MATCH PREVIEW: BUL FC VS VIPERS SC

MATCH PREVIEW: BUL FC VS VIPERS SC

Tuesday May 23, 2023.

Uganda Premier League

BUL FC Vs Vipers SC

FTC.

Kick-off: 4pm

Our penultimate game of the Uganda premier league season sees us host Vipers SC at FUFA Technical Centre.

Tuesday will be one of the season’s biggest tests for the Eastern Giants, the match is following a long spell of dry results and it’s the last kick infront of our fans this season.

A win is therefore needed to put a smile on their faces but it’s against one of the title hopefuls who need maximum points in every game they play to keep their dream of a sixth league crown alive.

Coach Alex Isabirye wept during his farewell to the club in march

Fans will also have fond memories for coach Alex Isabirye who return to FUFA technical centre for the first time but in the opposite dug out.

In his two and half years at the club, Isabirye led BUL to a historic fourth place league finish and  two Uganda cup finals (winning one – which was the first silverware ever for the club in its entire history), as well as leading the club to its maiden appearance in the CAF confederations cup before leaving for Vipers in March this year.

And the clash comes at a time when the Eastern Giants are yet to find their stepping stones in the second round, not winning 12 matches in a row since the second half of the season began.

Along that run, Simeon Masaba and his men have drawn seven games and lost five, leaving us ninth with 34 points on the league table.

Our previous meeting ended in defeat for BUL, as Vipers mounted a comeback through Milton Karisa and Cromwell Rwothomio to subdue us at Kitende in December despite Karim Ndugwa giving us an early lead.

The Venoms’ 49 points put them on top of the pile but only because of a superior goal difference over KCCA and SC Villa in second and third respectively after 26 rounds.

Team News

According to assistant coach Dan Kabbale, BUL is not concerned about Vipers’ title aspirations but only concerned about beating the snake out of the visitors.

“Vipers is a big team that is even fighting for the trophy but we don’t want to know, we only want to win the game,” he said.

“BUL is improving every day as a team, and we expect to put up the best performance such that we can get the result we want.”

“To this day in the second round, we are yet to win a game but because the improvement is coming every day, we hope to get the results tomorrow.”

“However, and besides the improvement and progress we are registering, scoring still remains our challenge but we have tried our level best to see that we can score, and we hope for the best.”

Samuel Ssekamatte said;

“It is a big game but we have made so much corrections as strikers. We have tried as much as we can to improve on our shooting skills and the finishing, and I believe heading into tomorrow’s game, the shortcomings will be behind our backs.”

“We believe we shall take up the opportunities and the chances we create so that we can get the goals to win the game.”

“It has been long since we last won but there is still room to correct the wrongs.”

“Fans have been disappointed but tomorrow is our turn to do what we are required of and with their support, we are going to give our best and deliver the best results.”

Striker Samuel Ssekamatte

Head to head

The teams have faced off on 24 occasions in all competitions since 2011, producing three wins for BUL, fifteen for Vipers and six draws.

Last four encounters

January 08, 2022

Vipers SC 1-1 BUL FC

February 09, 2022

BUL FC 1-3 Vipers SC

June 12, 2022 (Uganda cup final)

Vipers SC 1-3 BUL FC

December 17, 2023

Vipers SC 2-1 BUL FC

Match Facts

From a possible 36 points in the second round, BUL have picked seven as a result of seven draws and five defeats in the last 12 games.

After stringing together five consecutive home victories, the Eastern Giants have since won once in their past eight home matches, thrashing Maroons 5-0 in mid December.

However, it’s just one loss for Simeon Masaba’s men in the last five outings, drawing the remainder of the games and keeping clean sheets in two.

BUL’s three victories against the Venoms were far in between as the first was in February 2014 (BUL 2-1 Vipers SC), the second arrived two years later in April 2016 (Vipers SC 0-1 BUL FC) before the unforgettable triumph in Uganda cup followed six years on ( Vipers 1-3 BUL).

It’s therefore nine years since the Eastern Giants won a home league fixture against Vipers, winning 2-1 in February of 2014 at Kakindu stadium.

This fixture has produced a total of 57 goals and BUL have 18 to their name since 2011.

Only six stalemates have come in the games involving the sides, and four were goalless.

Vipers have not lost in their past seven league visits to BUL, winning five and drawing two.

But they have won only four, and lost five times on the road this campaign, collecting 16 points from 13 away matches, with the run producing seven goals and eight leaked.

Their last three away matches have also ended in two defeats and one draw (against relegated Onduparaka), and all that happening without scoring a goal.

Nevertheless, they have the best defensive record in the division so far, as they have conceded 12 goals only in 26 matches.

They have also kept around 16 clean sheets.

Match Coverage

This mouthwatering meeting is live on television and all our social media channels will relay minute to minute text commentary concurrently.

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MATCH REPORT: KCCA 1-0 BUL FC

BUL’s four game unbeaten run has ended with a 1-0 defeat at KCCA FC on Tuesday in a Uganda premier league clash at Philip Omondi stadium.

The only goal of the game for the hosts came on thirty five minutes from the spot.

Allan Okello picked himself up after being fouled in the box to slot past Tom Ikara to gift the Kasasiro boys the lead which they zealously held on untill the end.

It was a day to forget for BUL as second half substitute – Anthony Mayanja left the pitch on a stretcher, thirty four minutes after coming on and was replaced by Richard Wandyaka.

Barely four minutes after coming on, Emmanuel Obua missed the chance to equalize for the Eastern Giants when all through and clear at goal with his shot traveling wide.

Goalkeeper Ikara was then called to action by Charles Lwanga from a free kick following a foul from Douglas Muganga late in the game.

Consequently, the result has stretched BUL’s winless run to twelve league games, dropping to ninth in the table standings and on 34 points with two matches remaining.

Vipers SC are the visitors on Tuesday next week at FUFA technical centre before we end the season with a trip to Maroons four days later.

Starting XI:

Tom Ikara (GK), Douglas Muganga, Walter Ochora, George Kasonko, Ibrahim Kazindula (Ibrahim Mugulusi 63′),Jerome Kirya (Emmanuel Obua 85′), Hillary Onek, Reagan Kalyowa (Anthony Mayanja 46′ Richard Wandyaka 79′), Ibrahim Nsimbe (Innocent Rwothomio 63′), Martin Aprem, Ronald Otti. 

Unused substitute:

Emmanuel Kalyowa (GK)

MATCH PREVIEW: KCCA FC VS BUL FC

Tuesday May 16, 2023

Uganda Premier League

KCCA Vs BUL FC 

Lugogo

Kick-off: 4pm

On Tuesday, BUL will travel to the capital to face title chasing KCCA in the penultimate away game of the Uganda premier league campaign.

The Eastern Giants come into the showdown on the back of a 0-0 draw at Arua Hill, while the hosts also fired blanks away to Express two days ago.

In the reverse fixture, BUL were denied the victory at FUFA technical centre by Julius Poloto’s late strike which cancelled out Vicent Zziwa’s first half goal for the Eastern Giants as the sides settled for a 1-1 draw in December.

They now meet at a moment where there is still everything to play for on both sides.

BUL is nolonger in the title discussion and still not in the battle for survival but a run of 11 games without a win is worth not a celebration.

It’s arguably a concern that Coach Simeon Masaba will try to arrest in a blink of an eye from this moment, and jostle to pick the first league win before the season ends.

For KCCA, it’s 46 points for them, same as leaders Vipers and third placed SC Villa after 25 rounds and all are left with three games to fight for the crown.

Meaning they need to pick up every point there is to pick to remain in the already tight title race that is even more hotter than ever.

Team News

Aggrey Madoi will not recover in time for this clash, the coach confirmed but there still remains a wide pool of players to select from.

With just hours to the game, the Eastern Giants are brimming in confidence, saying that the time to win again has come and that the stakes are high that we shall.

“We have prepared the boys very well to see that we can have a good game and possibly win it,” coach Simeon Masaba said.

“The boys are in good spirits and they have been training well.”

“We haven’t won any matches in the second round but we still have three matches to go.”

“So we can still win starting tomorrow. It’s possible and I believe we are going to win.”

“We expect to win this game,” Vicent Zziwa said.

“Basing on the training sessions we have got, every player is in good shape and set to play.”

“We haven’t won a game since the second round began but our heads are still up. We expect and believe we shall win tomorrow’s game.”

Head to Head

P20 W4 D7 L9

It’s 20 meetings between the two teams, resulting into four wins for BUL, nine for KCCA and seven draws.

Last four encounters

December 13, 2022

BUL FC 1-1 KCCA

April 20, 2022

BUL FC 1-1 KCCA

December 01, 2021

KCCA FC 3-1 BUL FC

April 02, 2021

KCCA FC 3-0 BUL FC

Match Facts

  • BUL have collected eleven points from 12 away matches as a result of two wins and five draws as well as losses, scoring eleven goals and conceding twelve in the process.
  • Although the Eastern Giants have gone 11 games without a win, they are unbeaten in their previous four matches – keeping clean sheets in two.
  • They are also unbeaten in their past two meetings with KCCA, drawing 1-1 in April and December 2022.
  • However, they last beat KCCA in early February 2021 in a 2-1 victory at Kyabazinga stadium.
  • KCCA have won eight and drawn four games out of their 12 home matches this campaign, the second best home record in the division.
  • On that course, they have scored 27 goals and leaked 13, earning 28 points in return.
  • They are also unbeaten in their previous four meetings with BUL, winning and drawing two games apiece.
  • But the Kasasiro boys have however not won in their past three outings, drawing two and losing one.

Match Coverage

The game action will be live on television. Alternatively, follow our social media channels for the text commentary from the off.

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MATCH REPORT: BUL FC 0-0 ARUA HILL

BUL FC and Arua Hill played out a stalemate in a Uganda premier league action at FUFA technical centre.

Despite much probing for an opening by BUL, the affair was unable to produce a winner as the game ended 0-0 by the sound of the final whistle, the first goalless draw between the teams.

The Eastern Giants had the better of the play and chances in the first half, but a breakthrough was hard to come by.

Much of BUL’s attacking play was directed down the right as Douglas Muganga, Hillary Onek and Martin Aprem combined to good effect, and a cross from Onek threatened to create the breakthrough on thirteen minutes, but Ibrahim Nsimbe was just unable to get clean contact on the inviting cross.

There was then a chance for Jerome Kirya as he was picked up when near the edge of the area but his deflected effort was easily collected by goalkeeper Rogers Omedwa. 

Fine margins went against Simeon Masaba’s men once more when Ibrahim Kazindula’s pass off the outside of his boot found Nsimbe before Omedwa came out live again.

After the break, Onek went the closest to breaking the deadlock on 50 minutes, meeting Reagan Kalyowa’s lofted pass into the box with his header missing inches past the post.

There were efforts from distance by Jerome Kirya, Ibrahim Mugulusi, Ibrahim Kazindula and Anthony Mayanja which sailed over the bar while Nsimbe saw another two chances evaporate.

Arua Hill’s sole realistic chance in the game arrived nineteen minutes to the final whistle through substitute Jacob Kamwesiga who weaved into the box before sending his shot out.

A goal ultimately proved elusive for both sides, and the teams were forced to settle for a point each.

BUL, who remained 8th on the log with 34 points, will hit the road next week for a face off with KCCA FC on Tuesday.

BUL FC XI:

Saidi Keni (GK),Douglas Muganga,Ronald Otti, Walter Ochora, George Kasonko, Jerome Kirya, Ibrahim Kazindula (Ibrahim Mugulusi 61′), Reagan Kalyowa (Anthony Mayanja 61′), Hillary Onek, Martin Aprem, Ibra Nsimbe (Vicent Zziwa 76′)

Unused substitutes:

Emmanuel Kalyowa, Emmanuel Obua, Pascal Ngobi, Paul Sekulima.

MATCH PREVIEW: BUL FC VS ARUA HILL

Wednesday May 10, 2023

Uganda Premier League

BUL FC VS ARUA HILL

FUFA Technical Centre

Kick-off: 4PM

After eight days of preparations, the Eastern Giants return to action and will hope to return to winning ways following a run of three back to back draws.

Simeon Masaba’s men look to seek a strong finish to the season, with just four games to go, which starts this Wednesday at Arua Hill.

They can be found in position seven on the table with a count of 33 points, four behind their visitors who sit in fourth, and they come into this one after a 0-0 draw at Wakiso Giants, and they are searching for their first win in eleven league matches.

Arua Hill make the trip to FUFA technical centre without victory in any of the three previous meetings between the two teams – with the last fixture coming in December where a goal from Ibrahim Nsimbe was enough to see out a 1-0 win for BUL at Barifa grounds.

But their most recent league outing was a big win, thrashing Express 4-1 in Arua.

Team News

BUL will have to work around the absence of midfielder Emmanuel Kalyowa for this clash due to Malaria, and to this day is the only injured player with the rest of the squad available for selection and ready to compete.

Coach Simeon Masaba said;

“We have prepared our team well and we are ready to play and see that we can get good results against Arua Hill.”

“Some positives were picked from our previous match against Wakiso Giants where we kept a clean sheet. We didn’t score but did not concede either.”

“So we are going to capitalize on that to see that we defend very well and as well score.”

Midfielder Ibrahim Mugulusi said;

“No win for us in the second round so far but we are looking to getting one since we are playing at home.”

“The confidence is high, the goal scoring challenge has been rectified and very soon we shall score in the coming matches. Therefore, fans should come and give us the support.”

Head to Head

P3 W2 D1 L0

The sides have met three times, and BUL have won two and drawn one game.

Last three encounters

December 28, 2021

BUL FC 4-0 Arua Hill

February 16, 2022

Arua Hill 2-2 BUL FC

December 06, 2023

Arua Hill 0-1 BUL FC

Match Facts

It’s 22 points for BUL from a possible 36, as a result of six wins and four draws in twelve home matches.

Since the start of the season, they have lost two games only at home – against URA FC (0-1) and Express (1-2) in March and April respectively.

The games have seen the Eastern Giants score 19 goals at FUFA technical centre with nine leaked.

Still out of the 12 home matches, Masaba’s men have kept five clean sheets

They have scored in almost all but two home matches – against URA (0-1) and Gaddafi FC (0-0).

BUL’s last league victory was however in mid-December against Maroons, and it is now 139 days without a win.

In their past ten matches, they have fetched six draws and four losses but they are unbeaten in their immediate last three games.

They have scored seven goals of the nine involved in their previous three contests with the Arua side.

Arua Hill have registered six losses in their 12 trips this season, winning three only with the other three also ending in draws.

But the Leopards have lost once in their latest six matches where they have recorded three triumphs and two stalemates.

In their last five, goals on their side have failed to come in one only – when they lost 1-0 to Vipers in April.

They have also had a return of six goals in their last two outings – against Onduparaka (2-2) and 4-0 against Express.

Match Coverage

It is live on television; nevertheless, one can follow the action through our social media channels for the minute to minute updates about the game. 

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MATCH REPORT: WAKISO GIANTS 0-0 BUL FC

It ended goalless between BUL FC and Wakiso Giants on a chilly evening at Kabaka Kyabaggu stadium.

That is three back to back draws for BUL in the Uganda premier league and it was a vital point earned on the road.

The stalemate moved us one place up and into the sixth position on the table at 33 points, same as the seventh placed Maroons FC but we sit infront of them because of a superior goal difference.

Junior team player Swabiru Mpasa was given his debut on the senior team when he replaced Reagan Kalyowa in the 65th minute, following the footsteps of his compatriots like Julius Baraza, Inocent Rwothomio and Richard Okello to the senior side this season.

BUL had some chances in the first half, with Ibrahim Nsimbe seeing his shot tamed by Bashir Ssekagya four minutes to the half hour mark before Ibrahim Kazindula’s corner was cleared.

Tweaks were made after the break to change the course of the game on the pitch. The scorer against Bright Stars – Anthony Mayanja, as well as George Kasonko were thrown into the fray but the Eastern Giants could not find a way through past the Purple Sharks.

However, they extended our unbeaten run to three games.

BUL will be back in the UPL action on Wednesday 10th May against Arua Hill at FUFA technical centre.

Starting XI:

Saidi Keni (GK), Ronald Otti, Douglas Muganga, Walter Ochora, Hillary Onek, Pascal Ngobi, Ibrahim Kazindula (George Kasonko 52′), Jerome Kirya , Richard Wandyaka (Anthony Mayanja 46′), Ibrahim Nsimbe, Reagan Kalyowa(Swabiru Mpassa 65′)

Used substitutes:

Tom Ikara (GK), Emmanuel Obua, Vicent Zziwa.

MATCH PREVIEW: WAKISO GIANTS VS BUL FC.

Monday May 01, 2023
Uganda Premier League
Wakiso Giants Vs BUL FC
Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium
Kick-off: 4PM

The Eastern Giants are back in action on Monday, taking on Wakiso Giants at Kabaka Kyabaggu stadium.

They will continue their pursuit for that maiden win in the second round and back to back draws against Busoga United and Bright Stars look to be the perfect springboard to go for the kill in Wakiso.

Changes in the table have been terrible for BUL, with the team slopping from second to the seventh position rapidly but the showings against Bright Stars give everyone around the club reasons to believe and hope that Simeon Masaba’s men will return to winning ways soon

They dominated proceedings, took the lead early in the game before they fell behind but they put their heads up and rescued a point. That was a bit of a resilient performance not synonymous with the previous ones.

After registering eight wins, as well as draws and seven losses, BUL have 32 points from 23 matches.

Wakiso Giants, meanwhile, come into the clash on the back of a one all draw away to Express two days ago.

Despite their three unbeaten run coming into this game, their performance has not been all that eye catching as they have won one game only in their past eleven outings.

They currently find themselves in the 8th position with 31 points, one behind the Eastern Giants after winning eight and drawing seven of their 24 matches.

Walter Ochora and Vicent Zziwa were on target for BUL, while Ambrose Arinda scored for the Purple Sharks in BUL’s 2-1 win when the sides met in the reverse fixture the last December. This will be the eighth meeting.

Team News

Almost everyone is available for selection and all the players are ready to play apart from Aggrey Madoi who is battling malaria.

About the game, coach Simeon Masaba said;

Everything is possible from tomorrow’s game, they are playing from home but they are also struggling a little bit and I think we can regroup well and get our first win of the second round.”

Goals have started coming but our remaining task is now to see how we can defend well and get the wins.

We have tried to correct the mistakes and we are going to try and see that we defend better.

Ronald Otti said;

We have been struggling, a bit of a losing streak but tomorrow is the only game we have to restore our self esteem.”

We have gone through different drills, so we are going to be able to score more as possible and also defend well.”

Head to Head

P7 W2 D1 L3

It is three wins for each side, and they have drawn once in seven matches since 2019.

Last four encounters

May 18, 2021

Wakiso Giants 2-1 BUL FC

January 04, 2022

Wakiso Giants 4-3 BUL FC

February 12, 2022

BUL FC 2-0 Wakiso Giants

December 02, 2022

BUL FC 2-1 Wakiso Giants

Match Facts

It is two wins and four draws for BUL out of eleven away matches this season, representing ten points from a possible 33.

Across the matches, the Eastern Giants have scored eleven goals and their defence beaten on twelve times, keeping two clean sheets only.

BUL’s two away victories were against Blacks Power (5-0) and Arua Hill (1-0) in October and December respectively.

Simeon Massa’s men have scored in their past three consecutive matches, scoring four goals although five have been conceded in the process.

They are also unbeaten in their previous two meetings with Wakiso Giants, actually the have won all of them; 2-0 in February and 2-1 in December of 2022.

This fixture has produced 17 goals altogether, with BUL scoring nine times against the Purple Sharks.

The goalless draw of January 2020 stand to this day as the only game between the sides not to have a goal scored.

Wakiso Giants have won five, drawn two and lost five in twelve home matches, collecting 17 points from a possible 36.

Their goal return at Kabaka Kyabaggu stands at 18 goals, and 16 leaked.

They are unbeaten in their past three matches but they have drawn twice and won one game.

However, that one win is their only victory in their previous 11 matches.

Match Coverage

It’s a TV game but proceedings will be shared across all our social media channels throughout the game

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MATCH REPORT: BUL FC 2-2 BRIGHT STARS

BUL FC and Bright Stars played out a two all draw on Friday, as we came from behind in the second half to clinch a point at FUFA technical centre.

The Eastern Giants took the lead through Ibrahim Mugulusi’s strike early on, but we were penned back just five minutes to the break by Cleophus Fiat’s screamer.

After the break, Bright Stars took control of the game immediately courtesy of Nelson Ssenkatuka’s close range finish two minutes into the second half, but a late leveller from Anthony Mayanja for BUL ensured we took home atleast a point.

It was a fast start for BUL who came close in the opening couple of minutes, with Ronald Otti getting at the end of one of the first two corners inside two minutes of play before Ibrahim Kazindula blazed his free kick over bar.

With five minutes off the clock, BUL finally broke down the Star’s door that they had been pounding on.

Douglas Muganga managed to play the ball to Hillary Onek who beat his man for pace down the right-hand side before crossing low across goal for Mugulusi to poke in the opener.

BUL then made several advances throughout the duration of the first half but were not able to widen the advantage. One of the many chances was when Mugulusi found himself in a prime position inside the area but failed to connect with Ibrahim Nsimbe’s lay in.

Bright Stars scored against the run of play however, and from the only opportunity they got in the opening half when Fiat picked up his spot almost from the center arc after spotting Saidi Keni off his line.

They doubled their advantage in the 47th minute. Nelson Ssenkatuka rounded off two defenders from the box and fired in a second to tilt the game in Bright Stars favor.

Masaba’s men upped their game and put in a much better showing after falling off the patch and wasted no time in their search for a comeback goal.

Within one minute off the hour mark, Bright Stars were forced to clear their lines before Nsimbe hit the post a few moments later.

Mayanja picked up the pieces with a follow up to draw the game level on 84 minutes after Richard Wandyaka’s initial effort also hit the post.

But before the equalizer, Bright Stars had almost stretched their lead. Keni spilled the ball Infront of Ssenkatuka who hit the post and the ball came back into play.

BUL were desperate to get another goal and take all the three points but there was no time left on the clock and the referee called things to a stop with the spoils shared.

Thanks to Mayanja’s late equaliser, the Eastern Giants remain sixth on the log with 32 points after 23 matches.

On Monday next week, BUL face Wakiso Giants at Kabaka Kyabagu.

BUL FC XI:

Saidi Keni (GK),Douglas Muganga (Emmanuel Obua 71′), Ronald Otti, Walter Ochora, Pascal Ngobi, Ibrahim Kazindula (Richard Wandyaka 60′), Ibrahim Mugulusi, Joram Kirya (Richard Okello 52′),Hillary Onek, Reagan Kalyowa (Martin Aprem 60′), Ibrahim Nsimbe (Anthony Mayanja 71′)

Unused substitutes:

Tom Ikara (GK), Vincent Zziwa.

MATCH REPORT: BUSOGA UNITED 1-1 BUL FC

BUL FC played out a 1-1 draw with Busoga United at Kakindu stadium in the Jinja derby that saw three penalties on Friday, one was saved.

Simeon Masaba’s side opened the scoring midway the first half with an outstanding spot kick from Ibrahim Kazindula and they defended brilliantly throughout the opening period and restricted the hosts to very little in front of goal.

But Busoga did level the game in the second half through Laban Tibita’s strike also from the spot as both sides shared the spoils.

It was however not the best start for a derby with nothing of note to bring the atmosphere to life although there were thrills as the game phased out.

While it took long for BUL to settle, the first opportunity of the evening fell to the hosts when the Eastern Giants were caught in possession high up the pitch, which allowed Busoga to thread to Rashid Mpata, whose close-range effort flew over the bar.

The home side then continued to threaten and came close once again through Peter Onzima whose inviting cross sailed wide.

The Eastern Giants had to wait until the 22nd minute to create a realistic goal scoring opportunity – Ibrahim Nsimbe combined with Ibrahim Mugulusi to release Reagan Kalyowa on the left but the youngster lost his balance before unleashing a shot.

A little while after and following a free kick situation, Ronald Otti was hurled to ground and the referee awarded a penalty to the Eastern Giants which needed three minutes to be taken after tempers hit a high mark on the pitch.

Kazindula however held his breath and planted a cool one beyond Michael Lutaaya to give BUL the lead.

Their eagerness to double the advantage saw them become more dangerous as the first half progressed, and they were unfortunate not to score a second six minutes off the half hour when Hillary Onek’s sublime free kick was brushed wide by Kazindula.

Busoga hit back in the second half after Kazindula was penalized for a handball in the box to allow Laban Tibita to equalize for the hosts from the spot on 51 minutes.

They almost went ahead two minutes after the hour, after Richard Ayiko gifted another penalty to the hosts when he shoved Peter Onzima in the forbidden area.

But this time Saidi Keni stood too big between the uprights to deny Tibita a brace with a comfortable save.

As the game wore on, there were promising moments for each side to win it all but they all held their rear sides tight to share the points. The result grants the Eastern Giants the chance to remain 5th on the table after 22 rounds with 31 points.

Bright Stars will be the next opponent for BUL next week on Friday.

Starting XI:

Saidi Keni(GK), Walter Ochora, Richard Ayiko, Ronald Otti, Pascal Ngobi, Jerome Kirya, Ibrahim Mugulusi (Richard Wandyaka 60′),Ibrahim Kazindula (Anthony Mayanja 65′), Hillary Onek, Reagan Kalyowa (Martin Aprem 60′), Ibrahim Nsimbe.

Substitutes:

Tom Ikara,Vicent Zziwa, Aggrey Madoi, George Kasonko.

MATCH PREVIEW: ONDUPARAKA VS BUL FC

Wednesday April 04, 2023
Uganda Premier League
Green Light Stadium
Kick-off: 4PM

BUL FC make the trip to Green light stadium to face Onduparaka in a Uganda premier league match on Wednesday in Arua city.

The Eastern Giants come into the game on the back of a 0-0 draw at Gaddafi in the Jinja derby last time out, while Onduparaka also come into this one on the back of a disappointing 4-1 defeat at Express.

BUL edged their hosts in the reverse fixture with a 1-0 victory at FUFA technical centre, with Karim Ndugwa scoring late in the game.

Twenty points, and eleven positions separate the two teams as BUL sit third on the log with 30 points after winning eight, drawing five and losing five in 18 matches.

As for Onduparaka, they have only two wins and six draws in 18 matches to gather ten points, which are only good for the 15th place on the table.

Team News

Ronald Otti remains out of action for BUL, Reagan Kalyowa is also not ready for a return yet while Jerome Kirya is also in the treatment room because of injuries.

Having gone three games without scoring a goal, coach Simeon Masaba said they have sharpened their boots and in no time, goals will start to rain.

“Recently we have not been scoring and playing well but we have tried to correct the mistakes and we are trying to improve,” he said.

“Players have been given the freedom and confidence they need to start scoring, and although it is not going to be an easy game, we are going to see that we fight and get the good results.”

Head to head

The two sides have met competitively for a total of 14 matches, with BUL winning seven of those meetings. Of the remaining seven meetings, Onduparaka won two, with the sides settling for a draw on five occasions.

Last four meetings

November 02, 2023

BUL FC 1-0 Onduparaka

April 30, 2022

BUL 0-0 Onduparaka

October 30, 2021

Onduparaka FC 0-2 BUL FC

May 22, 2021

BUL FC 3-1 Onduparaka FC

Match Facts

BUL have won two games away from home this campaign, drawing three as well as losing four times to collect nine points in nine matches on the road.

The Eastern Giants have won six in the past seven meetings with the Caterpillars in all competitions, putting forward twelve goals and conceding one across that run.

This fixture has produced 20 goals but BUL have a big share of 15 to their name.

Onduparaka’s two victories over the Eastern Giants came in 2018 (1-0) and 2019 (1-0) and they were all at Green Light stadium.

The Caterpillars have also won only two home matches, drawn three and lost four to count nine points from their yard.

Match Coverage.

There will be no live coverage for this game. However, our social media channels will provide a full text coverage during the game, followed by a match report and match highlights.

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