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MATCH PREVIEW: BATTLE OF BULLS AS BUL FC HOST KYETUME

MATCH: BUL FC Vs Kyetume FC

LEAGUE: Uganda Premier League

DATE: Tuesday April 13, 2021

VENUE: Kyabazinga Stadium @4PM

BUL FC will be looking to return to winning ways in the league when they host Kyetume FC at Kyabazinga stadium on Tuesday afternoon.

The team came short in our last two Uganda Premier League outings but will be inspired by the impressive display against Blacks Power in Uganda Cup. BUL whitewashed the Big league outfit 5-1 on aggregate to book a place in the round of 16 of the knockout competition.

This will be our third encounter with the Slaughters. The Eastern Giants earned a 2-0 victory on our first meeting and emerged second best in our immediate last tie in December last year.

Eight points separate the two teams with BUL sitting in a respectable 10th position on the sixteen team log with 20 points from 16 games while the visitors are locked in 14th place with 12 points.

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Team News

BUL FC are blessed with almost a fully fit squad for the Kyetume match.

The well-rested Abdul Kimera could earn an immediate recall to the goal posts after sitting out of the Uganda cup round of 32 tie.

Martin Aprem and Kenneth Ssemakula have shaken off the knocks and the later may feature for his new team for the first time this season.

Fredrick Kigozi may also be recalled back to the starting team after being excused from the Uganda Cup second leg match against Blacks Power.

The rest of the players will also be in contention to feature besides long term absentee – Ambrose Kirya who upto now is still nursing a knee injury.

Coach’s thoughts about tomorrow’s match

“The wins against Blacks Power FC in Uganda Cup have given us a strong impetus and momentum towards the match with Kyetume. I know we have not yet got a good run in the league but, the players are now in a good mood after the motivation and I hope we shall win tomorrow’s game,” Head coach – Arthur Kyesimira said after the prematch training.

Kenneth Ssemakula’s remarks

“I am fit and ready to play. We hope to play very well and get maximum points tomorrow,” he said.

KEY STATS

BUL FC have won three, drawn one and lost three league games at home (W3 D1 L3)

We have won our last two home games in all competitions and scored six goals in the run

The team has failed to score in only three home games – against Express, URA and Wakiso Giants.

We are yet to keep a clean sheet at home

Kyetume have not yet won in 2021, spanning a 13 game winless streak.

The visitors last tasted victory on December 20, 2020, and that was a 1-0 win against us at Fufa Technical Center

Head to Head

November 1, 2019

BUL FC 2-0 Kyetume

December 20, 2020

Kyetume 1-0 BUL FC

OUR LAST 4 HOME GAMES

BUL FC 4-1 MYDA

BUL FC 0-1 Wakiso Giants

BUL FC 3-2 Kitara FC

BUL FC 3-1 Blacks Power (UG Cup)

KYETUME’S LAST THREE AWAY GAMES

March 5, 2021

URA FC 2-0 Kyetume

March 13, 2021

Express 0-0 Kyetume

April 10, 2021

Express 1-0 Kyetume (UG Cup)

OVERALL FORM IN LEAGUE

BUL FC. KYETUME

16. Games. 16

6. Won. 2

2. Draws. 6

8. Lost. 8

19. Goals. 13

24. Against. 25

MATCH REPORT: OJOK, MUKONGHOTYA SCORE TO SECURE SUPERB AWAY VICTORY.

Players celebrate after Ojok scoring an opener

BUL secure second away successive victory
Ojok and Mukongotya on target
The Eastern Giants host Kitara on Saturday

BUL FC cruised to a 2-0 win against Soltiro Bright Stars at Kavumba Recreation Grounds on Wednesday.

Deogracious Ojok’s fine strike from close range in the first-half saw BUL FC well in control at half-time.

The Eastern Giants continued in the same vain at the start of the second-half and their magnificent play presented another goal scoring opportunity on 49 minute. Fredrick Kigozi sought for the head of Ojok with a well laid in cross but the forward’s free header flew a few inches wide of the post.

They made sure of their victory nine minutes after the hour mark. Robert Mukongotya, who had been a threat to the hosts throughout the game, arrowed in a second goal for the team with his trade mark thunderbolt from a free kick near the centerline.

The goal kicked BUL into gear and they began to have more joy containing the Bright Stars threat and continue to pose problems for their opponents at the other end.

With this cushion, assistant coach Dan Mubiru brought on some fresh faces. Ibrahim Mugulusi replaced Charles Sempa, Martin Aprem came in for Mukongotya while Musa Esenu took up the place for Ojok in the 70th, 85th and 89th minutes respectively.

This was BUL FC’s first win in the last six visits to Bright Stars.

The result lifts the Eastern Giants to 9th position on the sixteen team log with 16 points from 13 games played in the Uganda Premier League ahead of Saturday’s clash with Kitara FC at Kyabazinga Stadium in Bugembe – Jinja City.

BUL will host Kitara FC next on Saturday March 13 at Kyabazinga Stadium Bugembe

Starting XI Vs Bright Stars

Abdul Kimera, Aggrey Madoi, Ramathan Dudu, Fredrick Kigozi, Walter Ochora, Godfrey Akol, Charles Sempa, Robert Mukongotya, Richard Wandyaka, Simon Peter Oketch, Deogracious Ojok

Substitutes

Sanon Mulabi, Jimmy Kulaaba, Fredson Gwoto, Musa Esenu, Martin Aprem, Ibrahim Mugulusi, Douglas Bithum

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