MATCH PREVIEW: BUL FC HOSTS NEC FC.

As the Startimes Uganda premier league season heads into the decisive phase, BUL FC welcomes NEC FC to the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru on Tuesday, with kick-off set for 4pm.

The Eastern Giants are targeting a decent finish to the season and stride into tomorrow’s game sitting 8th on the table with 34 points, which has been a result of their nine wins, seven draws and nine defeats after 25 games.

The visitors are currently parked in the 5th place with 44 points – having recorded 11 wins, 11 draws and 3 losses.

Both sides were victorious on their last time out.

BUL were 2-0 winners away to Express FC – three days ago, while NEC fought hard to record a 1-0 success against Mbarara City.
Recent history favours the visitors as they have won two of the past ten meetings between the two teams.

TEAM NEWS

The trio of Walter Ochora, Ibrahim Orit and Karim Ndugwa will miss the action because of injuries

Head Coach Alex Isabirye ’s pre-match remarks

“We thank God for the gift of life, and all the trainings we have gone through preparing for this game.”

“We are playing NEC FC, a team we have never defeated before but we have prepared well enough to see that we beat them tomorrow.”

Captain George Kasonko ’s remarks

“We have prepared so well for this game. The coaches have done their job and rest is now on us to accomplish.”

“We have never won against them but I think it’s time now to change that history.”

“To our fans, come in big numbers tomorrow and rally behind us, we can do this together.”

Last time out

The last game between both teams ended in a draw at the MTN Omondi Stadium Lugogo in November last year.

Head to head

BUL FC and NEC FC have met 10 times since 2023, BUL FC has never won any fixture, losing two and drawing eight games.

Last five meetings in all competitions

08-11-2025. NEC FC 1-1 BUL FC (SUPL)
07-05-2025. NEC FC 1-1 BUL FC ( SUPL)
18-12-2024 BUL FC 1-1 NEC FC ( SUPL )
04-05-2024 NEC FC 2-0 BUL FC ( Uganda cup ).
28-04-2024. BUL FC 1-1 NEC FC ( SUPL )

Match Coverage:

The game will not be live on TV but timely updates will be available through our social media handles:

X: @bulfc1
Facebook: Bul Football Club – Jinja
Instagram: bulfc1
YouTube: BUL FC TV
WhatsApp Channel: BUL FC JINJA

A full post-match report will follow.