Date: Sunday, 10th November
Time: 3:00 PM
Venue: Mbale City Stadium
BUL FC, riding on a three-game winning streak, travels to Mbale City Stadium to face Mbale Heroes in the final fixture of Match Day 8.
Abbey Bogere’s men aim to extend their winning run and climb the standings.
BUL FC comes into this fixture fresh from winning against Bright Stars at home while Mbale Heroes lost to Police fc.
Current Standings:
BUL FC occupies 9th position with 11 points, while Mbale Heroes sits at the bottom of the 16-team log table.
Team News:
BUL FC will be without Isaac Wagoina (injured) and Nicholas Mwere (suspended due to accumulated cards).
Injured Isaac Wagoina
Coach Abbey Bogere’s Pre-Match Reactions:
“We’re facing a tough challenge against Mbale Heroes, a team fighting relegation. However, we’re prepared to secure maximum points. As a former coach of Mbale Heroes, I know the importance of these points in our trophy pursuit.”
Defender Thomas Ochungo’s Thoughts:
“The team is ready, morale is high, and we’re capitalizing on our momentum. We’ll fight for the three points. I urge our fans to come and support us; their backing is invaluable.”
Head-to-Head:
This encounter marks the first competitive meeting between the two sides.
Match Facts:
– BUL FC has never faced Mbale Heroes in a competitive game.
– Mbale Heroes has won only one game this season at home (1-0 against SC Villa).
– BUL FC has lost one away game (2-1 against SC Villa) and won two (0-1 against URA and 1-3 against Kitara).
– BUL FC has collected 7 points on the road, while Mbale Heroes has accumulated only 3 points from home games.
– BUL FC has scored 5 away goals, accounting for 71 % of their total season goals (7).
– Abbey Bogere was a former coach of Mbale Heroes, guiding them to FUFA Big League qualification in 2023.
Match Coverage:
Catch the game live on FUFA TV and follow timely updates on our social media channels:
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A post-match report will follow.
Get Ready for Kick-Off!
BUL FC seeks to continue its upward trajectory against Mbale Heroes. Don’t miss the action!
Date: Wednesday, 2nd October 2024
Time: 4:00 PM
Venue: Lugazi FC Stadium, Najjembe
Our fourth match this season sees BUL FC hosting Mbarara City on Wednesday (tomorrow) at the Lugazi FC Stadium, Najjembe, with kick-off fixed at 4pm.
The opening three games of the campaign have produced two draws and a defeat for BUL. Similarly, the visitors have also had the same run in as many games.
Current Standings:
BUL sits 13th on the table, Mbarara City occupies the 15th position – with two points each.
Team News:
Coach Abbey Kikomeko confirmed Ibrahim Orit will be the only player to miss the game. The rest of the squad is available for selection.
Kikomeko’s remarks:
“After losing our previous game, we desperately need to get the three points now against Mbarara City who denied us the trophy last season, but we’re focused on the present,” he said.
“We’ve worked on our scoring challenges and will score goals tomorrow, Inshallah.”
Striker Dickson Mataama’s remarks:
“The coaches identified our mistakes, corrected them and we’re now ready for tomorrow’s game. We’ve worked on our scoring and promise to deliver goals, starting tomorrow. We urge our fans to support us in numbers.”
Head-to-Head:
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In the 12 meetings between the two teams, BUL has won 3, drawn 6 and lost 3 against Mbarara City FC.
Last Four Meetings:
– 14/5/2024: Mbarara City 0-0 BUL FC (SUPL)
– 6/1/2024: BUL 1-1 Mbarara City (SUPL)
– 28/3/2022: Mbarara City 1-1 BUL FC (SUPL)
– 2/11/2021: BUL 1-0 Mbarara City (SUPL)
Match Facts:
– BUL FC is winless this season (3 games, 2 draws, 1 loss).
– BUL FC is unbeaten at home this season.
– BUL is unbeaten in the last four meetings against Mbarara City.
– BUL’s biggest win against Mbarara City was 3-0 on 9/11/2019.
– BUL last lost to Mbarara City in February 2020 away at Kakyeka stadium.
-19 goals are registered in all meetings between both side and BUL has a share of 11.
Mbarara city last won an away league game in june 2021 against Kyetume ( Kyetume 1-3 Mbarara city )
Match Coverage:
The game will be televised by Sanyuka TV, with timely updates on our social media platforms:
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A full match report and highlights will follow on BUL FC TV.
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.
Forward Isaac Wagoina in action
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.
BUL FC secured a valuable point against Maroons, as the two teams played out a thrilling 1-1 draw at St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende. Jeromy Kirya scored for BUL FC in the 45+1 minute, capitalizing on a Maroons defensive error set up by Isaac Wagoina. However, Maroons equalized in the 50th minute through Brian Omirembe.
Jeromy Kirya celebrating after scoring against Maroons
Maroons had early chances, but BUL FC’s goalkeeper Joel Mutakubwa made crucial saves in the 12th and 27th minutes to deny them the lead. Ibrahim Orit came close for BUL FC in the 43rd minute, but his effort went narrowly wide.
Striker Isaac Wagoina in action
In the second half, Maroons’ Muwanda received a red card in the 66th minute for a second bookable offense. BUL FC’s coach Abbey introduced young stars Innocent Rwothomio and Swabir Mpasa in the 82nd minute to boost the attacking line.
The return leg is scheduled for Wednesday at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo.
BUL FC starting line up against Maroons
BUL FC Starting Lineup:
Joel Mutakubwa (GK), Hillary Onek, Nicholas Mwere, Walter Ochora (C), Benon Tahomera (Swabir Mpasa), Pascal Ngobi, Jeromy Kirya (Mugulusi), Ibrahim Orit (Tezikya), Reagan Kalyowa (Aprem Martin), Isaac Wagoina, Dickson Mataama (Innocent Rwothomio)
Unused Substitutions:
John Okurut (GK), Sowedi Lwenda, Thomas Ochungo, Bakali Magumda, Fredrick Ngalo, Amos Kirya, and George Kasonko
Lawrence Tezikya celebrating after scoring against Vipers.
BUL FC will become the first club to host from Namboole stadium in four years as they will host its home fixture against Vipers at the newly redeveloped stadium on Wednesday.
The clash is among the test series of matches to be held at the facility before it is passed by CAF to host international matches.
Abbey Kikomeko’s men will be looking to return to winning ways and possibly return to the top of the table after going two games without victory.
Alex Kitata in action
The Eastern Giants lost 1-0 to NEC in their last Uganda premier league outing before the sides drew 1-1 in the semifinals of the Uganda Cup.
Wednesday’s clash is a battle between the 3rd and the 2nd, and the winner will automatically march to the summit of the log as both sides have 46 points, only two behind current leaders Kitara.
Matches between the two sides have quite often produced fireworks, and more of the same is expected on Wednesday. BUL FC was fabulous in the reverse fixture, winning 3-2 at St. Mary’s stadium with the Venom’s long standing home record coming to a halt in the process.
BUL FC players celebrating
This will be the 28th league meeting between the two teams.
Team News
Douglas Muganga is still out nursing an injury.
“We are playing one of our last four games this season. We defeated Vipers 3-2 in the first leg but they may come with full force tomorrow,” Coach James Magala said.
“We have also prepared very well. We have already felt the pitch and the players are in good conditions. We have prepared the boys very well and they are ready in every aspect.”
“We have crafted the right plan for this match and we are waiting for the game to kick off.”
“We are ready as players. The coaches have done their part; we have trained at Namboole pitch for two days now.”
“The game is expected to be tough as we all need the three points to enhance our chances of winning the trophy.”
“Even if we are at a neutral ground, we can beat them.” says forward Alex Kitata
Head-to-head
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The teams have faced off on 27 occasions in all competitions since 2011, producing five wins for BUL, fifteen for Vipers and seven draws.
Last four encounters
December 17, 2023
Vipers SC 2-1 BUL FC
May 23, 2023
BUL FC 1-1 Vipers SC
August 12, 2023
BUL FC 1-0 Vipers SC (Super 8 quarter finals)
December 22, 2023
Vipers SC 2-3 BUL FC
Match Facts
BUL FC has picked eight wins, two draws and losses apiece in 12 home fixtures to collect 26 points from a possible 36.
As a result, the Eastern Giants have scored 17 goals and conceded six only across the games.
It is three wins, two draws and one loss for BUL in their last six outings.
And the team is also unbeaten in their last four home games – winning three and drawing one in all competitions.
The Eastern Giants have now won three games and drawn one of their last five meetings with the venoms across all competitions.
This fixture has produced a total of 65 goals and BUL have 23 to their name since 2011.
Only six stalemates have come in the games involving the sides, and four were goalless.
Vipers have won five games, drawn three and lost one in ten (10) away games to pick 18 points from a possible 30.
The Venoms have also won only one game in their last four outings in all competitions.
Match Coverage
This mouthwatering clash is live on television and all our social media channels will relay minute to minute text commentary concurrently.
BUL FC welcome KCCA FC to the FUFA technical centre on Saturday afternoon in the Stanbic Uganda Cup quarter finals, with both sides entering the game following convincing wins almost a week ago.
The Eastern Giants who had not won in four outings beat Wakiso Giants 3-0 to get back to winning ways last Saturday.
The victory gave Abbey Kikomeko’s men a life line in the title chase and this cup competition provides a double front on which to fight for a silverware this season.
BUL made it to this stage with three super wins against Simba FC (3-0), Kyambura Rastas (1-0) and Express (4-1 on penalties).
KCCA FC reached the quarter finals thanks to wins over Admin/Bugisu United (2-0), Jinja North United (2-0) and URA FC (1-0) and is yet to concede a goal in the competition.
Both sides exited the cup at this level last season but this time one will have a chance to play in the semi finals.
BUL have already enjoyed success over KCCA this season, beating them 1-0 at FUFA technical centre in September last year before they mustered a goalless draw in February at Lugogo.
But the visitors have recorded five wins in a row from their last five matches, keeping three clean sheets.
Team News
The coach confirmed the club has a clean bill of health and has no single suspension to contend with.
His remarks;
“We played KCCA twice in the league, we won them 1-0 here and then played out a 0-0 draw at Lugogo. But we are now playing them in the Uganda Cup which is a totally different competition,” Abbey Kikomeko said.
“All I know is they’re going to come full force, wanting to qualify for the next level.”
“But we also want to qualify for the semi finals. We lost at the quarter finals last season. This time we want to perform better and if possible, we March up to the finals or even win the trophy.”
“Our target for this edition is nothing short of the trophy. Whatever competition we play in and it has a trophy, it ultimately becomes our target.”
Captain George Kasonko said;
“There are no second chances at this level of the competition. We should handle each game at a time and this moment we are focusing on the game with KCCA.”
“If we are to meet some of the goals for the club this season , we should win it.”
“So we are not just going to play KCCA, but we are looking at beating them.”
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.
Defender Nicholas Mwere in a action.
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.
Striker Alex Kitata
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
BUL FC starting line up against URA
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:
Our social media channels will relay minute to minute text commentary during play time. A match report and highlights will follow shortly.
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.
Winger Martin Aprem in action
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:
The best way to enjoy every bit of this game is to come to FUFA technical center. Meanwhile you can also follow the action through our social media channels below with full text coverage during the game followed by a match report and highlights.
BUL FC has qualified for the FUFA Super Eight final. After a one all stalemate in regular time, The Eastern Giants won 6-5 on penalties on a Monday evening at FUFA Technical Centre.
Joel Mutakubwa marked his debut with a classy and outstanding performance; he was big in between the uprights for BUL as he scored one and saved two SC Villa’s efforts to win it all for the Eastern Giants.
The game closed out the ninety minutes of regulation play with both sides tied 1-1.
The even match-up almost continued into the spot kicks, during which Douglas Muganga missed his shot as SC Villa’s Ronald Ssekiganda and Kenneth Ssemakula saw theirs comfortably saved by Mutakubwa.
Samuel Ssekamatte was the first to plant his into the net for BUL, Benon Tahomera and Ronald Otti also converted with great composure afore to Muganga clipping his out.
Mutakubwa restored hope when he guided the ball beyond his fellow goalkeeper before Lawrence Tezikya and Ibrahim Mugulusi ensured BUL wins.
SC Villa got their goals through Umar Lutalo, Edward Masembe, Hamza Mulambuzi, Patrick Kakande and Hakim Mutebi.
The final score was 6-5
Monday’s match was BUL’s first semi final in this competition, with all the previous attempts ending prematurely.
Our goalkeeper made some big saves, including stopping Patrick Kakande’s stinging hard shot late in the second half. He had already denied Ivan Bogere and Lutalo in the opening stages of the game.
But he was beaten by former Eastern Giant Peter Onzima. The wide man picked a pass from Ivan Bogere to curl beyond his reach.
But the Jogoo’s celebrations were cut short when Ssekamatte sent Meddie Kibirige the wrong way from the penalty mark three minutes to the break after Simon Mukisa fell Reagan Kalyowa in the box.
By midway the second half, the clash became more of an end to end affair as they all looked to throw the final winning jab. Chances were created but they all struggled to finish.
Nicholas Mwere blazed a free kick over the bar, Ssekamatte then skewed another from inside the box as the game wore on.
The final will be played on 3rd September 2023 at a venue that will be communicated in the due course.
Starting XI:
Joel Mutakubwa (GK), Douglas Muganga, Ronald Otti, Walter Ochora, Nicholas Mwere, Ibrahim Kazindula (Ibrahim Mugulusi 56′), George Kasonko, Jerome Kirya (Lawrence Tezikya 72′), Martin Aprem (Joel Madondo 56′), Samuel Sekamatte, Reagan Kalyowa (Benon Tahomera 90+5′)
Unused substitutes:
Saidi Keni (GK), Alex Kitata, Vincent Zziwa, Emmanuel Obua, Shafiq Kwikiriza.
BUL FC teenagers – Richard Okello, Innocent Rwothomio, Julius Baraza and Swabiru Mpasa have signed their first senior contracts with the club.
Striker Innocent Rwothomio during a Juniors league action for BUL FC JT
After showing outstanding performances at the juniors’ side, the quartet were drafted into the first team where they equally impressed last season, and each has now penned a three year contract with the Eastern Giants.
Okello scored thirteen goals in eighteen matches as the junior team qualified for the national juniors’ league championship. Rwothomio bagged twelve in thirteen games. Both featured in six and five first team games respectively.
Mpasa, who plays as midfielder, played one match with the senior team. He scored five goals in seventeen outings for the age group side, while defender Baraza made three appearances at the first team, and seventeen with the under 17 category
Head-to-head
The victory gave Abbey Kikomeko’s men a life line in the title chase and this cup competition provides a double front on which to fight for a silverware this season.
BUL have already enjoyed success over KCCA this season, beating them 1-0 at FUFA technical centre in September last year before they mustered a goalless draw in February at Lugogo.
