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MATCH PREVIEW: BUL VS WAKISO GIANTS

Friday December 2
Uganda Premier League
FUFA Technical Center
Kick-off: 4PM

BUL entertain league leaders Wakiso Giants this Friday at FUFA Technical Center.

Alex Isabirye’s men have recently gone down to fourth in the league standings, two places below the Purple Sharks, with a 17 point return from nine games so far this season.

BUL had 49 solid days on top of the log but have had a mixed bag of results across their last three league fixtures that followed a two weeks period of inactivity. They lost 1-0 to Express on return to action, winning 2-0 at Busoga United in the following match before they fell 2-0 at Bright Stars in their last outing.

This makes a return to winning ways a matter of urgency for the Eastern Giants in front of our own fans.

Wakiso Giants carry a nine games unbeaten run into this affair with their only defeat this season coming at KCCA, at the beginning of October.

The Purple Sharks have won six games since and drawn three – at Onduparaka, Vipers and Maroons which puts them at the summit of the table with 21 points.

So, they will be full of confidence heading into game but BUL is more confident because they have won all their home matches.

Team News

Denis Mwemezi remains sidelined with an injury but the team has been boosted by the return of rock solid defender Ronald Otti from suspension.

**Defender Ronald Otti celebrating with teammates**

Alex Isabirye spoke about the task before them but he reiterated they have to do all they can with in their strength to return to the right path.

“After losing the previous game, now we need to do what we have got to do to get the three points,” he said.

“And we are ready to win the game although Wakiso Giants are currently playing well.”

“Defeat at Bright Stars was just bad luck because we played well, only that sometimes coming back from such a defeat is hard but we have a pool of players who can do it for us.”

“So, we shall make some changes in the team but expect the same style of play.”

The match means everything to BUL, captain George Kasonko said.

“It means a lot to us, and we so much want it more than any other fixture. It can get us to where we want to be if we win. Therefore, we don’t need anything less than three points tomorrow.”

Head to Head

P6 W2 D1 L3

BUL has two wins, Wakiso Giants has three wins and they have drawn once in six matches since 2019.

Last four encounters

March 06, 2021

BUL FC 0-1 Wakiso Giants

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

Match Facts

BUL has the best home record in the division after winning all their four home matches to earn a maximum of 12 points at Fufa Technical Center.

The Eastern Giants have kept three clean sheets at their yard, scoring seven goals across the feat with one conceded.

But they have lost twice in their past three matches, against Express and Bright Stars.

This fixture has produced 14 goals, with the sides scoring seven times each against the other.

Wakiso Giants remain the best side away from home with their two wins, two draws and one loss from five trips there to back up the acclaim. This means they have picked eight points from a possible 15.

Their goal return away from home stands at five goals, and four leaked.

In our last three meetings, the purple sharks have won two.

Match Coverage:

As always, the best way to follow the game is to come to Fufa Technical Center. If not possible, follow our social media channels for the text commentary.

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MATCH PREVIEW: BRIGHT STARS VS BUL

Tuesday November 29
Uganda Premier League
Bright Stars Vs BUL
Kavumba Recreation Grounds
Kick-off: 4PM

After a hard-fought win over Busoga United, BUL return to action with a trip to Kavumba recreation grounds this Tuesday to face Bright Stars.

**Ibrahim Mugulusi celebrating after scoring against Busoga United**

It was all gloom the last time BUL hit the road but confidence remains high around the Eastern Giants after a bouyant display last Friday and they will be keen to use the home win as an opportunity to build momentum away from home .

Alex Isabirye’s men will take encouragement from the fact that they have lost just once in eight, and sitting in second on 17 points after recording five wins and two draws. A win in this fixture will see them close the gap at the top to one point.

For Bright Stars, there was a change in management at Kavumba as the club hooked up Asaph Mwebaze as the head coach, replacing Paul Kiwanuka.

Too many draws were a feature of his first five games in charge of the team before they lost two on the bounce but their ship look to be steadying as they have won their last two matches, against Onduparaka and Express – a feat that leaves them sat 9th on the log.

Tuesday’s clash is set to be the 19th league meeting between the sides, but 20th altogether.

Team News

The manager confirmed Denis Mwemezi will miss the game due to injury but the house remains almost full with everyone ready to face the task at hand.

Alex Isabirye anticipates a challenging show from the hosts but sees his side marching away with all the three points at fulltime.

“They are in a good form. They won away to Express in their previous game, but we also want to win the game,” he said.

“This season we want to see that we don’t finish in the fourth place, so we shall try our best to get the three points.”

Aggrey Madoi’s thoughts about the game didn’t fall far away from the coach’s with the left back expecting BUL to come out winners

“Good results have been elusive against Bright Stars but we look more prepared this season. Preparations have been good – we expect to play well and win the game,” he said.

Head to Head

P19 W4 D6 L9

19 matches across all competitions have been played since 2013 between the two teams, BUL has four wins to Bright Stars’ nine while six have been draws.

Last four meetings

May 15, 2021

BUL FC 0-1 Bright Stars

December 17, 2021

BUL FC 0-0 Bright Stars

March 11, 2022

Bright Stars 3-0 BUL FC

March 22, 2022

Bright Stars 2(3)-2(4) BUL FC (Uganda Cup)

Match Facts

BUL have this term won one game, drawn two and lost one in four away matches.

Seven goals have been scored in the run and just three conceded, keeping one cleansheet.

But since thrashing Blacks Power 5-0 in their opening game, Isabirye’s men are yet to win again away from home, drawing one all against URA and Gaddafi before they lost 1-0 to Express on their last trip.

Two of the four victories over their hosts occurred at Kavumba recreation grounds, the venue for tomorrow’s clash.

However, BUL’s last league victory against Bright Stars was almost two years ago on March 10, 2021. Deogracious Ojok and Robert Mukongotya scored as the Eastern Giants came out 2-0 winners.

This fixture has produced 19 games since 2013 and 34 goals have been scored in the course, with the Eastern Giants netting 15 times.

The ties involving the sides have produced at least a goal except on three occasions – the barren draws of April 2014, March 2016 and December 2021

Bright Stars have won two matches, drawn five and lost two this campaign.

Their five points collected from Kavumba Recreation Center this campaign has been a result of their one win, two draws and one defeat from their four home clashes.

And their last two games have seen a return of four goals as they conceded one.

Match Coverage:

This clash will not be televised but our fans at home will be able to follow the action through our social media channels below, with full text coverage during the game, followed by a match report and highlights.

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MATCH REPORT: BUL 2-0 BUSOGA UNITED

Second half goals from Karim Ndugwa and Ibrahim Mugulusi were enough to give BUL a priceless 2-0 win over Busoga United on Friday, consolidating the Eastern Giants in the second place on the Uganda premier league log with 17 points.

Just as the second period looked to be running out, Ndugwa leapt to meet a beautifully weighted Ronald Otti cross from the left and head passed Michael Lutaaya in Busoga’s goal five minutes after the hour.

**Goal scorer Ibrahim Mugulusi in action.**

Following a goalless first half, Martin Aprem was introduced after the break and he got involved in the 76th-minute goal that sealed the result when he teed up Mugulusi who turned on his preferred left foot to curl the ball beyond Lutaaya’s reach.

The match started with a good momentum as attacks swung from end to end, but neither side possessed a cutting edge in the final third to make the breakthrough in the first half.

Busoga threatened as early as the second minute and almost scored when Dickson Niwamanya’s snapshot from range evaded everyone to sting the gloves of Emmanuel Kalyowa before the ball was cleared.

Four minutes later, BUL started to fire warning shots and their intent to win was made clear starting from the sixth minute going forward.

Pascal Ngobi was released in a shooting position by Ibrahim Kazindula near the area but his effort whistled slightly above the bar before the latter was denied from a free kick by the opponent’s goalkeeper.

Laban Tibita was Busoga’s brightest spark in the middle and the young man showed his talent as he picked up balls from their defense to his attackers quite often throughout the game.

However they struggled to beat Kalyowa in BUL’s goal as Nicholas Mwere’s carpet sweeping free kick was tamed before the lanky defender had another shot direct at the goalkeeper following a burst through on the left.

Their best chance of the game arrived after 57 minutes when Tibita engineered a quick, well-executed counter through Niwamanya that left Moses Logono one-on-one with Kalyowa inside the area, but Logono took too many touches before he slagishly put a harmless effort at the goalkeeper.

They paid for their wasted chances in 65th minute when BUL opened the scoring. Otti had all the time and space to weigh up his options, and he went for the head of Ndugwa who made no mistake to glide in a sweet header for his fifth goal of the season.

Substitute Aprem made his presence felt with an assist, picking up Mugulusi who opened his account this season with a cool and lovely finish with fourteen minutes left on the clock.

The result has stretched BUL’s unbeaten run at home to 11 league games since February, and the next league engagement will be away to Bright Stars next week at Kavumba recreation grounds on Tuesday.

**BUL FC starting line up against Busoga United**

Starting XI:
Emmanuel Kalyowa (GK), Walter Ochora, Ronald Otti, Aggrey Madoi, Ibrahim Kazindula (Hillary Onek 66′), Pascal Ngobi (George Kasonko 85′), Douglas Muganga (Martin Aprem 46′), Ibrahim Mugulusi, Jerome Kirya (Ibrahim Nsimbe 66′), Karim Ndugwa, Richard Wandyaka (Vincent Zziwa 85′).

Unused substitutes:
Saidi Keni (GK), Richard Ayiko.

MATCH PREVIEW: BUL VS BUSOGA UNITED

Friday November 25
Uganda Premier League
BUL Vs Busoga United
FUFA Technical Center
Kick off: 2PM

BUL are back at the Fufa Technical Center for the fourth home game as Alex Isabirye’s side prepares to face Busoga United in our latest Jinja derby challenge. Last time out, both sides lost 1-0 to Express individually with Allan Kayiwa scoring for the Red Eagles in all the contests.

And after the defeat, BUL now turn the attention to Friday’s clash, where Isabirye will be looking to get the better of his former club, who he managed in 2016/17 season.

It was a one all draw on the sides’ last face off but this match has found them in contrasting form.

**Karim and Otti celebrating BUL FC goal**

Going back to early February, BUL are unbeaten in their last ten home games in the Uganda premier league, and they will be looking to continue their impressive performances.

With four wins and two draws from seven rounds, and sitting second on 14 points, just four behind leaders Wakiso Giants who have played two games more, tells how colorful the Eastern Giants are – this term.

Busoga United are only dreaming of winning their third game this season after registering six losses from eight.

Three points is all they can show because they were recently docked three points and three goals from their tally, leaving them second from the bottom.

Therefore, their need for wanting to win could be over their heads but in BUL, they meet a side seeking to return to winning ways. This will be the 14th meeting.

Team News

BUL will have defender – Walter Ochora return from suspension, and this makes the squad full house with everyone available for selection.

Team manager Alex Isabirye spoke about the need to return to winning ways and the unease that came along with leading the pack, ahead of the game.

“This is going to be a difficult game but we want to win and I believe we shall win,” he said.

“We are going to give our level best not because we want to go back to the top of the table but because we need to get the three points.”

“There was some pressure when we were on top because many players didn’t know how to behave while there.”

“But we have got some experience and if we go top again, I think we now know what to do and I believe they will manage the pressure this time.”

Captain George Kasonko warned not to undermine harm that Busoga can cause and promised to get the job well done.

“This is the game that takes us back to the summit and if we are to achieve something, we have to win tomorrow’s game,” he said.

“Although Busoga is down on the table, this doesn’t mean they’re weak but we are prepared for them.”

“They’re my former employers but I am now at BUL, it’s where I get what I eat and a job is a job. I am going to do my job.”

Head to Head

P13 W4 D6 L3

This fixture has produced 13 meetings between the two teams in all competitions, resulting into four wins for BUL, three victories for Busoga and six draws.

Last four encounters

April 24, 2021

BUL FC 0-1 Busoga United

December 07, 2021

BUL FC 5-0 Busoga United

February 25, 2022

Busoga United 0-3 BUL FC

March 25, 2022

Busoga United 1-1 BUL FC

Match facts

BUL FC have won four times, drawn two and lost one game in seven (7) matches.

The Eastern Giants lost their first game of the season 16 days ago but have won all their three home matches this season, keeping two clean sheets and stretching the unbeaten run at home to ten (10) matches since early February.

Their 12 goals in seven games is the joint highest this season, sharing the record with table leaders Wakiso Giants.

BUL have won two of their last three meetings with Busoga United, winning 5-0 in December last year and 3-0 in February 2022 before drawing 1-1 in March.

This derby has produced 30 goals since 2016, 18 of them scored by BUL FC.

The ties between the sides have produced at least a goal except on two occasions – the barren stalemates of September 2016 and March 2017.

Busoga United have won two and lost six games, and is the only side yet to make a draw this campaign.

They have scored five goals only across the run but they had three chopped off because of hooligansim.

Match Coverage:

The game will be live on television but you can also follow the action through our social media channels below, with full text coverage during the game, followed by a match report.

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ISABIRYE, WANDYAKA OCTOBER’S BEST

BUL’s manager Alex Isabirye and forward Richard Wandyaka were named as the pilsner coach and player of the month of October respectively at Kati Kati Restaurant on Wednesday.

Isabirye guided the Eastern Giants to three wins and two draws last month, scoring 11 goals and conceding only three in the process. BUL beat Blacks Power, UPDF and SC Villa and drew against URA and Gaddafi FC as the Eastern Giants collected 11 points out of a possible 15.

He beat competition from SC Villa’s Jackson Magera and Maroons’ Senfuma Mohammed to win the accolade, and he becomes BUL’s first coach in history to win the award.

Wandyaka scored four goals and made two assists in a fabulous start to the season.

The forward hit a double in our season’s opener against Blacks Power, netted and assisted also as we beat UPDF 3-1, his second assist came against URA before he volleyed in a winner at SC Villa as BUL remained unbeaten.

Such an eye catching performance was enough for him to shine brighter than his teammate – Karim Ndugwa and Maroons striker Fred Amaku in the contest for the award.

I thank God and everyone who has been part of this success and i promise to bring more, Wandyaka said after being announced winner.

He becomes the second player at BUL to win the accolade after Simon Peter Oketch winning the one for the month of March this year.

BUL are on top of the league standings after seven games with 14points. We host Busoga United on Friday November 25 on our next league action.

MATCH REPORT: EXPRESS 1-0 BUL

BUL fell to a 1-0 defeat to Express in a Uganda premier league action on Tuesday evening, but despite the loss, the Eastern Giants remained top of the pack with 14 points after seven rounds.

Allan Kayiwa’s goal just after eleven minutes was enough to separate the two sides in what turned out to be a frustrating evening at Wankulukuku.

Alex Isabirye’s side had some chances in the first half to restore parity with the Eastern Giants going close twice through Ibrahim Kazindula’s corners.

*BUL FC starting line up against Express*

Martin Aprem was immediately thrown into the fray to provide spark to the team, replacing Ivan Wani four minutes after the half hour.

But after the interval, it was the hosts who almost doubled their advantage on 58 minutes when Daniel Shabena hit the post.

BUL then went on the front foot as the search for a goal intensified especially after the introduction of Ibrahim Mugulusi, Frank Kalanda, Ibrahim Nsimbe and Aggrey Madoi.

The Eastern Giants pressed and pressed and pressed for an equaliser but despite consistently getting into dangerous areas, the Red Eagles held on for the win.

Our next league task will be against Busoga United at FUFA technical center Njeru on November 25.

Starting XI:
Emmanuel Kalyowa (GK), Richard Ayiko (Ibrahim Nsimbe 55′), Douglas Muganga, Ronald Otti, Karim Ndugwa (Frank Kalanda 46′), Jerome Kirya, George Kasonko (Ibrahim Mugulusi 46′), Richard Wandyaka, Ibrahim Kazindula (Aggrey Madoi 75′), Ivan Wani (Martin Aprem 34′), Hillary Onek.

Unused substitutes:
Tom Ikara (GK), Pascal Ngobi.

MATCH PREVIEW: EXPRESS VS BUL

Tuesday November 8
Uganda Premier League
Express Vs BUL
Wankulukuku
Kick off: 4PM

Tuesday sees the table leaders BUL travel to Wankulukuku, with the Eastern Giants set to face Express.

BUL showed their class when they dug out a 1-0 victory against Onduparaka last week on Wednesday, while Express recorded an impressive 2-1 win over the same opponent at the end of last month in the sides’ last piece of action.

James Odoch’s men stopped our eight game unbeaten run the last time we met with a 2-1 beating last season – Raymond Walugembe and Martin Kizza were on target for the home side in the first half, while Simon Peter Oketch scored a consolation for BUL as the game wore on.

Impressively, the Eastern Giants have won four and drawn two of their six league games this season to collect 14 points, and they will similarly bring an eight-game unbeaten run in the league again into this contest, which includes away victory at Blacks Power and one all draws at URA and Gaddafi this campaign.

Indeed, Alex Isabirye’s side thrashed Blacks Power 5-0 in front of their own faithfuls at the start of the season before sharing points with the tax collectors and the Soldier Boys.

However, BUL’s last win against the Red Eagles at Wankulukuku occurred six years ago.

Milton Kalisa scored inside 28 minutes as BUL registered a 1-0 victory, the first under coach Frank ‘Video’ Anyau who had replaced Alex Isabirye in September 2016.

This match has come at a time when the Red Eagles have won their last three league battles against BUL, and since losing to SC Villa, they responded well with a hard fought draw at Gaddafi and improved their performances later with a 2-1 win at Onduparaka.

This has left them in the 7th place with eight points from five rounds of play.

Tuesday’s match is the 19th clash between the sides.

Team News

Isabirye will have to do without the services of Denis Mwemezi who sustained an injury against Onduparaka, while defender Walter Ochora continues to sit out because of suspension. The rest of the players are in full good mood and shape to hit the ground running.

Two fairly good sides face off in a potential fascinating affair and the assistant coach – James Magala shared his thoughts about the game before the showdown.

“We’re going to be very focused,” he said.

“Express will not be a walk in the park though and I expect them to be very ready for us.“

“Nevertheless, we have readied ourselves well and we plan to have a good approach to the game technically.”

“They are a good team, we respect them and I know the game will be technically good altogether but our approach will be a bit different.”

“Our preparations have been good – we had international matches, and I know our players are now mentally strong.”

Striker Frank Kalanda was also optimistic ahead of the tie.

“We have prepared ourselves – right from the goalkeeping to the striking areas. Express is a very big team but we are very eager to maintain our top position,” he said

Head to Head

This fixture has provided 19 meetings in all competitions, producing eight BUL FC wins, six Express FC victories and five draws.

Last Four Meetings

May 7, 2022

Express 2-1 BUL

October 26, 2021

BUL FC 0-1 Express

September 23, 2021

BUL FC 1-0 Express FC (Uganda Cup)

February 20, 2021

BUL FC 0-4 Express FC

Match Facts

BUL is unbeaten in six matches this campaign –winning four games and drawing two.

They have scored in each game – keeping three clean sheets.

Their 12 goals is the highest goal turnover in the division after just six rounds

And they got two points from their last two away matches after settling for one all draws at URA and Gaddafi.

It’s six years since BUL last beat Express at Wankulukuku – the 1-0 win in mid September of 2016.

Express are unbeaten in four home matches, winning and drawing two apiece since May 2022, and scoring four goals in the run.

Their recent 2-1 win over Onduparaka is their only victory in their past three outings.

But James Odoch’s men have won their previous three league meetings with the Eastern Giants.

Match Coverage:

Fans can catch the game live on television but they can as well follow the action through our social media channels below, with full text coverage during the game, followed by a match report and match highlights.

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MATCH PREVIEW: BUL VS ONDUPARAKA

Wednesday November 2, 2022
Uganda Premier League
BUL Vs Onduparaka
Kick off: 4pm

BUL prepare for their third home fixture this season as Onduparaka travel to Fufa Technical Center for the Uganda premier league action on Wednesday.

The Eastern Giants have had a good season so far, currently sitting healthily in first place on 11 points, after winning three and drawing two games.

Last week’s 1-1 draw at Gaddafi made it two stalemates in five matches and coach Alex Isabirye is well aware that the draws in that run should not be rampant and they need to start being turned into victories.

However, they will take encouragement from the fact that they have won all their home matches, scoring four and conceding two only in two home matches.

Onduparaka are currently in 15th position in the table, and come into this one in relatively down form, drawing three times and losing their last outing 2-1 at home to Express.

Hamuza Kalanzi’s men have one point reflecting on their account although they have picked up three this campaign in four games but the two were deducted from them as a repremand for having initiated chaos against KCCA in Arua last season.

In the four games Kalanzi has been in charge of the Carterpillars, Onduparaka have drawn three and lost one

It was a 0-0 draw on the sides’ last meeting in April, and as they prepare to face off on Wednesday, here is the pre-match news and some interesting facts before their 13th meeting.

Team News

Isabirye’s side will be without Walter Ochora due to suspension after the defender received a red card against Gaddafi, with his defense partner Ronald Otti also doubtful.

Midfielder Ibrahim Mugulusi remain sidelined through injury, and forward Frank Kalanda has joined him in the sick bay.

The rest of the players are expected to be available for selection.

Coach Alex Isabirye spoke about the game and the importance of a win against Onduparaka:

“We drew in our last game and now we need to get a win tomorrow to remain at the top but this will not be quite easy. Onduparaka has gone three games without victory and we expect them to come all out to get a better result. Nevertheless, we are ready for them,” he said.

Ibrahim Kazindula also spoke about the game and expressed confidence in getting back to the winning ways.

“After losing points in our last game, we have been prepared well and we think this is the right time to get back to the winning ways. We drew with Onduparaka the last time we met but this time we are more ambitious to get all the three points,” he said.

Head to head

BUL and Onduparaka have met on twelve occasions in the past. BUL have won five contests, with the Caterpillars winning two and the sides drawing five times.

Last four meetings

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

March 02, 2021

Onduparaka FC 0-1 BUL FC

Match Facts

BUL is unbeaten in the five matches this campaign having won three and drawn two.

Talking of unbeaten, the Eastern Giants home record across all competitions has seven wins and three draws in the last ten – stretching back to February.

They have also won four in the past five meetings with the Caterpillars, putting forward ten goals and conceding one across that run.

Isabirye’s side is also unbeaten in seven matches as hosts to Onduparaka since 2016 with a record of three victories and three stalemates.

This fixture has produced 18 goals but BUL have a Lion’s share of 13 to their name.

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

The Caterpillars are also unbeaten in the past seven away matches, winning four and drawing three since late March.

Match Coverage:

The game will be live on television but you can also follow the action through our social media channels below, with full text coverage during the game, followed by a match report.

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MATCH REPORT: GADDAFI FC 1-1 BUL FC

Hard nosed BUL picked up a vital point to remain top of the Uganda premier league pack following a one all draw at Gaddafi.

Ibrahim Kazindula’s first-half goal was cancelled out in the second half as we had to settle for a stalemate at Kakindu.

The midfielder scored his first goal of the season from the spot, sending Joel Mutakubwa in Gaddafi’s goal the wrong way to give us a deserved early lead.

**BUL FC starting line up against Gaddafi fc**

The Eastern Giants failed to build on the advantage though, and the home side forced the game even through a Bakali Magumba goal after the break.

Isabirye’s men started well, playing with the confidence of a side coming into the fixture as a pace setter in the league.

And as early as the 12th minute, Emmanuel Obua swerved in a tempting cross from the left to force a hand ball from Shafik Bakaki, and the referee pointed to the spot.

Kazindula stepped up and powered a low shot past Mutakubwa, which was the club’s 11th league goal in five matches this season.

Moments later, the hosts missed a chance to equalize when Andrew Wasswa’s lob from a free kick was tipped over the bar by Emmanuel Kalyowa after Ronald Otti fouled Alex Kitata at the edge of the area.

BUL kept up the intensity and Kazindula’s shot clipped the post and slowly rolled out.

At the other end, Kitata and Johnson Odong continued to pose a threat, and a one move led to Kitata hitting the foot of the post before Kalyowa fumbled on it. While on the stroke of halftime, the goalkeeper denied Odong with a routine catch.

However, the second half did not produce any fruit, and Ronald Otti, Richard Ayiko as well as Walter Ochora had to deal with threats from set pieces.

Isabirye sent on Martin Aprem and Ibrahim Nsimbe in an attempt to inject a spark into the side but instead the home equalized.

Magumba hit a bouncing header from close range past Kalyowa to restore parity for his side one minute off the hour after a free kick situation.

They almost grabbed all the three points when Simon Sserunkuma had the goalkeeper at his mercy but he chose to guide his volley over the bar with eight minutes left on the clock.

**BUL FC playing celebrating Ibrahim Kazindula ‘s goal.**

Ochora had been sent off in the 69th minute for involvement in a fracas between players of the sides inside the box

Despite the result, BUL remained on top of the table with 11 points. They will next play again on second next month against Onduparaka at Fufa Technical Center.

Starting XI :
Emmanuel Kalyowa (G.K), Richard Ayiko, Ronald Otti, Walter Ochora, George Kasonko, Jerome Kirya, Richard Wandyaka, Karim Ndugwa, Frank Kalanda, Ibrahim Kazindula, Emmanuel Obua.

Substitutes:
Tom Ikara (GK), Ibrahim Nsimbe, Martin Aprem, Pascal Ngobi, Benon Tahomera, Owen Mukisa, Anthony Mayanja.

MATCH PREVIEW: GADDAFI VS BUL FC

Tuesday October 25
Uganda Premier League
Gaddafi FC Vs BUL FC
Kick off: 4pm

Following our hard fought 1-0 win over SC Villa last Friday, we now move across the City for the first Jinja derby this term against locals – Gaddafi at Kakindu.

The Eastern Giants have three wins from four going into the clash and currently boss the league standings with 10 points.

With ten goals scored, the Eastern Giants boast the best attack so far after four matches.

**Goalkeeper Emmanuel Kalyowa in action**

Recent form has seen Alex Isabirye’s side thrash Blacks Power and UPDF, as well as beating the Jogoos and drawing at URA. Victory at Kakindu will give them the fourth win and extend their unbeaten run to five – a record not achieved before by BUL at the start of a new season.

As for their previous trip to Gaddafi, that came in April 2022, Hillary Onek and Jerome Kirya scored as the Eastern Giants came out 2-0 winners at Gaddafi Arena.

The Soldier Boys are 12th on the table ahead of the tie following two draws and a defeat at SC Villa.

They came from behind through Brian Kalumba to draw 1-1 away to Express last time out after Ibrahim Kayiwa had put the Red Eagles in the lead, but their fighting spirit will be put to the test once again when they face the unforgiving BUL.

Team News

Ibrahim Mugulusi is still recovering from an injury as well as Saidi Keni, while Aggrey Madoi is also down with fever. A couple of youngsters will also miss the game because they are sitting their final exams.

Assistant coach Richard Kasule Bakabulindi and defender Ronald Otti moved to share their thoughts before the clash, with all sounding confident and optimistic.

Richard Kasule:

“There is neither a weak team nor a strong one between BUL and Gaddafi – we are equally at the same level,” Kasule said.

“But we are not on top by chance, it’s by hard work. we think day and night, and put in a lot of efforts to bring a difference in what we do.“

“And we are ready to play.“

“Many people term this match as a derby and I concur with them because we share the same fans and we hail from the same area but this match is just like any other, so, our approach will not be any different.”

Ronald Otti:

“Our preparations have not been bad, and we have been put in the right shape to take on Gaddafi. Everyone should expect us to win because we are not leading the table by mistake, but because we are winning our games.”

Head to Head

In the two competitive meetings between BUL and Gaddafi, there has been one BUL win and a draw.

Previous Meetings

November 28, 2021
BUL 1-1 Gaddafi

April 04, 2022
Gaddafi 0-2 BUL

Match Facts

BUL is unbeaten in two clashes with their hosts – with one win and a draw.

Of the four goals scored in this fixture, the Eastern Giants have three.

Isabirye’s men have won three games and drawn once, scoring ten goals across the run.

Gaddafi is still winless after three matches, drawing twice and losing once.

Games involving them have seen four goals, but the Soldier Boys count one only to their name.

Match Coverage:

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