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POST MATCH: BUL 3-0 Maroons

BUL FC secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Maroons at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo, to advance to the semi-finals of the FUFA Super 8 tournament.

Isaac Wagoina was the star of the day with a brace, scoring in the 30th and 53rd minutes, while Dickson Mataama added the second goal in the 33rd minute. Wagoina’s penalty kick in the 30th minute gave BUL FC the lead, and Mataama capitalized on a Maroons defense error just three minutes later.

Maroons struggled to find their footing in the first half, with only one attempt on goal through Brian Omirembe. BUL FC dominated possession, with Benon Tahomera and Orit Ibrahim coming close to scoring in the early stages.

In the second half, Wagoina sealed his brace with a stunning goal in the 53rd minute. Coach Abbey Bogere introduced fresh legs, bringing on Swabir Mpasa, Aprem Martin, and Fredrick Ngalo, who made his BUL FC debut.

BUL FC Starting XI:

Joel Mutakubwa (GK), Hillary Onek (Fredrick Ngalo), Nicholas Mwere, Walter Ochora, Benon Tahomera (Amos Kirya), George Kasonko, Pascal Ngobi, Jeromy Kirya (Swabir Mpasa), Orit Ibrahim (Martin Aprem), Isaac Wagoina (Lawrence Tezikya), Dickson Mataama (Innocent Rwothomio)

**BUL FC starting line up against Maroons**

Unused Substitutes:

Ibrahim Mugulusi, Thomas Ochungo, Sowedi Lwenda, John Okurut

NEXT FIXTURE

BUL FC will face Kitara in the semi-finals of the FUFA Super 8 tournament, on Sunday 11th August 2024 at MTN Omondi stadium, Lugogo at exactly 8pm.

OCHUNGO TRANSFER TO BUL CONFIRMED

Thomas Ochungo has today become an Eastern Giant with the left back signing a two-year contract.

***Ochungo posing with head coach Abbey Bogere***

The roving fullback joins us from Gaddafi FC, the team that brought him to the limelight.

Ochungo is one of the most promising fullbacks in the Uganda premier league with alot of potential.

He is a product of the FUFA juniors league having featured for Jinja Municipal Hippos in the first edition of the competition before his stellar performances earned him promotion to the senior side in 2017.

Ochungo first joined Gaddafi FC in 2020 when they were still in the Eastern regional league and guided them to the big league and then to the topflight, before he switched his allegiance to Busoga United in 2022.

He re-united with the Soldier boys in 2023, scoring two goals and recording one assist last season.

MATCH REPORT; KCCA 0-0 BUL FC

BUL FC’s opening game of the second round against KCCA ended 0-0 with both sides somehow failing to find the back of the net on Friday.

This meant BUL stretched their lead at the summit to 34 points from 16 rounds of play.

The Eastern Giants may however feel undone by three injuries that savaged the team as early as the 10th minute.

Martin Aprem was the first casualty as he was forced off ten minutes in, paving way for Amos Kirya to make his debut .

As if that was not enough, Douglas Muganga also got injured and unable to continue with play ten minutes to the break. Coach Abbey Kikomeko turned to his bench and picked Ibrahim Mugulusi to take charge of the midfield affairs at Lugogo.

Then the team would be hit more as Jerome Kirya also felt unwell and was withdrawn before the restart, with Ibrahim Kazindula taking up his place in the middle of the park.

Both sides occasionally threatened and enjoyed brief spells of dominance but neither could find an all important break through.

Against the run of play, KCCA got the first offensive moment with Muhammad Shaban heading wide nonetheless before Tom Ikara saved Emmanuel Loki’s effort midway the first half.

The second half also failed to ignite and became a bit scrappy. Lawrence Tezikya latched on a rebound in the box following a well swung in corner by Ibrahim Mugulusi however his shot was miles away from the goal posts.

In the closing moments, the hosts crafted an opportunity when Joao Gabriel made a darting run and passed into the area, Katenga was somehow late and the ball went out begging.

BUL will now return to FUFA technical for the match against Bright Stars on Wednesday next week.

Starting XI:

Tom Ikara (GK), Hillary Onek, Nicholas Mwere, Walter Ochora, Ronald Otti, Douglas Muganga (Ibrahim Mugulusi 35′), George Kasonko, Jerome Kirya (Ibrahim Kazindula 45′), Martin Aprem (Amos Kirya 10′), Lawrence Tezikya (Gerald Ogweti 80′), Alex Kitata.

Unused Substitutes:
Joel Mutakubwa, Benon Tahomera, Emmanuel Obua, Reagan Kalyowa, Joel Madondo.