Uganda Premier League - BUL FC

MATCH PREVIEW: WAKISO GIANTS VS BUL FC

Tuesday January 04, 2022

Uganda Premier League

Wakiso Giants Vs BUL FC

Kabaka Kyabagu stadium

Kick off : 3PM

BUL football club will be looking to stay in touch with the leading pack when they continue their 2021-22 campaign away to Wakiso Giants on Tuesday afternoon before another trip to Vipers SC three days later.

The Eastern Giants saw off Arua Hill SC 4-0 last Tuesday, whereas Wakiso Giants’ encounter with URA ended in a one all draw. Four points and two positions separate the two teams

The home side are currently 6th in the table, having picked up 21 points from their opening 13 matches of the season.

BUL, meanwhile, are enjoying a four game unbeaten run. Alex Isabirye’s men have also won seven, drawn four and lost two from their 13 matches to sit third with 25 points. However, they are three and four points behind KCCA and Vipers respectively who have each played a game less.

Wakiso Giants have been victorious in our last two ties, including a 2-1 win when the two teams last locked horns back in may, while they also triumphed 1-0 at Kyabazinga stadium last term. This will be the 5th meeting between the two sides .

what they said;

Coach Kasule Richard :

As we going for 14th game of the season visitng Wakiso Giants knowing that last season we lost home and away to them but this time around its a new season and we are well prepared. Wakiso has a good coaching staff but we are prepared to put up a good show and come back with the 3 points.

Ibrahim Nsimbe celebrating with teammates.

Martin Aprem

We are coming into this game expecting 3 points because we have prepared well and i call upon all our fans to come support us and we promise to win the game and give you a smile.

Last time out

December 28, 2021

BUL FC 4-0 Arua Hill SC

Musa Esenu scored a brace as BUL FC humbled Arua Hill SC 4-0 at Kyabazinga stadium in the last days of December last year.

The Eastern Giants took the lead when Esenu calmly controlled the ball in the box and slotted it into the net on 18 minutes. He then completed his brace barely a minute after the break with a sublime finish before Ibrahim Nsimbe made it 3-0 ten minutes later.

Ibrahim Kazindula put the icing on the cake with a spectecular free kick ten minutes from full-time to seal our 7th win of the season.

Heat to Head

This fixture has produced four league meetings, resulting into one win for BUL FC, two wins for Wakiso Giants and one draw.

Previous Meeting

May 18, 2021

Wakiso Giants 2-1 BUL FC

Goalkeeper Abdul Kimera scored at the wrong end when he guided a Frank Ssebuffu low cross into his own net as Wakiso Giants FC completed a double over BUL FC with a 2-1 win at Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium in Wakiso.

Joseph Semujju blazed a one-on-one chance above the crossbar before Vianne Ssekajugo curled at the far post to extend his side’s lead. Ssemujju however made amends in the 77th minute as he slotted past Samson Kirya after receiving a pass from Jimmy Kulaba but it was not enough to complete a comeback.

Last four encounters

September 14, 2019

Wakiso Giants 0-1 BUL FC

January 29, 2020

BUL FC 0-0 Wakiso Giants

March 06, 2021

BUL FC 0-1 Wakiso Giants

May 18, 2021

Wakiso Giants 2-1 BUL FC

Match Facts

BUL FC have the third best away record this season after winning three games, drawing two and losing once..

And they have scored 11 goals and conceded only eight times across those matches

Their 11 points tally on the road can only be bettered by the top two teams, KCCA (12) and Vipers SC (16).

Isabirye’s men have also made five clean sheets this season, with one shout out coming away from home – (a 2-0 win over Onduparaka FC in late October).

Wakiso Giants have not won in their last three games, drawing twice and losing the other.

They have lost two home games this term – 2-1 to Arua Hill SC in December and 3-0 to KCCA in October last year but won four consecutive home outings between the two losses.

Those six games have seen 10 goals scored and seven conceded, and three clean sheets for the home side.

They have gathered 12 points from a possible 18.

Match Coverage

The game will not be live on television but our fans can follow our text updates of the game through our social media platforms. The match report will be available on our website and the match highlights will be uploaded on our YouTube channel later.

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MATCH REPORT: EASTERN GIANTS HUMBLE ARUA HILL SC

BUL Football Club returned to winning ways in style, putting Arua Hill SC to the sword with a 4-0 win at Kyabazinga stadium on Tuesday.

Musa Esenu’s first half header put Alex Isabirye’s men in the driving seat before he completed his brace a few seconds into the second half for the Eastern Giants to lead 2-0. Ibrahim Nsimbe noded home a third before Ibrahim Kazindula wrapped the game up with a stunning free kick ten minutes from the final whistle.

The result means BUL FC remains in third place on the Uganda premier league log with 25 points, four behind league leaders SC Vipers after 13 matches.

BUL FC were the first to show intent and were rampant before the cheerful faithfuls.

At first, Esenu’s goal in the second minute was cancelled for offside before Ibrahim Magandazi blocked a scorching goal bound hard shot from Kazindula.

Arua Hill’s Richard Matovu was then shown a yellow card in the 9th minute for blocking midfield schemer Ibrahim Mugulusi near the center arc before Gadafi Gadinho skied a free kick from 30 yards after Kazindula pulled Samuel Sekamatte.

Esenu showed him how to score at the other end when he struck the opener on 19 minutes. The forward was at the receiving end of a brushed header from Ibrahim Nsimbe, he then flicked the ball to the level of his height, spun around a defender before he pulled a half volley into the roof top.

The visitors were looking neat enough on the ball, stringing together nice passes and they came close on 20 minutes.

Matovu sneaked through on the left but Saidi Keni rushed out from his goal to deflect his efforts for a corner.

Their style of play could not curtail BUL from finding the front foot whenever they regained possession and there were screams from Isabirye’s men 13 minutes from the break when Mugulusi appeared to be brought down in the box, but the referee was unmoved.

After a show of pace and skill, Mugulusi picked Hillary Onek wide on the right, the roving wingback played the ball across the goal and Esenu stretched a leg to drive home a second immediately after the restart.

His striking partner – Nsimbe would make it 3-0 on 55 minutes with a header at the near post after he was found by Walter Ochora inside the box following a corner swung in by Kazindula from the right.

This was an opportunity for Reagan Kalyowa to dazzle in front of BUL FC fans and he was obviously relishing the attention and adulation being doled out to him, taking on opponents at will before he tried out a shot a few moments after Nsimbe’s strike but his efforts by the right foot was weak to trouble Rogers Omedwa in the away goal.

But there was still chance for celebration as the youngster menaced Geriga Atendele again and the referee awarded a free kick near the edge of the box on the 80th minute, chancing Kazindula to score as the midfielder whipped an unstoppable strike beyond a hapless Omedwa to score his second goal this season.

Enough is enough maybe the goalkeeper said as he used every inch of his imposing frame to block Dickson Niwamanya’s shot in the additional minutes.

So BUL FC will enter the new year with a record of seven wins, four draws and two defeats from 13 games.

BUL FC Starting XI

Saidi Keni
Douglas Muganga
Richard Ayiko
Walter Ochora
Hillary Onek
Ibrahim Kazindula
Pascal Ngobi
Ibrahim Mugulusi (Simon Peter Oketch 85′)
Reagan Kalyowa (Martin Aprem 85′)
Ibrahim Nsimbe (Dickson Niwamanya 73′)
Musa Esenu

BUL FC players posing for a line up photo before the game

Unused substitutes:

Emmanuel Kalyowa

Umar Mukobe

Richard Wandyaka

Fredson Gwoto

Booked

Ayiko 39′.

EASTERN GIANTS HOST ARUA HILL SC

Tuesday December 28

Uganda Premier League

Kyabazinga Stadium

Kick off : 3PM

*BUL FC players posing for a line up photo*

BUL Football Club, who have lost just one home game this season, welcome Arua Hill SC to Kyabazinga stadium for what promises to be an incredibly entertaining tuesday afternoon clash.

This is a clash between the third and the fourth with the duo separated by a single point.

Alex Isabirye’s side are enjoying a four -game unbeaten run in the league, drawing their last two games though.

The Eastern Giants have won 6 games, drawn four and lost two of their 12 outings this campaign to sit third on the table after collecting 22 points.

Breathing in their neck is the in-form Kongolos who are looking to stretch their unbeaten run to seven. Livingston Mbabazi’s leopards have won four of their last six games, with their last loss coming home to KCCA FC in late November.

Overall, they have won six games, drawn and lost three apiece to gather 21 points.

The Kongolos have the fourth best away record in the league having only been beaten twice on the road.

This will be the first meeting between the two sides.

Team News

This game has come to soon for Ambrose Kirya and Hamis Tibita who are still in the treatment room because of injuries. Isabirye therefore does not have any fresh injuries in his team and almost has a full squad to select from.

What they said

Team manager Alex Isabirye:

*Coaches giving instructions to players*

“The players are ready and I believe we have the potential to win this game. We count 22 points and they have 21, and each team wants the three points. Fortunately we are at home and I think we shall win. I therefore urge the fans to come and support us because were are incomplete without them.”

Ibrahim Nsimbe:

“We expect to win tomorrow’s game because every player is in good conditions and we have got enough preparations. And for that reason, our fans should come and support us in big numbers.”

Match Facts

BUL FC have picked 11 points from a possible 18 after winning three, drawing two and losing once in six home matches.

They have won and drawn two apiece in their last four games, scoring nine goals and conceding two across them. Altogether, the Eastern Giants have made a return of 20 goals and conceded 11 in 12 matches.

Isabirye’s men are unbeaten in four home games since losing to Express in October.

Meanwhile, Arua Hill SC have collected 10 points after winning three games, drawing once and losing two times away from home.

Mbabazi’s team last lost on their travels in November (to Gaddafi FC) and they have gone three trips unbeaten since.

They have also scored six goals and conceded four on the road this term

Match Officials

Muzamiru has been appointed as the center referee for this match. Katenya Ronald and Nakitto Marex are his first and second assistant respectively. Nantataya Godwin will be the fourth official and Semambo Aisha the referee assessor.

Match Coverage

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MATCH REPORT: UPDF FC 1-1 BUL FC

BUL football club were forced to settle for a point against UPDF FC in the Uganda premier league on Wednesday after conceding late in the second half.

Musa Esenu gave the Eastern Giants the lead on twelve minutes before Ivan Ahimbisibwe grabbed a point for the hosts with eleven minutes left to play.

BUL were 1-0 up at the time and were good value for the win, having controlled much of the match, but the coaches and their players were left equally frustrated after being held to a 1-1 draw.

“We started well and the game was good until the 79th minute when we conceded the equaliser. We lacked some concentration and we conceded, however, we are still on course and we are planning to build on that point. It’s bad that we conceded but that is football. We wish to comeback and we are planning to comeback stronger in our next game,” head coach Richard Bakabulindi said in post match interview.

After a disappointing goalless stalemate with Bright Stars last Friday, there was no time to whine over past results and BUL FC’s starting line-up showed four changes for the trip to Bombo military grounds.

Pascal Ngobi joined captain George Kasonko in the four men midfield, as Fredson Gwoto returned to occupy the left wingback position.

There were also recalls for Ibrahim Mugulusi and Joseph Semujju who slotted into attacking midfield and the attack respectively, with the trio of Simon Peter Oketch, Richard Wandyaka and Dickson Nuwamanya switching to the bench. Ibrahim Kazindula missed because of suspension after accumulating cards.

BUL’s attacking unit started brightly, creating a couple of chances in the opening 12 minutes. The first saw Semujju head wide before Esenu scored twelve minutes into the game following magnificent play from Mugulusi.

*BUL FC players celebrating after scoring*

Two changes were made in a double substitution in the second period with Mugulusi and Hillary Onek giving room to Oketch and Umar Mukobe respectively six minutes off the hour.

Thirteen minutes later, UPDF equalized through Ahimbisibwe for the two teams to match away with a point each.

BUL FC now tally 22 points from their 12 outings, and remained in the third place after the stalemate. The next match will see them play home to Arua Hill SC on December 28.

BUL FC Starting XI

Saidi Keni
Douglas Muganga
Richard Ayiko
Walter Ochora
Hillary Onek
George Kasonko
Pascal Ngobi
Ibrahim Mugulusi
Fredson Gwoto
Joseph Semujju
Musa Esenu

Substitutes:

Emmanuel Kalyowa
Umar Mukobe
Simon Peter Oketch
Reagan Kalyowa
Owen Mukisa
Richard Wandyaka
Dickson Niwamanya

GOALLESS DRAW IS NOT BAD – ISABIRYE.

**Team manager Alex Isabirye speaking to press**

BUL Football Club is in third place on the Uganda Premier League table at the time of writing following their barren stalemate with Bright Stars on Friday.

This was their third draw this campaign after winning six times and losing twice, meaning they have 21 points to their name after eleven rounds.

Richard Wandyaka missed the chance to win the game for the Eastern Giants in the first half when he failed to score past Simon Tamale from the penalty spot, and thereafter, chances were had to create because their visitors set their defensive unit deep.

Speaking after the game, team manager Alex Isabirye said he was happy with the result and the spirited character exhibited by his players in the clash with Bright Stars.

I think we tried because a goalless draw is not bad. We are trying to learn to compete this season and I can now see the character of a competitor in my players, I am happy because of that.

The Eastern Giants have put forward 19 goals this term and striker Ibrahim Nsimbe has a contribution in seven of them, scoring five goals and assisting two, with four of his strikes coming in his last two appearances. However, he missed Friday’s meeting with Bright Stars because of illness and Isabirye believes he was the missing piece in his team.

We missed Nsimbe who has been scoring for us of recent. We missed his presence on the team but I hope we shall win our next game.

***Striker Ibrahim Nsimbe*** ***after scoring a goal***

Friday’s draw was the sixth between the two sides in 17 encounters since 2013. Meanwhile, Isabirye’s men will next be in action away to UPDF FC on December 22.

MANAGEMENT TO MEET FANS

Club chairman – Mr. Ronald Barente and the Chief Executive Officer – Mr. Joseph Mutaka will have a chat with BUL FC fans on Sunday December 19 (tomorrow) at Kyabazinga stadium starting 10am prompt.

This meeting is intended to bridge any existing gaps between the club and its supporters, alongside serving as a pulpit to exchange views with the club fanatics on how the fan base and its welfare can be improved in the best interest of both parties.

Therefore, every fan of the Eastern Giants is implored to attend for a better fan experience in the future.

One Team! One Dream! One BUL FC

MATCH PREVIEW: BUL FC VISIT TOORO UNITED IN BUHINGA

BUL Football Club’s 3pm kick off with hosts Tooro will take place at Buhinga stadium. After a disappointing few results against Gaddafi and KCCA, the Eastern Giants returned to winning ways on Tuesday, subduing Busoga United at Kyabazinga stadium to secure all the three points.

The result seem to have set Isabirye’s men in motion again and they will be looking to extend their winning run since they are with in touching distance with early pace setters KCCA FC. In contrast, Tooro shows no sign of ending their own poor run of form soon as they were beaten 3-2 on their last outing by Arua Hill SC in Arua, their seventh defeat on the trot.

Eleven positions and 13 points separate the two teams as BUL sit in a promising third position on 17 points from their nine matches while Tooro United comfortably lay in the 15th place. This will be their 14th face off in the league since 2013.

Team News

Alex Isabirye will be without the Kiryas, Ambrose and Jerome because of injuries. Hamis Tibita will also sit out of this game as will captain George Kasonko who is away with Uganda Cranes in Tanzania . The rest of the players are available for selection.

What they said

Team Manager Alex Isabirye:

“I believe we shall get the three points and fans will enjoy the game though I expect it to be tough for us because we are away.” Tooro United has been losing games but I know how coaches react especially after losing several games. They always try their level best to overcome such a poor run.” But I believe the players I have are ready to get the three points.”
“We travelled with only 19 players and they are all fine and ready to play.” Captain – Kasonko George who travelled with the national team to Tanzania misses out but we have a replacement for him.” I have a good squad, and as I have always said that I want us to compete, these players I have here are ready to do the job.”

Midfielder Richard Wandyaka:

“We expect a good game and victory because everyone is fit, fired up and in good shape. We promise our fans that we are going to win like we did in our last game.”

Last time out

Tuesday December 7

BUL FC 5-0 Busoga United

After two disappointing games, the Eastern Giants returned to their winning touch with a resounding 5-0 victory over Busoga United. A hat trick from Ibrahim Nsimbe and two more great goals from Musa Esenu and Richard Wandyaka completed the rout at Kyabazinga stadium.

Nsimbe scored his first goal on the 24th minute and doubled our lead five minutes later before Esenu scored our third on the stroke of halftime. The forward then completed his hattrick ten minutes into the second half with a simple tap in. Wandyaka could not miss the scoring party, the forward popped up on the hour mark with a nice goal to make it 5-0.

However, the last thirty minutes of the game faced a goal drought despite both sides creating scoring opportunities but that didn’t bar BUL FC from cruising to a memorable victory in that Jinja derby.

Head to Head

P13 W5 D1 L7

Since 2013, this fixture has produced 13 meetings between the two sides, resulting into five wins for BUL, seven victories for Tooro United and one draw.

Previous Meeting

October 11, 2019

Tooro United 1-2 BUL FC

BUL Football Club came from behind to beat Tooro United in October 2019.

Yafesi Mubiru gave Tooro a halftime lead but second half strikes from Musa Esenu and Robert Mukongotya ensured victory for the Eastern Giants at St Paul Seminary play ground.

The home side grabbed the lead courtesy of a goal from Mubiru that came seven minutes from the break, however, Esenu restored parity for the Eastern Giants a few moments after the hour mark. Mukongotya then scored what proved to be the match-winner with seven minutes left on the clock.Tooro United got a chance to draw the game level six minutes later but Mubiru put his kick from the spot to waste to grant BUL all the three points.

Last four encounters

October 11, 2019

Tooro United 1-2 BUL FC

March 26, 2019

Tooro United 1-0 BUL FC

October 02, 2018

BUL FC 0-1 Tooro United

March 30, 2018

Tooro United 3-1 BUL FC

Match facts

BUL FC has won five games, and drawn and lost two a piece in nine matches.
Isabirye’s men have scored in all but one game, a 1-0 defeat to Express in October.
They have put forward 16 goals and conceded only nine, and kept three clean sheets this term.
The Eastern Giants have lost twice in nine matches with one loss coming on the road
This fixture has produced 33 goals from the 13 meetings, with BUL scoring 14 of that bulk.
And has failed to produce a winner once, a 0-0 stalemate in 2015
Tooro United have lost their last seven games consecutively.
They have also conceded a huge 23 goals – the highest in the league.

How to follow the game

As always, the official BUL FC communication channels will provide comprehensive coverage of our clash with Tooro.

Minute-by-minute updates will be available on all our social media platforms

MATCH REPORT: BUL FC 0-0 BRIGHT STARS

BUL Football Club and Bright Stars played out a 0-0 draw at Kyabazinga Stadium on Friday afternoon. BUL FC had the most opportunities to score especially in the first half, with the Eastern Giants coming closest in the 39^th minute but Richard Wandyaka saw his penalty kick saved by goalkeeper Simon Tamale.

The Eastern Giants made a strong start to the game and in the second minute, Dickson Niwamanya pocked the ball through to Richard Ayiko and the defender whipped a cross into the box but Tamale was so quick to pick the ball before Musa Esenu could pose a threat.

Two minutes later, Ibrahim Kazindula played in Walter Ochora who launched a long pass down the right flank for Simon Peter Oketch to chase, however, the winger’s cross went far and wide.

Niwamanya was the next to try his luck for the Eastern Giants, escaping the attention of Bright Stars’ backline, he controlled the ball with his chest on the edge of the box but he was flagged offside by the assistant referee.

In the 11^th minute, the visitors also found their way to the box, however, Joseph Janjali was caught offside as well.

After winning the free kick 30 yards from goal, Kazindula composed himself to take it in the 13^th minute, but unfortunately, his efforts sailed over the bar.

Andrew Kaggwa caught Ochora on the ball with just 24 minutes gone and he quickly set off for the box, but steady and alert, the BUL rearguards cleared far.

Two minutes later, Nelson Senkatuka exchanged with Janjali and the later picked out Kaggwa and then Kaggwa fired a shot but Keni palmed it away. The most clear chance arrived in the 39^th minute for BUL FC after Kazindula won a penalty. Richard Wandyaka was trusted to convert from the spot, however, `Tamale dived to the right side to spill his efforts, and BUL quickly won the ball back after the miss but Wandyaka tapped it twice and the visitors kicked it out for a corner.

On the stroke of halftime, Ochora floated a ball into the box again with Esenu the target man but he could not jump high enough to get on the end of it.

The second half started in a similar fashion as Hillary Onek lofted the ball to Wandyaka with the midfielder well positioned in the box, he controlled the ball with his left foot before shooting wide.

One minute to hour mark, Senkatuka rattled the bar with Keni already on the ground but our number one sprung up quickly to stop a rebound from the forward

Alex Isabirye decided changes were needed to force the issue as time ticked on. The coach introduced Ibrahim Mugulusi and Joseph Semujju in places of Niwamanya and Wandyaka respectively, and six minutes after the hour, Esenu also made way for Reagan Kalyowa.

The Eastern Giants had a late surge forward as an Ochora throw in was brushed by Derrick Ngoobi into the path of Oketch but he couldn’t get his shot on target.

Bright Stars carved a chance of their own late on with Ibrahim Kasindi shooting from distance but the ball agonizingly missed by inches.

Three minutes were added after the regular 90, however, the score remained goalless and a point for the Eastern Giants. This draw was enough to temporarily send us above Vipers SC and into second place with 21 points after 11 games. Our next league engagement will be away to UPDF on December 22,

BUL FC Starting XI:

*Players pose for a team photo before the game*

Saidi Keni (G.K), Douglas Muganga, Richard Ayiko, Walter Ochora, Hillary Onek, George Kasonko, Ibrahim Kazindula, Richard Wandyaka, Musa Esenu, Dickson Niwamanya, Simon Peter Oketch.

Substitutes:

Emmanuel Kalyowa, Umar Mukobe, Fredson Gwoto, Reagan Kalyowa, Pascal Ngobi, Ibrahim Mugulusi, Joseph Semujju

MATCH PREVIEW: BUL FC VS BRIGHT STARS

BUL Football Club will be out to make it three wins in a row when they welcome Bright Stars to Kyabazinga stadium on Friday afternoon.

The Eastern Giants swiftly returned to their winning touch with two comfortable victories over Busoga and Tooro United since losing away to KCCA FC at the start of December, while their visitors settled for 0-0 draw with Arua Hill SC last time out.

BUL currently sit in third place, level on 20 points with second placed Vipers SC but six points behind log leaders KCCA. At Kyabazinga stadium, the Eastern Giants have taken 10 out of a possible 15 points available.

Bright Stars stretched their winless run to three last Friday and it is just one victory in nine outings for the Wakiso outfit who sit in 14th going into this match. Away from Kavumba recreational ground, Bright Stars have collected only one point in this campaign. This will be the 17th meeting between the two sides.

Team News

Besides the long term absentees – Ambrose Kirya and Hamis Tibita, Alex Isabirye doesn’t have any new serious injury to contend with.

What they said

Team Manager Alex Isabirye:

“The game will not be easy. We lost to Bright Stars 1-0 last season so I am expecting another battle tomorrow.

Fortunately, the captain is back and all the players are ready for the game.

I always tell you that we are trying to compete this season not just participating. Therefore, I am expecting the team to win because we really need those three points.“

Captain George Kasonko:

“We are well prepared and we expect to win the game tomorrow. The game is at home but being at home doesn’t mean that we have already got the three points. It will require us to work hard and as a unit for us to win the game.“

Last time out

Friday December 10

The Eastern Giants raced to a 3-1 victory over Tooro United at Buhinga stadium. After falling behind early in the game, Ibrahim Kazindula, Walter Ochora and Ibrahim Nsimbe quickly responded with first half goals to tame the hosts.

The home team began the contest on a high, scoring in the 8th minute through a Marvin Ashaba penalty following a foul on Ronald Mubiru by Richard Ayiko in the box.

However, their celebrations were short lived as the Eastern Giants equalised eight minutes later through Kazindula.

Ochora added another goal for BUL FC on the 28th minute before Nsimbe made it 3-1 on the stroke of halftime. But goals were hard to come by in the second half despite the several efforts from both teams to find the net.

Head to Head

P16 W3 D5 L8

There have been 16 matches between the two teams, BUL has won three games to Bright Stars’ eight while five games have been draws.

Previous Meeting

May 15, 2021

BUL FC 0-1 Bright Stars

The sides’ most recent encounter came in may 2021, a match in which Bright Stars proved again to be a thorn in BUL FC’s foot. Defender Derrick Ngobi scored in the second minute to earn his side a 1-0 win at Kyabazinga stadium– a game in which they had Andrew Kaggwa sent off for a foul on Thomas Kabaale.

A minute after going behind, the Eastern Giants got a chance to equalise but Walter Ochora declined to put his free header on target. BUL however continued to press in search of a leveler but goalkeeper Tamale Simon stood tall throughout the game to deny us at least a point.

Last four meetings

October 29, 2019

BUL FC 1-1 Bright Stars

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

Match Facts

This fixture has seen 16 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 two occasions – the barren draws of April 2014 and March 2016.
BUL FC count three victories over their visitors in eight years and two have come at home
They have this term won three games, drawn and lost one a piece from their territory.
At Kyabazinga stadium, the Eastern Giants have scored nine goals and conceded only three.
Isabirye’s men have also scored eight goals in their last two games
However, they have lost four matches since 2013 while playing home to Bright Stars.
But Bright Stars have lost four times in their last five games, conceding 10 goals and scoring only four across those matches.
They haven’t won a game on the road.

Match Officials

Mpyangu Siraji will be the man in the center. He will be assisted by Muyaga Khalid

and Kakembo Ahmed as the first and second assistant referees respectively.

Olemu Geroge will serve as the fourth official while Kubingi Margret will be their assessor.

How to follow the game?

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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MATCH REPORT: EASTERN GIANTS EASE PAST TOORO UNITED AT BUHINGA STADIUM

BUL Football Club have seen out an impressive 3-1 victory over Tooro United on Friday in Fort Portal.

All the damage was done by the Eastern Giants in a rampaging first half as they cut through an ailing Tooro United back line in the opening period.

The hosts rushed to an early lead when Marvin Ashaba converted from the spot in the 7th minute but wobbled going forward.

BUL clicked into gear immediately after that penalty as they committed several bodies upfront, producing attack after attack and the mission finally materialized in a quarter hour with Ibrahim Kazindula scoring the leveler.

Walter Ochora scored the second – thirteen minutes later and Ibrahim Nsimbe added the third goal after a brilliant wave of attack on the stroke of halftime.

After the break, Joseph Semujju was thrown into the fray as he replaced Fredson Gwoto before Simon Peter Oketch and Dickson Niwamanya took up places of Richard Wandyaka and Ibrahim Nsimbe respectively nine minutes off the hour mark.

But despite the introduction of the mesmerizing attacking trio, the second period did not realize any goal as both sides turned toothless.

However, the team manager Alex Isabirye was pleased with the result because it was the second on the bounce after a slump.

“I am really excited because getting three points away from home is not easy at all. We are trying to see that we compete this season and I am happy my players are now competing,” he said.

“The game was good as well as the result because the players played very well.”

“We have another game on Friday, so, we need to go back home and see how we are going to handle it. The good thing is, we didn’t get any new injury and the players are very okay.”

Kazindula’s strike was his first goal since joining the Eastern Giants in July and the midfielder couldn’t hide his excitement after the game.

“Iam thankful because I scored my first goal at BUL FC,” he said.

“I also thank our fans who supported us today from wherever they were because the game wasn’t easy.”

“We conceded so early but we never retreated. I thank my fellow players that we recovered in time as a team and we finally won the game.”

That victory lifts the Eastern Giants to second in table on 20 points after ten games, their next task will see them play home to Bright Stars a week from now.

BUL FC Starting XI

Saidi Keni
Richard Ayiko
Douglas Muganga
Walter Ochora
Pascal Ngobi
Fredson Gwoto
Hillary Onek
Richard Wandyaka
Ibrahim Kazindula
Ibrahim Nsimbe
Musa Esenu

Substitutes

Emmanuel Kalyowa
Umar Mukobe
Dickson Nuwamanya
Ibrahim Mugulusi
Joseph Semujju
Simon Peter Oketch
Reagan Kalyowa