updates will be available on all our social media platforms

MATCH REPORT: BUL FC 0-0 BRIGHT STARS

BUL Football Club and Bright Stars played out a 0-0 draw at Kyabazinga Stadium on Friday afternoon. BUL FC had the most opportunities to score especially in the first half, with the Eastern Giants coming closest in the 39^th minute but Richard Wandyaka saw his penalty kick saved by goalkeeper Simon Tamale.

The Eastern Giants made a strong start to the game and in the second minute, Dickson Niwamanya pocked the ball through to Richard Ayiko and the defender whipped a cross into the box but Tamale was so quick to pick the ball before Musa Esenu could pose a threat.

Two minutes later, Ibrahim Kazindula played in Walter Ochora who launched a long pass down the right flank for Simon Peter Oketch to chase, however, the winger’s cross went far and wide.

Niwamanya was the next to try his luck for the Eastern Giants, escaping the attention of Bright Stars’ backline, he controlled the ball with his chest on the edge of the box but he was flagged offside by the assistant referee.

In the 11^th minute, the visitors also found their way to the box, however, Joseph Janjali was caught offside as well.

After winning the free kick 30 yards from goal, Kazindula composed himself to take it in the 13^th minute, but unfortunately, his efforts sailed over the bar.

Andrew Kaggwa caught Ochora on the ball with just 24 minutes gone and he quickly set off for the box, but steady and alert, the BUL rearguards cleared far.

Two minutes later, Nelson Senkatuka exchanged with Janjali and the later picked out Kaggwa and then Kaggwa fired a shot but Keni palmed it away. The most clear chance arrived in the 39^th minute for BUL FC after Kazindula won a penalty. Richard Wandyaka was trusted to convert from the spot, however, `Tamale dived to the right side to spill his efforts, and BUL quickly won the ball back after the miss but Wandyaka tapped it twice and the visitors kicked it out for a corner.

On the stroke of halftime, Ochora floated a ball into the box again with Esenu the target man but he could not jump high enough to get on the end of it.

The second half started in a similar fashion as Hillary Onek lofted the ball to Wandyaka with the midfielder well positioned in the box, he controlled the ball with his left foot before shooting wide.

One minute to hour mark, Senkatuka rattled the bar with Keni already on the ground but our number one sprung up quickly to stop a rebound from the forward

Alex Isabirye decided changes were needed to force the issue as time ticked on. The coach introduced Ibrahim Mugulusi and Joseph Semujju in places of Niwamanya and Wandyaka respectively, and six minutes after the hour, Esenu also made way for Reagan Kalyowa.

The Eastern Giants had a late surge forward as an Ochora throw in was brushed by Derrick Ngoobi into the path of Oketch but he couldn’t get his shot on target.

Bright Stars carved a chance of their own late on with Ibrahim Kasindi shooting from distance but the ball agonizingly missed by inches.

Three minutes were added after the regular 90, however, the score remained goalless and a point for the Eastern Giants. This draw was enough to temporarily send us above Vipers SC and into second place with 21 points after 11 games. Our next league engagement will be away to UPDF on December 22,

BUL FC Starting XI:

*Players pose for a team photo before the game*

Saidi Keni (G.K), Douglas Muganga, Richard Ayiko, Walter Ochora, Hillary Onek, George Kasonko, Ibrahim Kazindula, Richard Wandyaka, Musa Esenu, Dickson Niwamanya, Simon Peter Oketch.

Substitutes:

Emmanuel Kalyowa, Umar Mukobe, Fredson Gwoto, Reagan Kalyowa, Pascal Ngobi, Ibrahim Mugulusi, Joseph Semujju

MATCH PREVIEW: BUL FC VS BRIGHT STARS

BUL Football Club will be out to make it three wins in a row when they welcome Bright Stars to Kyabazinga stadium on Friday afternoon.

The Eastern Giants swiftly returned to their winning touch with two comfortable victories over Busoga and Tooro United since losing away to KCCA FC at the start of December, while their visitors settled for 0-0 draw with Arua Hill SC last time out.

BUL currently sit in third place, level on 20 points with second placed Vipers SC but six points behind log leaders KCCA. At Kyabazinga stadium, the Eastern Giants have taken 10 out of a possible 15 points available.

Bright Stars stretched their winless run to three last Friday and it is just one victory in nine outings for the Wakiso outfit who sit in 14th going into this match. Away from Kavumba recreational ground, Bright Stars have collected only one point in this campaign. This will be the 17th meeting between the two sides.

Team News

Besides the long term absentees – Ambrose Kirya and Hamis Tibita, Alex Isabirye doesn’t have any new serious injury to contend with.

What they said

Team Manager Alex Isabirye:

“The game will not be easy. We lost to Bright Stars 1-0 last season so I am expecting another battle tomorrow.

Fortunately, the captain is back and all the players are ready for the game.

I always tell you that we are trying to compete this season not just participating. Therefore, I am expecting the team to win because we really need those three points.“

Captain George Kasonko:

“We are well prepared and we expect to win the game tomorrow. The game is at home but being at home doesn’t mean that we have already got the three points. It will require us to work hard and as a unit for us to win the game.“

Last time out

Friday December 10

The Eastern Giants raced to a 3-1 victory over Tooro United at Buhinga stadium. After falling behind early in the game, Ibrahim Kazindula, Walter Ochora and Ibrahim Nsimbe quickly responded with first half goals to tame the hosts.

The home team began the contest on a high, scoring in the 8th minute through a Marvin Ashaba penalty following a foul on Ronald Mubiru by Richard Ayiko in the box.

However, their celebrations were short lived as the Eastern Giants equalised eight minutes later through Kazindula.

Ochora added another goal for BUL FC on the 28th minute before Nsimbe made it 3-1 on the stroke of halftime. But goals were hard to come by in the second half despite the several efforts from both teams to find the net.

Head to Head

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There have been 16 matches between the two teams, BUL has won three games to Bright Stars’ eight while five games have been draws.

Previous Meeting

May 15, 2021

BUL FC 0-1 Bright Stars

The sides’ most recent encounter came in may 2021, a match in which Bright Stars proved again to be a thorn in BUL FC’s foot. Defender Derrick Ngobi scored in the second minute to earn his side a 1-0 win at Kyabazinga stadium– a game in which they had Andrew Kaggwa sent off for a foul on Thomas Kabaale.

A minute after going behind, the Eastern Giants got a chance to equalise but Walter Ochora declined to put his free header on target. BUL however continued to press in search of a leveler but goalkeeper Tamale Simon stood tall throughout the game to deny us at least a point.

Last four meetings

October 29, 2019

BUL FC 1-1 Bright Stars

January 10, 2020

Bright Stars 1-0 BUL FC

March 10, 2021

Bright Stars 0-2 BUL FC

May 15, 2021

BUL FC 0-1 Bright Stars

Match Facts

This fixture has seen 16 games since 2013 and 27 goals have been scored across the course of those games, with BUL FC netting 13 times.
The ties involving these two teams have produced at least a goal except on two occasions – the barren draws of April 2014 and March 2016.
BUL FC count three victories over their visitors in eight years and two have come at home
They have this term won three games, drawn and lost one a piece from their territory.
At Kyabazinga stadium, the Eastern Giants have scored nine goals and conceded only three.
Isabirye’s men have also scored eight goals in their last two games
However, they have lost four matches since 2013 while playing home to Bright Stars.
But Bright Stars have lost four times in their last five games, conceding 10 goals and scoring only four across those matches.
They haven’t won a game on the road.

Match Officials

Mpyangu Siraji will be the man in the center. He will be assisted by Muyaga Khalid

and Kakembo Ahmed as the first and second assistant referees respectively.

Olemu Geroge will serve as the fourth official while Kubingi Margret will be their assessor.

How to follow the game?

The official BUL FC communication channels will provide comprehensive coverage of the game. Minute by minute updates will be available on all our social media platforms

Facebook: Bul Football Club –Jinja

Twitter: @bulfc1

Instagram: bulfc1

MATCH REPORT: EASTERN GIANTS EASE PAST TOORO UNITED AT BUHINGA STADIUM

BUL Football Club have seen out an impressive 3-1 victory over Tooro United on Friday in Fort Portal.

All the damage was done by the Eastern Giants in a rampaging first half as they cut through an ailing Tooro United back line in the opening period.

The hosts rushed to an early lead when Marvin Ashaba converted from the spot in the 7th minute but wobbled going forward.

BUL clicked into gear immediately after that penalty as they committed several bodies upfront, producing attack after attack and the mission finally materialized in a quarter hour with Ibrahim Kazindula scoring the leveler.

Walter Ochora scored the second – thirteen minutes later and Ibrahim Nsimbe added the third goal after a brilliant wave of attack on the stroke of halftime.

After the break, Joseph Semujju was thrown into the fray as he replaced Fredson Gwoto before Simon Peter Oketch and Dickson Niwamanya took up places of Richard Wandyaka and Ibrahim Nsimbe respectively nine minutes off the hour mark.

But despite the introduction of the mesmerizing attacking trio, the second period did not realize any goal as both sides turned toothless.

However, the team manager Alex Isabirye was pleased with the result because it was the second on the bounce after a slump.

“I am really excited because getting three points away from home is not easy at all. We are trying to see that we compete this season and I am happy my players are now competing,” he said.

“The game was good as well as the result because the players played very well.”

“We have another game on Friday, so, we need to go back home and see how we are going to handle it. The good thing is, we didn’t get any new injury and the players are very okay.”

Kazindula’s strike was his first goal since joining the Eastern Giants in July and the midfielder couldn’t hide his excitement after the game.

“Iam thankful because I scored my first goal at BUL FC,” he said.

“I also thank our fans who supported us today from wherever they were because the game wasn’t easy.”

“We conceded so early but we never retreated. I thank my fellow players that we recovered in time as a team and we finally won the game.”

That victory lifts the Eastern Giants to second in table on 20 points after ten games, their next task will see them play home to Bright Stars a week from now.

BUL FC Starting XI

Saidi Keni
Richard Ayiko
Douglas Muganga
Walter Ochora
Pascal Ngobi
Fredson Gwoto
Hillary Onek
Richard Wandyaka
Ibrahim Kazindula
Ibrahim Nsimbe
Musa Esenu

Substitutes

Emmanuel Kalyowa
Umar Mukobe
Dickson Nuwamanya
Ibrahim Mugulusi
Joseph Semujju
Simon Peter Oketch
Reagan Kalyowa

MATCH REPORT: BUL FC BEAT RIVAL BUSOGA UNITED 5-0 IN JINJA DERBY

**^{BUL FC players celebrating after scoring}**

BUL Football Club bounced back to winning ways with a stellar performance at Kyabazinga stadium on Tuesday.

Ibrahim Nsimbe’s hat-trick, as well as goals from Musa Esenu and Richard Wandyaka earned BUL FC a resounding 5-0 win over Busoga United.

Nsimbe put BUL 1-0 and 2-0 up before Esenu made it 3-0 before half-time. The former then got his hat-trick and our fourth before Wandyaka wrapped up the win to make it 5-0 early in the second half.

**^{Richard Wandyaka (M) after scoring the fifth goal}**

After a fair opening 20 minutes for both teams, BUL broke the deadlock in the 24th minute through Nsimbe who teased a defender and then left goalkeeper Michael Nantamu down for dead before he shot in an empty net.

The forward was on target again five minutes later as he picked a pass from Pascal Ngobi to score from inside the box.

After several attempts, Esenu finally got on the scoresheet when he made it 3-0 for the Eastern Giants on the stroke of halftime with a clean header at the near post.

Busoga United rarely threatened Saidi Keni’s goal in the opening period, with Anthony Mayanja having a free kick cleared and then the captain getting flagged for offside in the 37th minute at 2-0 summing up the away side’s opening 45.

With BUL in a commanding 3-0 first-half lead, they almost made it four shortly after the break but Simon Peter Oketch was judged offside by the first assistant referee before he could launch a shot.

But it only got better for the Eastern Giants as Nsimbe got his hat-trick goal in the 55th minute with a simple tap in after some decent work from Esenu and Oketch.

Then the scoring party finally came to a stop but after Wandyaka registering his presence on the scoresheet when he powered in a header from close range off Hilary Onek’s conor kick from the left on the hour mark.

Ibrahim Kazindula also tried his luck from distance on several occasions but his swerving shots missed the target on all the attempts.

BUL FC’s points tally now stands at 17 from nine games which lifts them to third on the table, and their next engagement will be away to Tooro United on December 10.

BUL FC Starting XI

Saidi Keni, Fredson Gwoto, Douglas Muganga, Walter Ochora, Pascal Ngobi, Simon Peter Oketch (Joseph Semujju 83′), Hilary Onek (Umar Mukobe 83′), Richard Wandyaka (Owen Mukisa 65′), Ibrahim Kazindula, Ibrahim Nsimbe (Dickson Nuwamanya 65′), Musa Esenu (Reagan Kalyowa 83′)

Unused Substitutes

Emmanuel Kalyowa, Ibrahim Mugulusi,

MATCH PREVIEW: BUL FC HOST ARCH RIVAL BUSOGA UNITED

One of the biggest matches on the Uganda Premier League calendar will take place in Jinja city on Tuesday afternoon, as BUL Football Club welcome city neighbors Busoga United to Kyabazinga stadium for the Jinja derby.

As ever, the Eastern Giants will be glad to return to their backyard following their 3-1 defeat on their travels at KCCA FC last Wednesday, whilst their visitors as well have numerous concerns following another defeat themselves last time out.

Busoga United have a better record in their recent meetings with the Eastern Giants, however, BUL remain strong at home as they have lost only once from there this campaign and will aim to return to winning ways in front of their own fans.

Two of BUL’s four league victories this term have arrived at Kyabazinga stadium, and their slip in performance on their immediate last outing may force them to bounce back with a severe punishment to their neighbours.

Isabirye’s men find themselves in fifth place with 14 points ahead of their matchday 9, with Busoga United coming into this intriguing clash placed in a disappointing 12th rank on the table with seven points to their name.

This encounter will be their 11th league meeting since 2016.

Team News

BUL FC has few injuries to contend with, long-term absentees – Ambrose Kirya and Hamis Tibita will continue to watch the action from far with injuries. Jerome Kirya also misses out with an arm injury but Simon Peter Oketch may feature if passed fit for the game.

What they said

Team manager – Alex Isabirye:

“This game is not going to be easy because players of both teams have been together for so long. They know each other in and out, and that is going to make tomorrow’s game so competitive.”

“But as BUL FC, we are still teaching our players how to win three points in a game and how to become competitive. However, I think we shall win the match.”

Richard Wandyaka:

“We lost points in the first derby against Gaddafi FC but this time we are going for a win against Busoga United.”

“Our fans should come to support us in big numbers because victory is going to be on our side.”

Last time out

All didn’t go well as planned as the Eastern Giants succumbed to a 3-1 defeat to KCCA FC at Lugogo. Goals from Innocent Wafula, Charles Lwanga, and Davis Kasirye put the hosts on the march to victory with Musa Esenu striking the consolation for BUL.

Isabirye’s men were the better team in the opening period but unfortunately, they found themselves a goal down at the stroke of halftime as Wafula scored from range.

The introduction of Joseph Ssemujju gifted them a kick from the penalty mark after he was fouled in the forbidden area, however, he skewed his penalty kick above the goal confines.

Lwanga later caught BUL FC rearguards off guard with a solo run in the 77th minute to extend KCCA’s lead. And just three minutes from then, Kasirye rounded off the scoring with a tap in from inside six yards to seal their win.

Musa Esenu however pulled one back with seven minutes to play but it was too late for a comeback.

Head to Head

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This fixture has produced ten meetings between the two teams, resulting into two wins for BUL, three victories for Busoga and five draws.

Last time we met

Busoga United ran to a slim 1-0 victory at Kyabazinga Stadium last season.

Fleet footed winger – Ivan Wani, who is now in our ranks, scored the solitary goal in that well contested duel for Busoga.

His goal came in the 57th minute after the first half had ended goal-less.

The visitors however survived early attacks from the Eastern Giants, with goalkeeper Michael Nantamu saving their day.

Nantamu stopped Deogracious Ojok’s attempt before he kept out Simon Peter Okech’s efforts to secure victory for his team

Last four encounters

September 11, 2019

BUL FC 0-3 Busoga United

February 1, 2020

Busoga United 2-1 BUL FC

December 08, 2020

Busoga United 1-3 BUL FC

April 24, 2021

BUL FC 0-1 Busoga United

Match facts

BUL FC have won twice and lost and drawn one a piece in four home outings
Isabirye’s men have scored eleven times this term, four of them have come at Kyabazinga stadium.
They have also scored in three of their four home encounters, losing once at their backyard – a 1-0 defeat to Express in late October.
This derby has produced 20 league goals since 2016, nine of them scored by BUL FC.
Busoga United have won on three occasions in their last four meetings with BUL, with two victories manufactured from the Eastern Giants’ ground.
Abbey Kikomeko’s team has only two wins to show from their seven matches but all their victories have come on the road.
Reminiscent to the foresaid, all their six goals this term have also been scored from foreign territories.

Match Officials

Oloya William will be the man in the center, assisted by Omunyira Mathias and Osire Juma in that order. Kasibante Julius will be the fourth official while Adipo Catherine the referee’s assessor.

How to Follow

This derby will not be cast live on television but our fans can follow all the action with our text updates on our various media platforms.

Facebook page – BUL Football Club-Jinja

Twitter – @bulfc1

NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER ANNOUNCED

BUL Football Club is delighted to announce the promotion of Mr. Mutaka Joseph from head of communication and marketing to club Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect.

Having joined BUL FC as a volunteer in 2012, Mr. Mutaka is one of the current longest serving members of staff at the team. He first worked as a media liaison officer before ascending to the position of head of communication and marketing at the club. He has a storied career in sports including roles as a managing director at Tangosport Uganda and media officer at the different national football teams, as well as being a veteran sports caster.

Mutaka replaces Mr. Ahmed Kongola whose contract with the club expired and the executive objected to renew the relationship because he did not pass his key performance indicators.

Upon the appointment, club chairman – Mr. Ronald Barente commented:

“Mutaka has been our project. He has been on this team since 2012 and personally I didn’t want to bring in new people who don’t understand our values and goals that BUL FC wants to achieve.” “Besides that, he is a very hard working and sincere man“. “I have worked with him for a very long time now and he has always performed to my expectations in the few roles he has held here.” “So we sat down as the executive and zeroed on him because he also has the required qualifications for a C.E.O. post”

Mr. Barente further said, “He will also be given key performance indicators just like the previous C.E.O. If he performs well, we shall continue with him and if he doesn’t, we shall sit and assess him”.

New chief executive officer – Mutaka Joseph also commented on his promotion:

“Getting promoted from head of communication and marketing to head of business more so of a super division club is thrilling. I am excited because of this opportunity to serve BUL FC as their C.E.O”. “However, this position doesn’t belong to me as Joseph Mutaka but belongs to all members of staff, we are going to work together as one.”

BUL FC is one of the most popular clubs in the region and Mutaka envisions it becoming the best team in the country in the near future under his reign as the chief executive officer.

“If everything is put in place and given support, trust me we shall have one of the best clubs in Uganda”. “We have a strategic plan for the short term but we shall lay another for the long run”. “I want us to professionalize the Eastern Giants and I want it to become a model club in the country.”

“Some people here hate professionalism, but that is the route I want us to take if we are to achieve our goals”. “I look upon to selling the brand of this team beyond its boundaries and having the happiest secretariat, and I expect in three to five years from now, other clubs will be coming to us to seek knowledge of developing a football club.”

The new chief executive officer also promised fans a bright amicable future and a serene environment around the club. “Fans are going to feel my presence, this is just the beginning. They have their own grievances but I will handle them because I plan to have routine meetings with them to see a way forward”. “I may not fulfil all they want but I promise to provide solutions to some of their problems”. – New CEO promised.

Another notable promotion is that of Mrs. Rehema Namuyomba. She assumes the roles and the office of the head of communication and marketing at the club.

MATCH REPORT: EASTERN GIANTS FALL TO KCCA FC

*Musa Esenu jumps high to head the ball*

BUL Football Club’s unbeaten run away from home was shuttered on Wednesday afternoon after a 3-1 defeat to KCCA FC at MTN Omondi Stadium.

Both teams pressed hard in the early exchanges but an early goal for either side proved elusive as the Eastern Giants and their hosts lacked the cutting edge in the final third.

However, the Kasasiro Boys finally found a way through to allow Innocent Wafula open the scoring on the stroke of halftime.

Alex Isabirye made a switch to his team after the interval, introducing Joseph Semujju in place of Ibrahim Mugulusi, and the change breathed a lump some of oxygen in his men as they worked out a chance but Musa Esenu put his header wide four minutes off the hour mark.

Three minutes later, BUL was again chanced to draw the game level from six yards but Semujju saw his spot kick missed.

Isabirye then turned to the bench for Ibrahim Nsimbe to increase on the fire power upfront and off the pitch was Simon Peter Oketch in the 72 minute.

But before he even hit the ground, Charles Lwanga doubled KCCA’s advantage in the 77th minute and then Davis Kasirye scored their third goal a few minutes later.

Musa Esenu pulled one back with seven minutes left on the clock but it was too late for a comeback.

In the final minutes, Umar Mukobe was also thrown into the fray after Walter Ochora was injured.

This result is BUL FC’s first loss in four trips and they have now dropped to fifth position on the log with 14 points.

BUL’s next league commitment will be home to Busoga United on December 7.

BUL FC Starting XI

Saidi Keni, Douglas Muganga, Walter Ochora, Richard Ayiko, Hillary Onek, Ibrahim Kazindula, George Kasonko, Simon Peter Oketch, Ibrahim Mugulusi, Musa Esenu, Richard Wandyaka

Substitutes

Emmanuel Kalyowa, Umar Mukobe, Pascal Ngobi, Ibrahim Nsimbe, Joseph Semujju

Dickson Niwamanya

MATCH PREVIEW: BUL FC PLAY AWAY TO KCCA FC.

DATE: Tuesday December 01

GAME: KCCA FC Vs BUL FC

VENUE: MTN Omondi Stadium

KICKOFF: 3PM

BUL Football Club will be aiming to return to winning ways during Wednesday’s Uganda Premier League clash with KCCA FC at MTN Omondi.

The Eastern Giants were held to a one all stalemate by Gaddafi last time out, with Richard Ayiko scoring late in the game to snatch a point off the soldier boys.

Alex Isabirye’s men are now unbeaten in their last five outings and they have continued to produce the goods on the road with their last trip yielding a 2-1 victory over SC Villa.

They enter this fixture in second place with 14 points, five behind their Wednesday hosts

However, KCCA, who occupy the top spot on the table, are still unbeaten this season.

This will be the 18th meeting between the two sides

Team News

Youngsters Martin Aprem and Reagan Kalyowa will be absent for tomorrow’s game. Wing back Fredson Gwoto and center back – Aggrey Madoi will also not feature. Longterm absentees – Ambrose Kirya and Hamis Tibita remain out of contention, but the defence is in good shape following the return of Douglas Muganga.

What they said

Team manager – Alex Isabirye:

“People will enjoy the game though it won’t be easy. KCCA FC is one of the most organised teams in the country and they have a set of good coaches. However, my players are eager to play and we expect to win tomorrow’s game.”

Captain George Kasonko:

“We need three points tomorrow and we shall fight for them. We are well prepared and we know the club’s mission, fans should expect victory.”

Heat to Head

P17 W4 D5 L8

Last four encounters

April 4, 2021

KCCA FC 3-0 BUL FC

Februry 12, 2021

BUL FC 2-1 KCCA FC

October 8, 2019

BUL FC 3-0 KCCA FC

February 13, 2021

KCCA FC 2-0 BUL FC

Last time we met

April 2, 2021

The Eastern Giants fell to KCCA FC 3-0 at Lugogo.

Goals from Filbert Obenchan, Charles Lwanga and Julius Poloto sealed KCCA FC’s win

Obenchan gave the hosts the lead at the stroke of halftime after he noded home a Bright Anukani free kick past Abdul Kimera.

Lwanga doubled their lead immediately after the interval and then Poloto put the game beyond our reach with a third goal for the Kasasiro Boys.

BUL’s best chances fell to Robert Mukongotya and Simon Peter Oketch in the first half but they couldn’t find the net.

Last time out

November 28, 2021

BUL Football Club played to a one all draw against Gaddafi FC at Kyabazinga Stadium on Sunday.

Alex Kitata put the visitors in the lead in the 57th minute but Richard Ayiko cut their joy short with a wonderful late strike to earn the Eastern Giants a point that pushed them to second place with 14 points.

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MATCH REPORT: EASTERN GIANTS GO SECOND ON LEAGUE TABLE AFTER JINJA DERBY STALEMATE

BUL Football Club came from behind to draw 1-1 with Gaddafi FC on Sunday afternoon at Kyabazinga stadium.

Substitute Alex Kitata gave the visitors a deserved lead in the 57th minute following a good move on the left, with the forward drilling through an onrushing Saidi Keni.

However, Richard Ayiko drew matters level when he capitalised on the soldier boys’ poor defending to score a yarder with five minutes left to play.

Both sides created some chances at both ends in the first half but failed to slot past the goalkeepers.

Musa Esenu was too short to connect with a lofted cross from Umar Mukobe with just eleven minutes played. And a few moments later, Umar Kyeyune worked in acres of space on the left, but his namesake, Mukobe recovered in time to stop his move before danger.

There was also an over the top ball from the visitors in the fifteenth minute but Keni reacted quickly and cleared it far.

Three minutes later, Ibrahim Mugulusi picked out Joseph Semujju on the left, the winger then brought the ball down to earth with ease before shooting low but Mutebi calmed his efforts without any trouble.

Esenu thought he had put the Eastern Giants in front on 38 minutes with a header, however, his goal was cancelled because he was off side.

Gaddafi’s Andrew Waiswa put his header over bar following a free-kick from Hassan Musana on the stroke of halftime.

After the break, Ivan Wani replaced Mugulusi, unfortunately, it’s the soldier boys who scored through Kitata after skipping BUL’s rearguards. The Eastern Giants then launched several attacks especially after the introduction of Simon Peter Oketch and Ibrahim Nsimbe.

In the 77th minute, Esenu was found in the six yards box again, the forward powered a strong effort, unluckily, the ball sailed over bar.

The all-important goal finally came in the 85th minute. Ayiko received a pass in the opposition’s half and then sent a shot through to the net for an equaliser.

BUL FC is now unbeaten in their last five games, and the result on Sunday moved them to second on the Uganda Premier League table with 14 points after seven rounds.

The Eastern Giant’s next trip is to the Kasasiro Boys (KCCA FC) on Wednesday December 01.

BUL FC Starting XI

Saidi Keni, Umar Mukobe, Richard Ayiko, Walter Ochora, Hillary Onek, George Kasonko, Pascal Ngobi, Ibrahim Mugulusi, Richard Wandyaka, Musa Esenu, Joseph Ssemujju,

Substitutes

Emmanuel Kalyowa, Ibrahim Kazindula, Fredson Gwoto, Ibrahim Nsimbe, Simon Peter, Oketch, Dickson Niwamanya, Ivan Wani