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MATCH PREVIEW: UPDF VS BUL FC

Thursday 9th November 2023

Uganda Premier League

Bombo Military Grounds

UPDF Vs BUL FC

Kickoff: 4pm

BUL FC look to consolidate their grip at the top of the Uganda premier league on Thursday evening as they make the trip to Bombo military grounds to take on UPDF FC

Highly impressive early-season form sees the Eastern Giants boast with six wins in as many games – their aim now is to preserve the unbeaten run by securing consecutive victories.

The Eastern Giants sit pretty well in the first place on the Uganda premier league log with 18 points having not dropped even a point in six rounds.

Abbey Kikomeko’s men convincingly beat Bright Stars, KCCA, Arua Hill, Maroons and SC Villa. They also picked points against a boggy URA side last time out. Therefore, every game is there for the taking for BUL.

In their way however lie a bewildering army side that is eager to get up and running in front of its own fans and is desperate to continue its renaissance.

After losing three consecutive games, UPDF recently drew with Express and beat Busoga United in their immediate last two games.

They currently occupy 12th position in the table with one win, two draws and three defeats from their six games played so far. They come into the encounter with five points, one and two ahead of Wakiso Giants and Bright Stars respectively.

It was a one all draw when the sides last met in April. This will be the 13th meeting between the two teams.

TEAM NEWS:

Midfielder Pascal Ngobi will miss the clash after sustaining an injury against URA in the dieing minutes of the game but the rest of the squad are available for selection.

‘‘ UPDF is a strong side, we haven’t won in Bombo in the last 4 outings but we are going there to change those numbers this time. We are building on our current form to get maximum points from Bombo. The boys are in good shape, we have prepared them well and they are ready to deliver tomorrow’’, assistant coach James Magala.

Captain George Kasonko ” Our last six wins are not news anymore everybody knows we won them, our focus now is on tomorrow’s game against UPDF that is very crucial to us and we going to play it as a final . We are in good shape and ready to battle for maximum points. We call upon our fans to come support us tomorrow and promise to get maximum points for them”

Head to Head

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Twelve matches have been played between these teams, producing six wins for BUL, four for UPDF and two draws since 2015.

Previous four encounters

December 23, 2021

UPDF FC 1-1 BUL FC

March 01, 2022

BUL 5-1 UPDF FC

October 8, 2022

BUL FC 3-1 UPDF FC

February 21, 2023

UPDF 1-1 BUL FC

Match Facts

BUL have won all their past six games, including the three away matches this season, scoring ten (10) goals and conceding two in the process with a maximum of 15 points collected.

From the six games, they have managed four clean sheets, against – Bright Stars, KCCA FC, Maroons and URA FC.

Eight of BUL’s ten goals have come in the first half.

The Eastern Giants are unbeaten in the last five meetings with UPDF, winning three matches and drawing two, with 14 goals scored and seven conceded during the same run.

BUL’s last loss to UPDF occurred three years ago when they were defeated by the army side 2-1 in December of 2020. The Eastern Giants’ first half lead through Joseph Ssemujju was overturned by Dickens Okwir’s late double for UPDF.

However, BUL has never won a league match away at UPDF. In six trips to Bombo, the Eastern Giants have drawn two games and lost three but they were beneficiaries of a FUFA Disciplinary Committee Panel’s decision to overturn UPDF’s 1-0 victory over BUL, and awarded three points and three goals to the Eastern Giants after the army team used Sulaiman Majanjalo who was ineligible to play in that game of April 2018.

Injured Pascal Ngobi celebrating with striker Lawrence Tezikya

This fixture has produced a winner in ten of their past twelve (12) meetings, and 38 goals have been scored across the games, with BUL FC having a lion’s share of 23.

The two stalemates in this fixture ended 1-1; and in both, BUL scored first. Musa Esenu’s goal in the 12th minute was cancelled out by Ivan Ahimbisibwe for UPDF in December 2021 while Frank Yiga equalized for the army side after Hillary Onek had put BUL ahead last season in February 2023.

UPDF have won three times in six home league games against BUL since 2015. They won 3-1 in February 2016, 2-0 in February 2017 and 2-1 in December 2021.

This campaign, the hosts have won one game, drawn two and lost three to pick five points from six matches.

And they have failed to win all their three homes games – drew against Express and URA, and lost 0-2 against Wakiso Giants in September.

They have kept two clean sheets so far – against URA FC and Busoga United.

But they have also failed to score in four of their six outings.

They have scored three goals this term and conceded six across all the matches.

Two of their three goals have come in the second half. However, their visitors have conceded one goal only after the break.

Match Coverage:

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MATCH PREVIEW: BUL VS URA

Tuesday October 31, 2023

Uganda Premier League

FUFA Technical Centre

BUL FC Vs URA FC

Kick-off: 4PM

The Eastern Giants welcome URA to FUFA Technical Centre on Tuesday in the Uganda premier league, match day six at 4pm (EAT).

***Hillary Onek battling for the ball with the opponent***

Our winning run was extended to five games following last week’s 2-1 away victory over sixteen time league champions – SC Villa.

It was quite the contrast for URA; they drew 1-1 against Maroons at the prisons grounds. Having got a late lead, the tax collectors were close to bagging all the three points but were denied at last when the home side equalized in added time.

BUL is currently second on the log after enjoying a strong start to the season – with five wins in as many games, beating Bright Stars, KCCA, Arua Hill, Maroons and SC Villa to count 15 points, same as leaders Kitara. Of the five victories, three have come away from home.

Our most recent encounter came in March 2023 where we lost 1-0 in Njeru.

Heading into the game, three places and six points separate the sides. URA is sixth with nine points after winning only two games.

This will be the 25th meeting between the two teams.

Team News

Striker Joel Madondo missed the SC Villa game due to injury and remains on the sidelines even against URA. The rest of the squad is available and ready for contention.

About tomorrow’s clash, head coach Abbey Kikomeko Bogere said that he expects a tough challenge from the visitors but he echoed BUL plays to win, not to lose and that our current exciting form is not a fluke nor just a one off.

“The good form we are having is not a mere happening, we have fought for it and we shall continue to fight hard to see that we maintain it. The boys are in high gear as every game we play is a final, that is why we’re still unbeaten – we don’t look at losing – we play to win,” he said.

“We won against SC Villa in our last match, a game that wasn’t easy. Now we play URA who drew in their last outing.”

“It is going to be a tough game against us though. We played and even defeated them in the super eight final but this time we are going to play competing for points and I think we are going to put in whatever it takes to get the three points given that we are at home.”

“We shall fight hard to get the points as much as they will also want them.”

***BUL FC starting 1X that won against URA in the FUFA super 8 finals***

Assistant captain Joel Mutakubwa;

“We know they are not an easy side but we are going to play under instructions and we might use the home advantage because we don’t want to lose any game at home,”

“Basically the players are in good shape and willing to give their best. But we are going to take it like any other game. We have ninety minutes to play for, and with the instructions of the coach, we shall certainly get the maximum points.”

Head to Head

Twenty four (24) matches have been played between the sides in the league since November 2011, with the duels ending in three BUL FC wins, 11 URA victories and ten draws

Last four meetings

November 20, 2021

URA 2-2 BUL FC

April 04, 2022

BUL FC 2-0 URA FC

October 14, 2022

URA 1-1 BUL FC

March 04, 2023

BUL FC 0-1 URA FC

Match facts

BUL have won all their opening five matches this season to collect 15 points, a record only matched by Kitara.

The fantastic run has stretched our unbeaten run to seven league matches, stretching back to last season.

Abbey Kikomeko’s men have scored nine (9) goals at the time; only NEC (10) and Kitara (11) have scored more.

From the past four meetings between the sides, the Eastern Giants have lost only one to URA, the 1-0 home loss in March.

BUL’s three wins off URA arrived with clean sheets, the similar scores of 1-0 in April of 2016 and February 2018, and the 2-0 victory in April 2022.

Of the ten stalemates in this fixture, six were one all draws, two were goalless; while the other two were two all stalemates.

URA has won two games, and drawn three of their five outings, and they are one of the five teams that are still unbeaten.

The tax collectors have also drawn all their three away matches this term – against; UPDF (0-0), Bright Stars (1-1) and Maroons (1-1).

All games involving the visitors this season have not had more than two goals.

Match Officials

Kasalirwe Lucky will take charge of the match from the center. Osire Juma and Kateregga Ashraf to run the lines as the first and second assistant referees in that order. Duula Joshua will serve as the fourth official, while Tomusange Ali will be the referee assessor.

Match Coverage:

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NEWS: BUL FC LET GO OF EIGHT

We can confirm that we have released a host of eight players. Amongst them are two players who gallantly served us on loan last season. These are; forward Anwar Ntege and midfielder Elvis Kibbale who have returned to their respective parent clubs – URA FC and Edgars FC.

Charles Sempa, winger Robert Mukongotya and striker Deogracious Ojok also make list of those that have walked away from the club.

Experienced defenders; Dennis Okot Oola, Jimmy Kulaba and as well Musa Walangalira have also been freed.

The six leave after their contracts with the club ran down.

We thank all the aforementioned players for having served the club excellently and therefore, we wish them the best in their future endeavors.

OFFICIAL: CLUB STATEMENT ON WALANGALIRA

BUL Football Club has released experienced defender Musa Walangalira after his contract with the team expired at the end of last season.

This has been a challenging decision and not one that the management has taken lightly.

We are grateful to Walangalira for what he has offered to the team as a player since 2018.

And in that regard, the club has offered him a testimonial match to be played at a time he will decide upon.

Thank you Walangalira, Webale inho Musa

FRIENDLY MATCH: TEAM CRESPO TAKE BRAGGING RIGHTS IN CLUB’S INTERNAL PRACTICE MATCH

MATCH: BUL FC Vs KCCA FC

LEAGUE: Uganda Premier League

DATE: February 12, 2021

VENUE: Kyabazinga Stadium Bugembe at 4pm

*Note: Fans registration for seasonal tickets is ongoing at the club offices

BUL Football Club – Jinja played their forth practice match yesterday at Kyabazinga Stadium – Bugembe, Jinja City.

But in unusual way, the game was played between the club’s Team A (Team Crespo) and Team B (Team Lubega).

Team Crespo won by 2-1 through striker Hamis Tibita and genius midfielder Reagan Kalyowa who scored in either halves in the 4th and 77th minute of the game.

Team Lubega scored their lone and consolation goal through Ibrahim Mugulusi in the 43 minute.

In their fight to equalize, Team Lubega’s Fredson Gwoto long range effort, hit woodwork in the dying minutes of the game for they to settle for less but a second successive defeat in this epic internal clash. The first leg ended 5-1 in favour of Team Crespo.

BUL FC is in preparation for Uganda Premier League resumption and they have been tested with various practice matches to help technical team in assessing players fitness levels.

The Money Team have now won all their friendlies by beating Bugiri Da School 4-1, Budondo FC 1-4, Sudanese Select 7-1.

The Eastern Giants will take on Kampala City Council Authority Football Club on February 12, at Kyabazinga Stadium – Bugembe, Jinja City when the league returns.

BUL FC can be located in position twelve on the 16 team log with four points gathered by far.

Their last friendly game will come against Big League side, Gaddafi FC on Jan 30, at home in Bugembe.

Friendly Games played so far

BUL FC 4:1 Bugiri De School

BUL Team A 5:1 BUL Team B

Budondo FC 1:4 BUL FC

Sudanese Select 1:7 BUL FC

BUL Team B 1:2 BUL Team A

Forthcoming Friendly Match

Saturday January 30

Gadaffi FC Vs BUL FC – Kyabazinga Stadium – 4pm

How both teams lined up?

Team Crespo Starting XI:

Abdul Kimera (GK), Musa Walangalira, Fredrick Kigozi, Ramathan Dudu, Godfrey Akol, Hamisi Tibita, Anwar Ntege, Martin Aprem, Musa Esenu, Douglas Bithum, Reagan Kalyowa.

Team Manager: Ronald Barente (Club Chairman)

Team Lubega Starting XI:

Davis Mutebi, Peter Onzima, Fredson Gwoto, Dennis Okot Oola, Herbert Onyango, Vitalis Tabu, Elvis Kibaale, Charles Sempa, Deogracious Ojok, Ibra Mugulusi, Paul Mbazira.

Team Manager: Ahmed Kongola (Club CEO)

Match officials:

Center Referee: Ayub Kamba

Assistant Referee 1: Muzamiru Mutwoigo

Assistant Referee 2: Michael Mulumba

Match assessor: Joseph Mutaka