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PRE-MATCH PREVIEW: BUL FC vs MAROONS

Startimes Uganda Premier League, Match Day 10

Date :Friday, 29th November

Time: 4:00 PM

Venue: Luzira Prison Grounds

BUL FC seeks to end its winless campaign as they visit Maroons FC at the Luzira Prison Grounds tomorrow in the Startimes Uganda Premier League.

The Eastern Giants lie 8th on the table with 13 points, while the Prison Warders are in 11th with 12 points.

Abbey Bogere’s men looked poised to win their last game against Express FC, only to be denied by a late equalizer in the 89th minute.

This has largely been a mixed-bag season for the Giants, with three wins, four draws, and two losses in nine league games.

Team News:

Isaac Wagoina will undergo a late fitness test, while Thomas Ochungo will be unavailable for tomorrow’s game.

Coach Abbey’s Remarks:

“We lost two points against Express in our last game, but now we face Maroons, who have just won their away game against Bright Stars. It’s going to be a tough match, but we want the points away from home. We’ll fight tooth and nail to get the maximum points and close the gap on the table.”

Assistant Captain Walter Ochora’s Thoughts:

“We’re more prepared, and the boys are positive in the camp. We lost concentration in the last minute against Express, but we’ve rectified our mistakes, and we’ll go home victorious.”

Head-to-Head:

Both teams have clashed 12 times, resulting in eight BUL wins, two for Maroons, and two draws.

Last Four Meetings:

23rd February 2024: Maroons 0-0 BUL FC (SUPL)

20th October 2023: BUL FC 3-0 Maroons (SUPL)

27th May 2023: Maroons 0-0 BUL FC (SUPL)

21st December 2022: BUL FC 5-0 Maroons (SUPL)

Match Facts:

-BUL has collected eight points from five away matches.

– Eastern Giants have gone two games without winning.

– BUL has won only two away games from the five played this season.

– In the past six away matches to Maroons, BUL won two games, drew three and lost one. The victories were however far in between; the first, which was a 4-1 triumph, came in late September 2015 before the second victory (2-1) arrived at the end of October in 2018.⁠

– Of the 26 goals in the last 12 games between the two teams, BUL has 18 to their account.

– BUL has kept three away clean sheets so far this season (against Police, URA, and Mbale Heroes).

– Maroons has collected 8 points from the possible 15 points from home games.

– Maroons has registered 2 wins, 2 draws, and one loss at home this season.

– Maroons has scored 7 goals at home this season.

Match Coverage:

The game will be live on FUFA TV, as well as timely updates on all our social media platforms:

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Get ready for the action Giants!

BUL APPOINT ABBEY KIKOMEKO AS NEW HEAD COACH

BUL Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Abbey Kikomeko Bogere as the club’s new head coach for the next three years.

Kikomeko joins the Eastern Giants from Mbale Heroes whom he led to FUFA big league promotion by beating Bukedea Central last season.

***Abbey Kikomeko (left) and Club chairman Ronald Barente (right) at the club headquarters in Jinja***

“We have taken Mr. Abbey Kikomeko on to be our new head coach for the senior team for the next three years,” Chairman Ronald Barente said during the unveiling function at the club headquarters in Masese, Jinja City.

“He is a very experienced coach, who has been in the Uganda Premier league and other competitions, and I am sure with the experience he has, he will take us to greater heights where we want to be.”

“He is a youthful coach known for grooming great talents in Jinja and the whole of Eastern region. With the things we want to achieve at this club, we thought wisely and zeroed on him as the best candidate for the job.”

***New coach: Abbey Kikomeko during the unveiling on Tuesday***

A highly experienced top level tactcian who managed in the topflight league for more than five years, Kikomeko won Busoga United the FUFA big league title in the 2015/16 season before leading them to a fourth place finish in top division three years later.

“I am excited to be at BUL FC. It’s one of the biggest clubs in the country. I know I am now carrying a big load, so, I am not here for fun – I have come here to perform,” coach Kikomeko roared.

“I am interested in young boys and promoting players from within.”

“With the help of the technical team and the staff, I think we shall achieve.”

The coach assumes the role with immediate effect.

BUL FC CONTINUE TO ENGAGE FANS, KEY ISSUES DISCUSSED.

BUL football club routine fans engagement continued on Sunday January 15 at Bugembe stadium. This was the first meeting since 2023 started.

Chief executive officer Joseph Mutaka said growing the fan base rank high on his list of core issues to handle at the club since the first day he came into office.

I know it’s not an easy task to handle but I am destined to do bigger things. Handling fans has been a challenging area for my predecessors here since the inception of the club but routine engagement has seen their mindset change on how to approach things. I have outsourced some experts to speak to them and also help to build a better structure for their group. BUL fans group should be a lead example in Uganda Premier League that fans can be more than supporters during match days.

In line with making the fans’ groups flourish, a lot of ideas were put forward during the meeting – including new fan registration plan, formulation of fans Sacco, activation of fans sub committees but at first in Busoga sub region.

Researcher Muhammad Kizito who is also a keen follower of Ugandan football, heaped praise on the CEO’s move to often engage fans.

I follow football clubs in Uganda a lot but BUL FC is among the few clubs that engage fans on routine and to me it’s the best practice for any developing club,” Kizito said while addressing the fans. I want to commend CEO Joseph Mutaka for the job well done because he has maintained the pace with fans. Every club needs them since they are the blood in every club system to live. He invited me to share with you on how to grow the numbers and how to structure everything, and trust me BUL have initiated an important move today.

BUL fans chairman Bashir Omar Bagga was also in attendance together with other prominent supporters. It was the first brainstorming and fan engagement meeting of the many more to come in 2023.

MATCH REPORT: BRIGHT STARS 2-0 BUL FC

Two goals from Nelson Senkatuka consigned BUL to another defeat at Bright Stars on Tuesday, the second loss this season after losing to Express three weeks ago.

With Vipers and KCCA FC winning their respective games, it means the Eastern Giants have slipped down to fourth on the table, and still at 17 points, four behind pace setters Wakiso Giants after nine rounds.

**BUL FC starting line up against Bright Stars**

It was a good start to the game for both teams as they almost had an even share of the proceedings inside the opening twenty minutes before we were forced off the road as the contest progressed.

Ibrahim Kazindula and Mugulusi beamed rays of hope on BUL with well executed corner kicks in the first half but they met keen defending from Asaph Mwebaze’s men, and a few moments later, Noordin Bunjo should have given the hosts an early lead from inside the box however his shot sailed over the bar.

Cheered on by their faithfuls, Bright Stars finally put a foot Infront when Ssenkatuka curled in a free kick, beating Emmanuel Kalyowa in BUL’s goal five minutes from halftime.

They then doubled their lead after the break through Senkatuka’s first time volley off Emmanuel Loki’s cross on 56 minutes to put the game beyond the Eastern Giants reach.

Alex Isabirye responded swiftly, making four changes to his side with Jerome Kirya, Ibrahim Nsimbe, Ivan Wani and Anthony Mayanja trusted to change the fortunes on the pitch.

Their coming provided a spark in the team as the Eastern Giants changed gear going forward but disciplined defending by Warren Buule and Andrew Kyambadde had the host’s two goal cushion unscathed.

BUL to welcome table leaders – Wakiso Giants this Friday of December 2 at Fufa Technical Center in their next league action.

Starting XI:
Emmanuel Kalyowa (GK), Walter Ochora, Richard Ayiko, Pascal Ngobi (Ivan Wani 60′), Douglas Muganga, Ibrahim Kazindula (Ibrahim Nsimbe 46′), Ibrahim Mugulusi (Jerome Kirya 60′), Martin Aprem, Hillary Onek, Karim Ndugwa, Richard Wandyaka (Anthony Mayanja 78′)

Unused substitutes:
Saidi Keni (GK), George Kasonko, Aggrey Madoi.

MATCH REPORT: BRIGHT STARS 2(3)-2(4) BUL FC

BUL football club has advanced into the quarter finals of the Stanbic Uganda Cup after beating Bright Stars 4-3 on penalties on Tuesday.

Jerome Kirya missed his kick from the penalty mark during the shoot out but Aggrey Madoi, Ibrahim Mugulusi, Ibrahim Kazindula and Richard Wandyaka buried theirs in to ensure we progressed to the next round.

The game was tied at 2-2 by the end of the regular 90 minutes at Kavumba recreation grounds.

Karimu Ndugwa stretched his impressive scoring form with a brace to make it four goals in this competition just after two games, with his goal tally across all competitions also rising to six in eight matches for BUL.

Alex Isabirye’s side was in touching distance to the next stage within the 90 minutes, only to be pegged back by Nelson Senkatuka’s equaliser seven minutes from time.

Ndugwa put the Eastern Giants ahead after 25 minutes with a tap in off Ibrahim Kazindula’s rebound, but his effort was cancelled out by goalkeeper Derick Were on 55 minutes.

The forward completed his brace on 77 minutes to restore our lead.

But the game would have another twist when Senkatuka rose highest to plant home a header past John Okurut to bring his side back into the game.

Either side failed to find a winning goal before the fulltime whistle, and as the competition’s rules state, the referee called for the penalty shoot out to separate the two teams.

**Karim Ndugwa celebrating after scoring**

Focus now returns to Uganda Premier League and Busoga United lies in wait this Friday at Kakindu stadium.

Starting XI:

John Okurut, Richard Ayiko, Douglas Muganga, Walter Ochora, Pascal Ngobi, Ibrahim Kazindula, Simon Peter Oketch (Jerome Kirya 63′), Karim Ndugwa, Ibrahim Nsimbe (Richard Wandyaka 73′), Martin Aprem (Ibrahim Mugulusi 90+), Hillary Onek (Aggrey Madoi 90+).

Unused substitutes:

Emmanuel Kalyowa, Allan Kiggundu, Umar Mukobe.

MATCH REPORT: BUL FC 2-0 TOORO UNITED

BUL football club have rolled back to the fourth position on the Uganda Premier League table after a 2-0 victory over Tooro United on Friday.

**BUL FC starting line up against Tooro united**

Simon Peter Oketch and Ibrahim Nsimbe scored the goals in the second half for the Eastern Giants as they moved to 36 points after 21 matches.

In the first half, BUL piled the pressure on their visitors but found it hard to go beyond Tooro’s deep lying and compact defensive line.

They came close in the second minute when Karim Ndugwa played into the path of Reagan Kalyowa but the youngster shot over the bar from inside the box.

Just a few moments later, Oketch spotted the run of Ndugwa in Tooro’s goal mouth and the forward played a cross cutting ball but Rashid Lubega cleared before Ndugwa had a boot on it.

**Simon Peter Oketch celebrating after scoring**

The Eastern Giants continued dominating the proceedings and they came close again on the 35th minute when Nsimbe calmed the ball on his chest inside the box before executing a volley but his effort went over the bar, and a minute later, the forward latched onto a long through ball from Ibrahim Kazindula but the Simon Mawiya in Tooro’s goal rushed off his line and grabbed it.

Tooro United struggled to create chances and had a few sniffs at goal in the opening half. Muhammed Ssenoga found his way into the box and sent a shot that forced goal keeper John Okurut to fumble before the rearguards cleared far.

Rashid Lubega shot straight to the goalkeeper in the 26th minute before Ssenoga failed to connect with an inviting cross in the box at half an hour.

**Ibrahim Nsimbe and Simon Peter Oketch celebrating Nsimbe,s goal.**

Ndugwa thought he had given BUL FC the lead one minute from the halftime whistle after finding the net with a low shot but the referee whistled for a foul in the build up.

The Eastern Giants were off to a hunt after the break and broke the deadlock with just four minutes into the second half.

Oketch zoomed into the box after picking a delightful ball from Nsimbe before slamming the ball home in the 49th minute.

Alex Isabirye’s side sealed the victory six minutes after the hour when Nsimbe scored his eighth goal of the campaign with a fine effort from inside the box.

With a 2-0 lead, BUL managed the game untill the final whistle.

The next engagement will be a tie with Bright Stars at the round of 16 of the Stanbic Uganda Cup on Tuesday next week at Kavumba recreation grounds.

**BUL FC players applauding fans after the game**

Starting XI:

John Okurut, Douglas Muganga, Walter Ochora, Richard Ayiko, George Kasonko (Ibrahim Mugulusi), Ibrahim Kazindula (Pascal Ngobi 82′), Simon Peter Oketch (Jerome Kirya 82′), Reagan Kalyowa (Hillary Onek), Martin Aprem, Ibrahim Nsimbe (Richard Wandyaka), Karim Ndugwa.

Unused Substitutes:

Emmanuel Kalyowa, Aggrey Madoi

MATCH PREVIEW: ARUA HILL SC VS BUL FC

Wednesday sees a trip to Barifa grounds for our midweek fixture with Arua Hill SC. The reverse fixture between the two in December last year ended in a comprehensive 4-0 win for BUL football club

**BUL FC players in last training ahead of Arua Hills tomorrow.**

The Eastern Giants will enter the contest off the back of a 2-0 win over Wakiso Giants last Saturday while Arua Hill suffered a 3-1 away defeat to Vipers SC on the same afternoon.

BUL are feeling desperate to stretch their winning run and will potentially complete a double over their hosts.

To date, there have been eight wins, five draws and four losses for the Eastern Giants, and that is 29 points for Alex Isabirye’s side, just two behind third placed URA.

One point separate the two teams as the Leopards are sat in 6th place on 28 points after eight victories, four draws and five losses from 17 matches.

This clash will be the second meeting between the two teams and a win for BUL FC will see them climb to third position on the table.

Team News

The team will continue to do without Jerome Kirya and Hillary Onek because of injuries. The duo were withdrawn with fractures in our encounter with Vipers a week back.

A twenty – man player squad is already in Arua and everyone is ready to feature on Wednesday.

What they said:

Coach Richard Bakabulindi:

**Coach Kasule Baker during interview.**

“We are here to compete. I believe we shall have a good show but putting in mind that Arua Hill is at home. Therefore, anything can happen but I believe in my team because everyone is fine, though we left two players in Jinja with injuries but we have suitable replacements for them.”

Richard Ayiko:

“I believe we are prepared enough. We thank our coaches and we promise our fans in Jinja and those in Arua that we will not disappoint you. Please be behind us because we are going to give our very best in the game and we hope we shall perform well.”

Last time out

February 12, 2022

BUL FC 2-0 Wakiso Giants

The Eastern Giants were 2-0 winners against Wakiso Giants last week on Saturday.

Goals in either half – from Richard Wandyaka and Simon Peter Oketch got BUL FC the three points after going three games without victory.

Wandyaka broke the deadlock with a header off Richard Ayiko’s teasing cross on 18 minutes before substitute Oketch sealed the win for the Eastern Giants with a beauty from range in the 90th minute.

Previous Meeting

December 28, 2021

After back to back draws, we bounced back to winning ways with a 4-0 beating of Arua Hill SC at Kyabazinga stadium to end their six-game unbeaten run in the league.

Musa Esenu calmly controlled the ball before beating Rogers Omedwa in the 18th minute to put BUL FC in the lead, and with just two minutes into the second half, he completed his brace before Ibrahim Nsimbe made it three on 54th minutes.

Ibrahim Kazindula whipped in freekick later to complete the rout.

Match Facts

BUL FC has won and drawn three games apiece to collect 12 points from the eight trips this campaign, 15 goals have been scored and 13 conceded across the eight matches.

The Eastern Giants have lost once in their last four away games but last won on the road in early December last year against Tooro United.

Isabirye’s side have been consistent scorers on foreign territories, finding the net in each of their away matches. They have also scored in each of their past six games overall.

Their last two visits to Arua city have seen them come out victors, 1-0 last season and 2-0 at the start of this term although playing against Kongolo’s neighbors – Onduparaka.

Arua Hill SC count 17 points from a possible 24 as a result of their five wins, two draws and one loss at home.

They have scored 13 goals as hosts and conceded only seven, and they have failed to score at Barifa grounds twice this season in a barren draw with Onduparaka and in a 0- 1 defeat to KCCA FC.

The Leopards have also won their last three home matches.

Match Officials

Naigaga Habiba will be the lady in the middle for Wednesday’s game, Okudra Emmanuel and Omunyira Mathias her assistants with Omara Paul the fourth official. Nagadya Catherine will be the referees assessor.

Match Coverage

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MATCH PREVIEW: UPDF FC VS BUL FC

BUL football club make a trip to Bombo military grounds this Wednesday to face UPDF FC in Uganda premier league with a return to winning ways on their minds.

Their run of two consecutive victories was not stretched last Friday when they were held to a goalless draw by Bright Stars at Kyabazinga stadium.

Alex Isabirye’s men struggled to make their mark against Bright Stars, but it has still been an excellent campaign to date for the Eastern Giants who have won 6, drawn three and lost two of their 11 matches to pick up 21 points.

A 3-1 loss to KCCA FC in early December is the only time they have failed to get at least a point away from home, and this incredible run of good form altogether has put them in third place, three positions and four points clear of their Wednesday hosts.

UPDF FC have won five, drawn two and lost four of their 11 matches this season to collect 17 points, which has left them in 7th position in the table.

13 points of their 17 have come from home but they have been on a two game winless run in the league heading into this match.

Team News

What they said

Team manager Alex Isabirye:

It will be a turf game because we lost 2-1 to UPDF last season at Bombo but we have prepared very well, players are in a good shape , we have only one suspended player that is Ibrahim Kanzindula and two injured players Hamis Tibiita and Ambrose Kirya the rest are ok and prepared for the game so we shall win the game.

Captain Saidi keni

we have prepared well and mastered all what coaches have taught us to do, and we have corrected the mistakes we made in the last game and therefore we expect to win the game tomorrow.

Last time out.

December 17, 2021

BUL FC 0-0 Bright Stars.

Surely the Eastern Giants were unfortunate not to clinch the three points on the day after Richard Wandyaka missed a penalty before half time in a game that had limited opportunities. The mid fielder’s effort from the penalty spot was saved by goalkeeper Simon Tamale in the 38th minute. The second period as well was a copy of the first half as both teams failed to convert the few available chances in the game and the encounter climaxed in a barren stalemate.

UPDF FC lost 2-1 away to Arua Hill SC on their last outing.

Head to Head

P8 W4 D0 L4

Both teams have met eight times since 2015 without drawing any game. However, there has been four wins for each side.

Previous Meeting

April 20, 2021

BUL FC 4-3 UPDF FC

The last meeting between these sides saw the Eastern Giants disarm UPDF in an exciting affair at Kyabazinga stadium that produced an own goal and two penalties.

Deogracious Ojok put BUL FC ahead as early as the third minute through a penalty kick following a foul on Simon Peter Oketch, and the latter also scored on the 21st minute to give us a two goal cushion.

Ramathan Dudu however scored at the wrong end to reduce the deficit for UPDF before the break, and with just two minutes into the second half, former Eastern Giant – Ezekiel Katende struck the equaliser for the army side barely a minute after replacing Brian Kalumba.

Oketch again turned provider on the hour mark to allow Ojok restore our lead but the visitors were also awarded a penalty five minutes later which Brian Kayanja shot in to equalise again for UPDF.

Fortunately, the day was to be ours as Oketch scored what proved to be the match winner ten minutes from time and the Eastern Giants closed shop until the final whistle for maximum points

Previous four encounters

September 27, 2017

BUL FC 2-0 UPDF FC

April 24, 2018

UPDF FC 0-3 BUL FC

December 12, 2020

UPDF FC 2-1 BUL FC

April 20, 2021

BUL FC 4-3 UPDF FC

Match Facts

This fixture has produced a winner in all the 8 matches since 2015, and 25 goals have been scored across those games, with BUL FC having a lion share of 13.

BUL have lost once in their last 9 matches

Isabirye’s men have won three games and drawn and lost one a piece on the road this term.

The Eastern Giants have conceded 10 goals this season with seven happening from foreign territories.

Only KCCA (12) and Vipers (13) better their 10 points tally from travels this campaign.

They have scored 19 goals in 11 outings,10 have been manufactured away from home.

UPDF FC is the second best side at home, collecting 13 points from a possible 15, only KCCA (15) has collected more than them

The army side has won four home games, and they have scored 8 and conceded only 4 goals across the five home matches.

However, they have lost their last two games – 1-0 and 2-1 to Wakiso Giants and Arua Hill SC respectively.

And they have also won once in four games against sides above them on the table, a 1-0 win over Express in October.

Match Officials

This match will have Madanda Ronald in the center. His first and second assistant will be: Mafumu Mustapha and Magoola Ashraf in that order. Odoi David will be the reserve referee while Nattabi Harriet will serve as their assessor.

Match Coverage

Text updates of the game will run on all our social media platforms. The match report will be available on our website and the match highlights will be uploaded on our YouTube channel later.

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

P16 W3 D5 L8

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

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MATCH REPORT: EASTERN GIANTS OIL DOWN JOGOOS

BUL Football Club is still unbeaten in their away games after clinching a 2-1 victory over ten men SC Villa at FUFA Technical Center on Tuesday afternoon, thanks to Musa Esenu’s first half brace.

The forward opened the scoring on the 28th minute before completing his double one minute from the break to push his goal tally this season to three.

The Eastern Giants dominated much of the game and should have scored a few more. Esenu got close to scoring more for several times and Hilary Onek missed by an inch from range.

SC Villa’s Oscar Mawa was sent off for an intentional heavy foul on Aggrey Madoi, but despite the Jogoos going down to ten men on the stroke of half time, BUL were unable to fashion more clear cut chances in the second period.

Richard Ayiko replaced Madoi because he was unwell and this set tone for more substitutions.

Ivan Wani and Richard Wandyaka entered the fray seven minutes off the hour mark as did Simon Peter Oketch and Dickson Niwamanya for Ibrahim Mugulusi and Ibrahim Nsimbe a quarter hour to the final whistle, but instead, it was the hosts who found the net.

Isaac Ogwanga pulled one back for the Jogoos but they couldn’t complete the comeback as the Eastern Giants secured their fourth win of the season to move to third on the table with 13 points.

BUL’s next showdown will be a Jinja derby with Gaddafi FC on Sunday

BUL FC Starting XI

Saidi Keni, Aggrey Madoi (Richard Ayiko), Douglas Muganga, Walter Ochora, George Kasonko, Jerome Kirya, Hilary Onek, Joseph Semujju (Ivan Wani), Ibrahim Mugulusi (Simon Oketch), Ibrahim Nsimbe (Dickson Niwamanya), Musa Esenu

Substitutes:

Emmanuel Kalyowa, Umar Mukobe, Simon Peter Oketch, Richard Ayiko, Richard Wandyaka, Dickson Nuwamanya, Ivan Wani