MATCH PREVIEW: BUL FC FACE ONDUPARAKA IN ARUA
Match: Onduparaka FC Vs BUL FC
Venue: AbaBet Greenlight Stadium – Arua
Date: October 30, 2021
Kickoff time: 3:00pm
BUL FC return to league action on Saturday afternoon with a trip to Onduparaka FC. They are looking to bounce back from Tuesday’s disappointing home defeat to Express.
On our last time visit to them, the Eastern Giants needed an Anwar Ntege’s first half strike to bank all the three points at Green Light stadium back in February, and Isabirye’s men made it three wins on the trot over the Caterpillars with a resounding 3-1 home victory three months later
However, Saturday’s test is an Onduparaka side who have started the season in a promising fashion. The Caterpillars have amassed five points from their opening three games, and sit just four points off KCCA who occupy summit of the table
This will be the 11th league meeting between the two sides but the Eastern Giants, who currently have three points to their name, have prevailed four times as well as drawing a similar number of games in their last ten clashes with Onduparaka.
Team News
The team is free from any injuries spare Joseph Semujju who resumed training yesterday after missing the first two matches with illness.
Also the match comes so soon for trio Hamis Tibita, Ambrose Kirya and Simon Peter Oketch who are fighting to gain match fitness
Meanwhile defender Walter Ochora will be out of action serving a suspension after receiving matching orders from matchday official in our previous game
Coach’s comments
“We are playing Onduparaka tomorrow after losing a game against Express at home. I think we need to get the three points. Players know it very well and everyone including coaches.” Remarked Manager Alex Isabirye
“I know the game won’t be easy but am sure we shall get the points. Though we missed so many chances last time, I promise this time round we shall utilize our chances very well.”
“We don’t have new injury apart from Joseph Semujju who missed training for a couple of days but the rest of the players are available for selection.”
Player’s remarks
“Coaches have done a lot to rectify the mistakes we made in the previous match and we promise our fans in Arua and back home that we shall put up a fight and a good show. We also call upon them to come in huge numbers to support us here I know we shall win” ~ Says Midfileder Pascal Ngobi
Last time we met
May 22, 2021
BUL FC 3-1 Onduparaka FC
The Eastern Giants trotted to a convincing 3-1 win at the Kyabazinga stadium in May.
Deogracious Ojok gave us the lead on the quarter hour mark, Joseph Semujju doubled the goal advantage with a well taken penalty on the stroke of half time and then Simon Peter Oketch sealed the win after the interval.
Kabon Living pulled one back for the Catarpillars in the 83rd minute but it was too late for them to mount a comeback.
Last four meetings
May 22, 2021
BUL FC 3-1 Onduparaka FC
March 02, 2021
Onduparaka FC 0-1 BUL FC
March 04, 2021
BUL FC 4-0 Onduparaka FC
November 05, 2019
Onduparaka FC 0-0 BUL FC
Match Officials
Referee – Omara Pual
Assistant Referee 1 – Agil tonny
Assistant Referee 2 – Aweko Kevin
Fourth Official – Opio Deogratious
Referee Assessor – Kabwimukya George
Players in Arua:
Said Keni (18), Richard Ayiko (15), Fredson Gwoto (04), Douglas Muganga (12), Umaru Mukobe (19), George Kasonko (45). Jerome Kirya (17), Ibrahim Mugulusi (08), Richard Wandyaka (13), Martin Aprem (24), Musa Esenu (20), Emmanuel Kalyowa (01), Hilary Onek (33), Owen Mukisa (10), Pascal Ngobi (16), Dickson Niwamanya (09), Ivan Wani (25), Ibrahim Nsimbe (26), Aggrey Madoi (03), Ibrahim Kazindula (07)
How can I follow the game?
The match will not be anywhere on television. BUL FC fans can follow all the action on our:
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