Vice captain Walter Ochora during the morning session in Arua
MATCH: Onduparaka Vs BUL FC
LEAGUE: Uganda Premier League
DATE: Tuesday March 2, 2021
VENUE: AbaBet Green Light Stadium Arua City at 4pm
*Note: Fans registration for seasonal tickets is ongoing at the club offices
BUL FC will be looking to build on friday’s win against MYDA as they visit Onduparaka at the Green Light Stadium in Arua City on Tuesday.
The Jinja City soccer giants bounced back to winning ways in style, thrashing MYDA with a dominant 4-1 victory and they are buoyant of replicating that winning spirit on Tuesday and also getting their first win against Onduparaka in Arua.
This will be the ninth meeting between the two sides. Both teams have claimed two victories apiece and drawn four times in their previous eight clashes.
BUL outfoxed their Tuesday hosts 4-0 back in March last year, but, be-that-as-it-may, they have not yet managed to get a win from Green Light Stadium in their last four visits there.
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Long term absentee – Ambrose Kirya remains on the sidelines while Joseph Ssemujju is doubtful. Kenneth Ssemakula is still not available for selection as he is away with the Uganda Hippos in Mauritania for AFCON U-20 finals.
The rest of the squad is available for Tuesday’s match.
Head coach Arthur Kyesimira said that the team is in good conditions and ready to win tomorrow’s tie.
“The team is in very good conditions. The spirit is high and ready to take on the Caterpillars. We know Onduparaka may put up a spirited fight but we hope to defend well, utilize all our chances and win the game,” Kyesimira said.
Center back Dudu Ramathan, who will be facing his former pay masters, also reiterated the coach’s remarks.
“Everything is okay. We have been well prepared and set to win tomorrow’s game.”
LAST 4 VISITS TO ONDUPARAKA
December 6, 2016
Onduparaka FC 1-1 BUL FC
February 20, 2018
Onduparaka FC 1-0 BUL FC
April 20, 2019
Onduparaka FC 1-0 BUL FC
November 5, 2019
Onduparaka FC 0-0 BUL FC
BUL’S AWAY FORM THIS SEASON
February 23, 2021
Vipers SC 1-0 BUL FC
February 16, 2021
Police FC 2-0 BUL FC
December 20, 2020
Kyetume FC 1-0 BUL FC
December 12, 2020
UPDF FC 2-1 BUL FC
December 8, 2020
Busoga United 1-3 BUL FC
ONDUPARAKA FC HOME FORM THIS SEASON
February 27, 2021
Onduparaka FC 1-3 Vipers SC
February 19, 2021
Onduparaka FC 3-1 Kyetume
February 12, 2021
Onduparaka FC 1-1 Busoga United
December 15, 2020
Onduparaka FC 1-1 Wakiso Giants
December 5, 2020
Onduparaka FC 1-1 Express
OVERALL FORM
Onduparaka FC. BUL FC
10. Games. 10
4. Won. 3
3. Drawn. 1
3. Lost. 6
15. Goals. 12
21. Against. 17
1. Clean sheets. 0
BUL CONTIGENT IN ARUA
PLAYERS:
1. Sanon Mulabi 2. Abdul Kimera 3. Walter Ochora4. Ramadan Dudu 5. Aggrey Madoi6. Fredrick Kigozi7. Godfrey Akol8. Elvis Kibaale9. Douglas Bithum10. Richard Wandyaka11. Ibrahim Mugulusi12. Musa Esenu13. Joseph Ssemujju14. Deogracious Ojok 15. Simon Oketch Peter 16. Charles Sempa17. Robert Mukongotya18. Anwar Ntege19. Paul Mbazira 20. Martin Aprem
TEAM OFFICIALS:
1. Arthur Kyesimira (head coach)2. Dan Mubiru (Assistant head coach)3. James Magala (goalkeeper coach)4. Ronald Lwanga (Statistician)5. Noah Kasule (Fitness trainer)6. Eric Kaluya (Team Doctor)7. Rashid Kebba (Team physio)8. Ali Kilegeya (Statistician)9. Joseph Mutaka (Communication & Marketing) 10. Denis Kirunda (Videographer)11. Phillip Mugabi (Kits manager)12. Moses Mutumba (Bus driver)
