PRE MATCH PREVIEW: BUL FC VS Mbale Heroes

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BUL FC vs Mbale Heroes
FUFA Technical Center-Njeru
Date: Sunday, 16th February 2025
Kickoff: 4:00 pm

The Eastern Giants are set to take on Mbale Heroes at the FUFA Technical Center in Njeru on Sunday, 16th February, in a crucial Uganda Premier League encounter.

Following a convincing 2-0 win over Express FC in their second-round opener, BUL FC will be looking to build on that momentum and secure another vital three points against Mbale Heroes.

Coach Abbey Bogere Kikomeko’s side has been working hard in training, fine-tuning their tactics and strategy, and will be eager to put on a strong performance in front of their fans.

BUL FC occupies the 6th position with 23 points from 16 games. Mbale Heroes, however, will not be pushovers, and BUL FC can expect a tough challenge from the visitors. The Eastern Giants will need to be at their best to secure positive results.

However, Mbale Heroes lost their last game at home against Mbarara City FC (0-1) and sits in the 16th position on the table with 9 points from 16 games.

TEAM NEWS

BUL FC shall play without the services of Ibrahim Mugulusi, Jeromy Kirya, and Fesali Najib due to injuries, confirmed Coach Abbey Bogere Kikomeko. However, he remains positive that the rest of the squad will deliver the job perfectly.

Coach Abbey’s Remarks:

BUL FC Head Coach Abbey Bogere Kikomeko has emphasized the importance of securing maximum points against Mbale Heroes in their second-round encounter at the FUFA Technical Center in Njeru.

Speaking ahead of the match, Coach Abbey warned against underestimating Mbale Heroes, who are currently struggling in the relegation zone. “We’re not going to underrate them just because of their position on the table,” he cautioned. “Every game we play in the second round is a final, and we’ll be giving it our all to get the three points.”

Captain George Kasonko’s Remarks:

BUL FC Captain George Kasonko has expressed his confidence in the team’s preparedness for their upcoming encounter against Mbale Heroes at the FUFA Technical Center in Njeru.

“We’re ready for the game because our coaches have prepared us well,” Captain Kasonko said. “We’ve identified and corrected our mistakes from the previous game, and we’re building on the momentum from our last result.”

The skipper also emphasized the importance of not underestimating Mbale Heroes, despite their current position in the relegation zone. “Every team in the league is a good one, and we’re not going to take them lightly.”

“To our fans, we need you more than ever. Your support gives us the energy and motivation to push ourselves to the limit. Let’s rally behind each other and make it a memorable day!”

Head-to-Head:

BUL FC and Mbale Heroes have met just once, and it ended in a barren draw at the Mbale Municipal Stadium in November 2024.

Last Meeting:

10-11-2024: Mbale Heroes 0-0 BUL FC

Match Facts:

– This is the second meeting between BUL FC and Mbale Heroes.
– The first meeting between both teams ended in a barren draw (0-0) in November 2024.
– This is the first game of BUL FC at the FUFA Technical Center this season.
– BUL FC last lost a game at the FUFA Technical Center Njeru on 15th March 2024 (BUL 0-1 Villa)

Match Coverage:

The game will not be live on TV, but our social media channels will provide a good account of the action with full text coverage during the game, followed by a match report and match highlights.

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