Tag: Uganda Premier League

BUL football club were beaten 3-0 by Bright Stars at Kavumba recreation centre in the Uganda Premier League on Friday.

Ibrahim Kasinde scored in the first half for the home side before Joseph Janjali and Methodius Jjungu scored a goal each in the second half to seal the win for Bright Stars.

Teenage goalkeeper John Okurut made his senior debut, starting in goal for the Eastern Giants ahead of Emmanuel Kalyowa who was returning from injury.

The home side were off to a good start at Kavumba, dominating the chances. Ssemayange and Yasin Mugume came close in early minutes of the contest, while Emmanuel Loki had a chance three minutes after half an hour but neither could get the ball in the net.

They ultimately got into the lead on 38 minutes. Kasinde beat Okurut from the penalty mark with a low drive to the bottom right side of the net following a foul on Marvin Youngman in the box by Ibrahim Kazindula.

The Eastern Giants couldn’t provide a response in the second half as Simon Peter Mugerwa’s side doubled their advantage.

Janjali picked the ball with in 28 yards, he dropped a shoulder before dispatching a shot into the net from out side the box just four minutes after the restart.

Manager Alex Isabirye called on the fresh legs of Ibrahim Nsimbe and Richard Wandyaka, replacing Martin Aprem and Umar Mukobe in that order a minute to the hour.

Their combination with Simon Peter Oketch and Karim Ndugwa upfront put the host’s defense to test, with the Eastern Giants earning a free kick in the 61st minute but Kazindula’s effort sailed over the bar.

Four minutes later, Janjali forced a save from Okurut with a hard shot from distance, and in the 80th minute, substitute Jjungu tucked the ball beyond Walter Ochora and the goalkeeper to score the third goal for his side as Bright Stars stamped authority onto the game, condemning BUL FC to the fifth loss of the season.

Despite the defeat, the Eastern Giants remained fourth on the UPL table rankings with 33 points after 20 matches. Next in line will be a clash with Tooro United at Kyabazinga stadium next week on Friday.

Starting XI: John Okurut (G.K),Walter Ochora, Richard Ayiko, Douglas Muganga, George Kasonko, Ibrahim Kazindula, Simon Peter Oketch, Umar Mukobe (Richard Wandyaka 59′), Reagan Kalyowa (Ambrose Kirya 72′), Martin Aprem (Ibrahim Nsimbe 59′), Karim Ndugwa

Unused substitutes:

Emmanuel Kalyowa
Aggrey Madoi
Owen Mukisa
Pascal Ngobi

Friday March 11

Uganda Premier League

Kavumba Recreation Grounds

Kick off: 2PM

BUL football club will square off against Bright Stars on Friday afternoon looking to further strengthen their hold of the fourth position in the Uganda Premier League standings.

While the Eastern Giants head to Kavumba possessing a four-match unbeaten streak in all competitions, second from the bottom-placed Bright Stars have won once in their last six league outings.

The reverse fixture between the two in December ended in a goal less stalemate.

Holding the 5th best record on the road in UPL this season (13 points collected away from home), the Eastern Giants face the side which has one of the worst record in the league, Bright Stars have three league victories only this term and they have scored the fewest goals at home(4) in nine matches.

17 points and ten positions separate the two teams, BUL FC is currently fourth on the table with 33 points after their nine wins, six draws and four losses in 19 matches.

But the hosts can only be too good for the 15th place with 16 points to show from their paper weight three victories, seven draws and nine losses.

For the Eastern Giants, confidence will be sky high following a 5-1 thrashing of UPDF last time out but Bright Stars is one of the few teams that have often been stubborn to Alex Isabirye’s side.

This Friday’s clash will be the 18th league meeting between the two sides.

Team News

Goalkeeper Saidi Keni will miss this game after he sustained a knee injury against UPDF FC. The fixture has also come too soon for Ibrahim Mugulusi while Lawrence Kasadha as well has joined them in the treatment room because of malaria. Wingback Hillary Onek will be subjected to a late fitness test but the rest of the players are available for selection

What they said:

Assistant Coach – Richard Bakabulindi:

This one won’t be an easy game. BUL FC is in the top four and Bright Stars are in the last three positions on the table. Therefore, they are playing for survival but we also want to maintain our winning run.
This means they may bring a hard game to us but I believe we shall play our game to win.

Pascal Ngobi:

We are so much prepared for Bright Stars. The game ended 0-0 the last time we played against them but we identified the mistakes we did against them then and therefore, we are now good to go.

Last time out

Tuesday, March 1, 2022.

BUL FC 5-1 UPDF FC

Simon Peter Oketch scored twice as Karim Ndugwa, Ibrahim Kazindula and Richard Wandyaka were also on the score sheet for the Eastern Giants in a goal fest action at Kyabazinga stadium last time out. Walter Ochora scored in his own net to hand UPDF a goal.

In form Ndugwa found the net as early as the 8th minute before the forward turned provider 13 minutes later for Oketch’s first goal on the day.

UPDF pulled one back through Ochora’s own goal but Kazindula restored our two goal cushion from the penalty spot following a foul on Martin Aprem in the area.

Oketch popped up with another beauty to complete his double before Wandyaka hit in the last nail in the additional minutes after the regular 90 as BUL FC walked out 5-1 winners to stay 4th on the table with 33 points.

Head to Head

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17 league matches have been played since 2013 between the two teams, BUL has three wins to Bright Stars’ eight while six have been draws.

Previous Meeting

Friday December 17, 2021

BUL FC 0-0 Bright Stars

This Friday sees BUL FC and Bright Stars meet again, but coincidentally, the two teams last met on a Friday in December last year at Kyabazinga stadium in game that had a few chances.

Nothing could separate the two sides after the 90 minutes but the Eastern Giants were unfortunate not to pocket the three points after Richard Wandyaka’s spot kick was saved by Simon Tamale in Bright Stars goal on the 38th minute.

Marvin Youngman chose to shoot wide with the goal at his mercy before Joseph Janjali hit the crossbar in the first half.

Neither team could find a goal after the break and the points were shared in Jinja.

Last four meetings

January 10, 2020

Bright Stars 1-0 BUL FC

March 10, 2021

Bright Stars 0-2 BUL FC

May 15, 2021

BUL FC 0-1 Bright Stars

December 17, 2021

BUL FC 0-0 Bright Stars

Match Facts

This fixture has seen 17 league games since 2013 and 27 goals have been scored across the course of those games, with BUL FC netting 13 times.

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

The Eastern Giants count three victories over their hosts in eight years but two came at their backyard.

BUL haven’t lost in their last four games, winning three and drawing the other.

They have this term won three games, drawn four and lost twice from foreign territories.

Away from home, the Eastern Giants have scored 20 goals and conceded 15 in all competitions, meaning that Isabirye’s men have scored in all their ten trips this season.

Their last four games have seen a return of 12 goals from all competitions.

Meanwhile the Eastern Giants haven’t won away from home in the league since the turn of the year, with the last victory coming against Tooro United on December 10, 2021.

But they have lost only two times on their travels this season, a 4-3 loss to Wakiso Giants in early January and a 3-1 defeat to KCCA FC in October last year

Isabirye’s side count only two clean sheets on the road however, a 2-0 win over Onduparaka at the end of October last year in the league and the recent 3-0 win against Busoga United in Uganda Cup.

BUL FC’s last victory against Bright Stars was exactly one year ago on March 10, 2021. Deogracious Ojok and Robert Mukongotya scored as the Eastern Giants ran out 2-0 winners.

Bright Stars have won only three games from their 19 matches and two of their victories have been home wins.

They have lost once in their last four league matches but they have won on only two occasions in their last 13 games though.

They have scored in each of their last three matches but they have managed only one goal in their last three home fixtures.

Ten points collected from Kavumba Recreation Center this campaign has been a result of their two wins, four draws and three losses from their nine home clashes.

Four goals have been scored and seven conceded across those matches.

Bright Stars have defeated only two teams in the league at the time of writing – SC Villa (twice) and Tooro United, sides that they are competing with for relegation.

Match Officials

Referee Nabadda Shamila has been appointed to be in the center on Friday.

She will be assisted by Marex Nkumbi and Nassolo Elizabeth as the first and second assistant referees respectively.

Akoyi Anna will serve as the fourth official while Mawanda Haruna will be their assessor

The official BUL FC communication channels will provide comprehensive coverage of the game. Minute by minute updates will be available on all our social media platforms

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BUL football club beat Wakiso Giants 2-0 at Kyabazinga stadium on Tuesday.

Richard Wandyaka and Simon Peter Oketch goals ensured Alex Isabirye’s side bounced back to winning ways after going three games without victory.

The match was played in a live atmosphere amidst roars from fans as the two teams shown intent to win the game with end to end display.

Wakiso Giants were the first to get an opening in the game when Sharif Kimbowa saw his shot go wide after an exchange with Frank Ssebuufu in the opening minutes.

Ssebuufu then had a go in the six yard box just a few moments later but his effort did not trouble Saidi Keni in BUL FC’s goal.

At the other end, Ibrahim Mugulusi swiftly swung a cornor into the box but Umar Mukobe’s tame header was an easy catch for Samson Kirya.

BUL continued to press Wakiso Giants in their own half and in the 9th minute, Mugulusi was played into the box by Wandyaka before Grant Matsiko cleared for a corner.

Eventually, the Purple Sharks cracked and Wandyaka opened the scoring with a header on 18 minutes.

Frank Ssebuufu often made Richard Ayiko busy but his artistry didn’t yield any clear cut chance as the steely Walter Ochora and workaholic Douglas Muganga kept BUL’s rearguard tight

On the 36th minutes, the Eastern Giants had the chance to double the lead with Karim Ndugwa shooting slightly above the bar.

In a bid to limit the damage, Wakiso Giant’s Alex Gitta called for an early change. Rahmat Senfuka replaced Ibrahim Kasule four minutes to the end of the first half.

BUL picked from where they had stopped in the second half but couldn’t register another goal before the 90th minute though.

The Eastern Giants had a rare chance in the 55 minute, Wandyaka picked up Ndugwa in the box but the later missed by an inch.

Alex Isabirye thereafter made some tweaks to the team. He brought on Simon Peter Oketch in the place of Martin Aprem on the 78th minute, and Owen Mukisa for Mugulusi as Ibrahim Nsimbe took up the place for Ndugwa

Wakiso Giants got the opportunity to equalize in the 80th minute but Rahmat Senfuka saw his shot saved by Keni.

BUL FC finally got their second goal in the 90th minute with substitute Oketch scoring a wonder from the midfield to ensure the Eastern Giants carry the day.

The team has now reclaimed the 4th place on the table with 29 points after 17 matches. The next game is a trip to Arua Hill SC on Wednesday.

Starting XI Vs Wakiso Giants

Saidi Keni (G.K)

Douglas Muganga
Richard Ayiko
Walter Ochora
George Kasonko
Pascal Ngobi
Richard Wandyaka
Ibrahim Mugulusi (Owen Mukisa)
Umar Mukobe
Martin Aprem (Simon Peter Oketch 78′)
Karim Ndugwa (Ibrahim Ndugwa)

Unused Substitutes:

John Okurut (G.K)
Lawrence Kasadha
Reagan Kalyowa
Aggrey Madoi