PRE-MATCH PREVIEW: BUL VS Lugazi fc

Startimes Uganda Premier League
Date: Tuesday, 29th April
Venue: FUFA Technical Centre Njeru
Time: 4 pm

BUL FC will face off with Lugazi FC tomorrow in a crucial league encounter at the FUFA Technical Centre Njeru. Following a thrilling 2-1 win against Wakiso Giants, BUL FC aims to build on the momentum and secure a positive result. With 46 points from 25 matches, the Eastern Giants sit third in the league standings.

Lugazi FC, on the other hand, will look to cause an upset against the Eastern Giants. With 31 points from 25 matches, they sit 11th in the league table. The last meeting between the two teams ended in a 1-2 win for BUL FC at the Lugazi FC Stadium Najjembe on 3rd January 2025.

Since the second round began, BUL FC has been in impressive form, winning eight league games and drawing two without registering a loss. The team’s resilience and determination have been key factors in their success. On the other hand, Lugazi FC has had a mixed bag of results in the second round, registering five wins, two draws, and three losses.

Team News
Assistant coach Simeon Massa confirmed that the team will be without the services of Martin Aprem and Ibrahim Mugulusi, who are injured. Pascal Ngobi, George Kasongo, and Karim Ndugwa will have to pass a late fitness test. The rest of the squad is available for selection.

Assistant coach Simeon Massa remarked, “The boys are in good shape and ready for the encounter tomorrow against Lugazi FC. We know it’s going to be a tough game, but we have to fight and win all our remaining games.”

Defender Fredrick Ngalo added, “I thank God for the second-round form because we haven’t lost a game both home and away. We’re going to build on that advantage and make sure we win against Lugazi. Despite the challenges the team is facing now, we as players have decided to push ourselves even harder to see that we win all our remaining matches. To all our fans, thanks for always coming in for us, and please do the same tomorrow as we take on Lugazi United.”

Head-to-Head

BUL FC has met Lugazi FC just once in all competitions, and BUL FC won the contest 1-2 in January at the Lugazi Stadium Najjembe.

Match Facts

– BUL FC has met Lugazi FC once in all competitions and won 1-2.
– BUL FC hasn’t registered any loss in the second round, winning eight and drawing two games.
– BUL FC has scored seven goals at home in the second round and conceded only one against URA.
– BUL FC has registered four clean sheets in five games played at home in the second round.
– In the last five games at home, BUL FC has managed to score in four games.
– BUL FC has won four games at home in the second round.
– Out of the four matches played away from home by Lugazi in the second round, they have managed to win one game , drawn once and lost two.
– Lugazi FC has scored only three goals away from home in second round , and all goals were against Mbale Heroes
– Lugazi FC has kept one clean sheet in the second round, which came against Kitara FC.

Match Coverage

The game will be live on FUFA TV, and all 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.

– Twitter: @bulfc1
– Facebook: Bul Football Club-Jinja
– Instagram: bulfc
– YouTube: BUL FC TV