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MATCH PREVIEW: ONDUPARAKA VS BUL FC

Stanbic Uganda Cup – round of 16

Onduparaka Vs BUL FC

Green Light Stadium

Kick-off: 4PM

BUL FC will be bidding to book a spot in the quarter finals of the Stanbic Uganda Cup when we visit Onduparaka on Wednesday at the Green Light stadium in Arua.

Former roving full back and ex international – Simeon Masaba is currently in charge of the Eastern Giants on an interim basis, replacing coach Alex Isabirye who was allowed to try his luck at Vipers SC last Saturday when we qualified to this level.

There is no getting away from the fact that BUL have endured a wretched start to the second round of the Uganda premier league – not winning any of our three games of the second half of the season but we have flexed our muscles in this competition thus far against all odds.

Hillary Onek ensured the Eastern Giants began the cup defense well when he scored the lone goal at the round of 64 against Sparks SC in Mukono, before we were ordered to play SC Villa twice at the next stage.

In the replay, Ibrahim Nsimbe’s beautiful finish showed the world the force we are as BUL bundled SC Villa in the hand bag again to record another sweeter 1-0 win in the most fashionable way to majestically progress to the round of 16 after the initial victory was annulled by the FUFA Competitions Disciplinary Panel (CDP).

Onduparaka are however at the bottom of the Uganda premier league table and they are at the edge of facing relegation having picked up ten points from their 17 games.

**BUL FC players celebrating Ibra Nsimbe’s goal against Villa**

But they have been in impressive form in the Cup this season.

They kicked off their cup campaign with a 1-0 win over Packwach Young before picking up a comfortable 2-0 away win over Junior Eagles, with Dominic Abonga and Denis Ojara getting on the score sheet for the Caterpillars in Soroti.

BUL beat Onduparaka 1-0 at FUFA technical centre in the league last year, and this will be fourteenth meeting between the sides in all competitions.

Team News:

Midfielders – George Kasonko and Pascal Ngobi missed the tie against SC Villa and this game has also come too soon for them because of injuries. Meanwhile, Simeon Masaba is left with a big pool of players who are fully fit and committed to deliver when called upon.

Coach’s quotes

“The boys are prepared enough to see that we go through this Stanbic Uganda cup match,” coach Simeon Masaba said.

“It’s a tricky game but we are going to see that we work hard to see that we seal it to the quarter finals.”

“We have to work as a team to motivate players and see that their attitude is good as well because their work rate on the pitch will give us the energy and the win tomorrow.”

Player’s quotes

“We are prepared to win this game,” captain Saidi Keni said.

“Everyone is in the right shape and all the players have been psyched to win tomorrow’s game.”

**Midfielder Ibrahim Mugulusi in action.**

Head to head

BUL and Onduparaka have met on thirteen occasions in the past. BUL have won six contests, with the Caterpillars winning two and the sides drawing five times.

Match Coverage:

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MATCH REPORT: BUL FC 0-1 URA

BUL’s unbeaten run at home in the league has been stopped by URA in a Uganda premier game at FUFA technical center in Njeru.

The Eastern Giants have been nearly invisible – winning eleven games out of fifteen (15) league matches at home before today, with the run stretching back to February 2022 when we lost to Vipers SC at Kyabazinga stadium.

But Ibrahim Dada scored the only goal in the game for the tax collectors as BUL lost on Saturday infront of our own fans to break the record.

***Striker Ibrahim Nsimbe sending a life threatening thunderbolt from range***

It was arguably a game of two halves and with high intensity which saw the first half ending with the teams going in the break on level terms.

Despite enjoying plenty of possession in the early moments, URA failed to find a way past BUL goalkeeper Saidi Keni.

Their first chance arrived when Derrick Ndahiro appeared to have been tripped by Hillary Onek near the box with the referee awarding them a free kick which Joshua Lubwama managed to float into the area but Alfred Leku was flagged offside before he could pose any threat.

Midway the half, another chance fell to Leku when he beat Douglas Muganga to the ball after a fierce battle on the right side but an extra heavy touch by him was comfortably claimed by Keni before the lanky forward failed to anticipate James Begisa’s low cross moments later.

It took the Eastern Giants until the 18th minute to threaten URA’s goal area as Nafian Alionzi was forced to come off his line to parry away Onek’s cross, while Ibrahim Nsimbe’s yellow card on the stroke of half time was the only other highlight for Isabirye’s side.

BUL however emerged from the break fully charged, dominating proceedings while creating chances but it looked like they had forgotten their scoring boots in the dressing room.

***Emmanuel Kalyowa running the show in the midfield as URA’s Saidi Kyeyune looks on in awe***

After coach Alex Isabirye called the changes, introducing Emmanuel Kalyowa, Richard Okello, Ibrahim Mugulusi, Innocent Rwothomio and Paul Ssekulima, BUL contained the visitors in their own half for large spells of the second half only that hard luck befell them in the final minutes.

Okello and Kalyowa gave the team rythm while on the front foot as Onek and Obua pulled the strings from the wide areas.

It was not too long until Ibrahim Nsimbe thought he had finally put BUL infront on 51 minutes with a low drive from inside the box off Obua’s delivery but his effort was cancelled for offside.

The striker then hit the side net twice midway the second half while BUL’s penalty claims when the forward was floored inside the area disinterested the referee.

***Youthful wing back Hillary Onek takes Saidi Kyeyune on a tour around the turf***

Ibrahim Kazindula rattled the bar from range as the Eastern Giants continued to look for a break through which was never to come.

URA meanwhile looked dangerous on the counter with the first warning coming when Keni was forced to spill infront of Saidi Kyeyune but the goalkeeper sprung up swiftly to reclaim the ball from the midfielder’s boots.

The tax collectors eventually bleached BUL’s defense five minutes from time through Ibrahim Dada who scored in an empty net as Keni was beaten following a fast break from Sam Timbe’s men.

This was the first defeat at home for Isabirye’s team in a period of twelve months since February last year.

Focus now turn to the Uganda cup replay with SC Villa the coming weekend at FUFA technical center.

Starting XI:

Saidi Keni (GK), Douglas Muganga, Walter Ochora, Richard Ayiko, Ibrahim Kazindula, Jerome Kirya, Hillary Onek, Richard Wandyaka, Emmanuel Obua, Ibrahim Nsimbe, Samuel Ssekamatte.

Tom Ikara (GK), Paul Ssekulima, Ibrahim Mugulusi, Emmanuel Kalyowa, Innocent Rwothomio, Richard Okello, Shafik Kwikiriza.

MATCH PREVIEW: BUL FC Vs URA FC

Saturday March 4, 2023

Uganda premier league

FUFA Technical Center

Kickoff: 4PM

The Eastern Giants host ninth placed URA at FUFA technical center in a Uganda premier league action on Saturday evening.

BUL were denied victory in the reverse fixture when George Ssenkaaba’s last gasp strike for URA cancelled out Jerome Kirya’s first half goal as the sides drew 1-1 at Nakisunga Ssaza grounds in mid-October last year.

Alex Isabirye’s men are however second on the table with 29 points from 16 matches, and they will seek to maintain their nearly faultless run at home when the tax collectors arrive in Njeru.

The two one all draws against KCCA and Blacks Power remain the only dark spots todate in BUL’s awesome showings which have produced six wins in eight home matches this season.

Their encouraging form concedes with the fact that Richard Wandyaka was on target twice against his former side when BUL defeated URA 2-0 at Kyabazinga stadium the previous time the Eastern Giants played host to Sam Timbe’s men almost a year ago.

But the tax collectors have realized a leap in form since the second round started.

Having misfired in seven consecutive matches as the opening half of the season wore on, URA have flexed their muscle to win all their opening two matches of the second round, beating Onduparaka and Express 2-0 and 1-0 respectively.

The results have seen them climb to ninth on the table with 20 points after 16 games.

Team News

The trio of goalkeeper Emmanuel Kalyowa, midfielders – Reagan Kalyowa and Pascal Ngobi missed the trip to UPDF and will continue to sit out this one because of injuries, the coach confirmed.

File photo: *Manager Alex Isabirye speaking to the press*

BUL were denied a win the last time the teams faced each other by a last minute goal for the tax collectors but Alex Isabirye said this time his men will use the home advantage to deliver the goods.

“It was a one all draw when we played them in the first round and since this time we are at home, we shall try to get the win although we are missing some players.”

“But we have replaced them with other players who can equally do the job.”

“Football is not easy but I see my team improving and getting better every day.”

“All the players know we need the three points and I expect we shall win.”

Midfielder Ibrahim Kazindula said;

“We drew 1-1 with them in the first round at Nakisunga and we are ready for the game tomorrow.”

“We need the maximum points and we expect to win.”

***Kazindula is joined by Hillary Onek to celebrate a goal in a recent encounter***

Head to Head

This will be the 23rd meeting between the sides in the league since November 2011, with the previous duels ending in three BUL FC wins, 10 URA victories and ten draws

Last four meetings

April 16, 2021

URA FC 3-1 BUL FC

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

Match facts

BUL have won six and drawn twice to pick up 20 points from eight home league matches, the third best home record in the division – only behind KCCA and Vipers.

The fantastic run has stretched our unbeaten home record to 15 league matches, producing eleven wins since early February last year.

The Eastern Giants are also unbeaten in their past three league matches although they have won one game in their last five league outings.

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 draws.

URA have won only two games, having drawn and lost three matches apiece in eight away matches.

But after not picking a win in their final seven matches of the first round, the tax collectors have returned in the second half of the season with full force, winning two games on the bounce without leaking a goal.

Match Officials

Kavuma Vicent will take charge of the match from the center. Mafumu Mustapha and Zziwa Charles to run the lines as the first and second assistant referees in that order. Outeke Daniel will serve as the fourth official, while Ndawula Muhammed will be the referees 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.

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MATCH REPORT: UPDF FC 1-1 BUL FC

BUL FC were forced to settle for a point against army side UPDF on Tuesday.

Hillary Onek’s BUL second half goal was not enough to get us all the three points as the hosts hit back through Ezekiel Katende to earn a draw at the Bombo military grounds.

UPDF were playing defensive and compact with Ibrahim Kazindula having our first sighter midway the first half from a free kick which was well delt with by the hosts.

Alex Isabirye freshened up his side with two changes at the stroke of halftime,
Ivan Wani and Anthony Mayanja were seen as the preferred options to replace Emmanuel Obua and Ibrahim Nsimbe but it was not too long untill the referee sent us for the break.

The second half saw both sides being more aggressive in their attacks but it was BUL who drew the first blood.

Wani’s impact was felt when he picked up his spot to deliver a beautiful cross which Onek converted to open the scorers on 58 minutes.

But we failed to hold onto the advantage, and Katende grabbed the equaliser for UPDF fifteen minutes to the end of the game.

It means we remain second on the table with 29 points after 16 matches.

And that is it all for this month as we shall next be in action on Saturday March 04 against URA at FUFA technical centre in Njeru.

**BUL FC starting line up against Updf**

Starting XI:

Saidi Keni (GK), Walter Ochora, Ronald Otti, Richard Ayiko, Emmanuel Obua(Ivan Wani 41′), Hillary Onek, Ibrahim Kazindula, Richard Wandyaka, Richard Okello (Martin Aprem 82′), Ibrahim Nsimbe (Anthony Mayanja 41′),Samuel Ssekamatte (Innocent Rwothomio 77′)

Unused substitutes:

Tom Ikara (GK),Ibrahim Mugulusi, Vicent Zziwa.

MATCH PREVIEW: UPDF Vs BUL FC

Tuesday February 21, 2023
Uganda premier league
Bombo military grounds
Kick off: 4pm

BUL FC hit the road to face UPDF on Tuesday at Bombo military grounds in the Uganda premier league.

The Eastern Giants are looking to put things right away from home where we have picked just two wins.

In seven league trips, the 5-0 win over Blacks Power in October and the 1-0 triumph against Arua Hill in December last year remain the only victories to date for Alex Isabirye’s side on the road.

But our good home run has seen us count 28 points from eight wins and four draws to sit second on the log.

Contrastingly, the hosts have not been exciting altogether. Eleven (11) points, as a result of their two wins and five draws, is all they can present from fifteen rounds this campaign.

This has left them in 13th place and praying for good fortunes going forward as they are just two points from the danger zone.

Their Uganda cup journey was also thrown to the ruins by Bunyaruguru United after a 2-1 defeat last Thursday in Rubirizi.

BUL however put in a battling display at home to SC Villa in the cup to record a 1-0 win to progress to the round of 16 and will look to build on that against UPDF.

They will also be encouraged by the good recent record at UPDF, with the Eastern Giants unbeaten in their latest four meetings with the army side.

This clash comes at a moment when the competition between the second and fifth is tight, therefore, winning this match is high on the agenda for BUL to remain in firm control of the second place regardless of the results from the battle between Vipers and Wakiso Giants at St. Mary’s stadium and SC Villa and Onduparaka who play a day later.

Alex Isabirye’s men recorded a 3-1 win at FUFA technical center the last time the side met. Two second half quick fire goals from Karim Ndugwa and Richard Wandyaka set us on the move before Frank Kalanda sealed the win late on while Ibrahim Magandazi scored the consolation for them.

Team News

Douglas Muganga will serve his suspension after accumulating yellow cards.

Three players – George Kasonko, Reagan Kalyowa and Pascal Ngobi sustained injuries in our 1-0 win over SC Villa and manager Alex Isabirye confirmed they join goalkeeper Emmanuel Kalyowa in the treatment room.

Isabirye spoke to club media after the last training and said;

“They are third from the bottom of the table, they need the points and I know they are going to put up a very big fight but we are also looking forward to getting those three points.“

“It will not be easy but we are ready for them and I think we shall win.“

Goalkeeper Saidi Keni said;

“As players, we are prepared for the game against UPDF.”

“They are strong team but basing on our performance in the previous games, we are good to go and every player is ready to give 100%.“

Head to Head

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Eleven matches have been played between these teams, producing six wins for BUL, four for UPDF and one draw since 2015.

Previous four encounters

April 20, 2021

BUL FC 4-3 UPDF FC

December 23, 2021

UPDF FC 1-1 BUL FC

March 01, 2022

BUL 5-1 UPDF FC

October 8, 2023

BUL FC 3-1 UPDF FC

Match Facts

BUL have won only two of their past seven away matches this campaign, scoring nine goals in return and conceding seven with eight points gathered.

But they are unbeaten in their last four meetings with UPDF, winning three and drawing one, with 13 goals scored and only six conceded in the process.

This fixture has produced a winner in ten of their past eleven (11) meetings, and 36 goals have been scored across those games, with BUL FC having a lion’s share of 22.

UPDF have won three times in five home league games against BUL since 2015.

However, they have won one, drawn four and lost seven in their previous 12 league matches in the current season.

Match Coverage:

Our social media channels will relay minute to minute text commentary for the fans who will not be able to travel to Bombo. A match report and highlights will follow shortly.

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MATCH REPORT: BUL FC 1-0 SC VILLA

BUL reached the round of 16 of the Stanbic Uganda Cup with a hard-fought win over SC Villa at FUFA Technical Center.

Ronald Otti’s first half goal proved decisive for the Eastern Giants, with the defender heading past the Jogoos goalkeeper Meddie Kibirige following a corner situation from Ibrahim Mugulusi on a sunny Friday.

**BUL FC Players celebrating Otti’s goal**

Meanwhile, for SC Villa, they will count themselves unfortunate having hit the wood work on three occasions.

In the early exchanges, the Jogoos pressed forward with Hassan Musana firing a free kick at Saidi Keni after Ibrahim Kazindula clipped Charles Bbaale.

But at a lively FUFA Technical Center, the Eastern Giants went on the front foot through the right side and came close to breaking the deadlock in the sixth minute before SC Villa cleared their lines.

It was not all over however as Alex Isabirye’s side capitalized on the resultant corner to take the well deserved lead in the next minute.

Mugulusi swung in the ball which the visitors failed to deal with, allowing Otti to leap and head BUL ahead to spark wild celebrations in the packed stands.

The Jogoos came close to almost levelling the matters in the 19th minute when a Musana set piece evaded all BUL players but SC Villa chose to hit the post.

Youngster Reagan Kalyowa drawn a crowd of markers near the edge of the box to set up a sprinting Kazindula whose shot sailed slightly over the bar.

Striker Samuel Ssekamatte robbed Gift Fred of the ball to put himself in a one on one situation with the goal keeper but was undone by the difficult angle in which he was.

Barely two minutes later, the youthful Innocent Rwothomio who was making his first senior start, was unlucky not to have scored when he spun to drill in a ball after combining well with Kalyowa but his effort was deflected out as we went into the break with a 1-0 lead.

**BUL FC starting line up against Villa**

The visitors had some threatening moments towards the end, but Said Keni, defenders Walter Ochora, Otti and Douglas Muganga were often on hand to save the Eastern Giants on more than one occasion.

Rogers Kiwanuka missed a glorious opportunity to score for his side when he was found in the area by Bbaale before the latter had a goal disallowed six minutes from time for offside.

BUL’s Richard Wandyaka also thought he had doubled our lead midway the second half with a simple tap in, only for his strike to be cancelled for offside.

SC Villa hit the bar again in the 88th minute and they looked lively in stoppage time, throwing everything at BUL, but 1-0 is how the game finished, sending BUL through to the round of 16.

BUL are next in action next week in the Uganda premier league, with the Eastern Giants travelling to UPDF FC on Tuesday.

Starting XI:

Saidi Keni, Walter Ochora, Ronald Otti, Douglas Muganga,Ibrahim Kazindula, Pascal Ngobi, Ibrahim Mugulusi, Hillary Onek, Reagan Kalyowa, Innocent Rwothomio, Samuel Sekamatte.

Substitutes:

Tom Ikara, Emmanuel Obua, Richard Wandyaka, Martin Aprem, George kasonko, Shafiq Kwikiriza, Richard Okello .

MATCH REPORT: BUL FC 1-1 BLACKS POWER

BUL fought back from a goal down to earn a point against Blacks Power in a Uganda premier league encounter at FUFA technical center in Njeru.

The visitors scored on the run of play to take the lead through Dickens Okwir but Samuel Ssekamatte cut their joy short with a close-range finish on his debut to even the game for the Eastern Giants before the break.

**BL FC starting line up against Blacks power**

Two BUL junior team players – Innocent Rwothomio and Richard Okello were also handed their first competitive caps at the senior team in the one all draw on Friday.

It was not the best start to the game from Alex Isabirye’s men and they only spark into life after falling behind.

Reagan Kalyowa however did well to float the ball into the box just after five minutes but Ssekamatte’s first-time low shot was easily collected by Emmanuel Odong in the visitor’s goal.

Blacks Power remained strategic with their patient approach to game and it didn’t take them too long to break the deadlock.

On the 17th minute, they drew the crowd silent when they grabbed the lead following a fast break.

Ali Mukiibi schemed the move through the middle with his well threaded pass finding Okwir on the run from the left channel and the experienced forward took a few touches before unleashing a carpet sweeping shot to beat Tom Ikara in our goal.

BUL didn’t let that goal phase them however, and they rose to the stage with a good share of the ball possession.

They knocked the ball around, sniffing at the visitor’s area quite often and they had one of the attacks end with Jerome Kirya slightly shooting over the bar.

The Eastern Giants felt they should have equalized on the half hour mark when a BUL player was hacked down in the box but the referee ignored their penalty appeals.

Moments later, BUL went close again and their efforts were this time rewarded with a well-deserved equalizer.

Douglas Muganga made ground down the right and his line breaking pass was met by a sliding Ssekamatte who curled beyond Emmanuel Odong’s reach to score for the Eastern Giants from close range on the 37th minute.

BUL looked more dangerous and determined after the break following the introduction of Richard Wandyaka, Rwothomio and Shafik Kwikiriza.

It was a period that BUL really dominated but to no avail, Wandyaka came closest when he made a front run and shot from inside the box but Blacks Power cleared their lines before any further danger.

Scramble at their goal ensued again, however, Otti’s header was not on target. Rwothomio was involved in another good build up on a frustrating evening when his clever through pass set Ssekamatte free in the box but the ball was cleared into the corner before he swung his boot.

Despite all the pressure from BUL, Blacks Power stood firm with descent and disciplined defending and scrapped a point to go home with.

We remained second on the table with 28 points and our focus now turn to SC Villa who we play at the round of 32 in the Uganda cup next week before visiting UPDF in the league on February 21st

Starting XI:
Tom Ikara (GK), Aggrey Madoi (Ivan Wani 83′), Ronald Otti, Douglas Muganga (Richard Okello 90+), Pascal Ngobi, Jerome Kirya (Shafik Kwikiriza 83′), Ibrahim Mugulusi (Richard Wandyaka 56′), Reagan Kalyowa, Hillary Onek, Martin Aprem (Innocent Rwothomio 56′), Samuel Ssekamatte.

Unused Substitute:
Saidi Keni (GK), George Kasonko.

MATCH PREVIEW: BUL FC VS BLACKS POWER

Friday February 10, 2023
Uganda Premier League
FUFA Technical Center
Kickoff: 4pm

The Eastern Giants begin the second round of the Startimes Uganda premier league action on Friday with a clash against Blacks Power at the Fufa Technical Center in Njeru.
BUL opened our 2022/23 league campaign at the Aki Bua stadium in October last year against the same opponents, and a rampant Alex Isabirye side swept Blacks Power aside with a clinical 5-0 win thanks to goals from Karim Ndugwa, Richard Wandyaka and Jerome Kirya.

**BUL FC starting line up that played against Blacks power in first round**

The victory set tone for the Eastern Giants’ fantastic run in the opening half of the season as we went on to win seven more games and registered three draws to sit second on the table with 27 points despite losing three matches in the process.
But we are set to meet a new looking side as per the fact that Blacks Power have since changed the man in charge and also called changes in the playing staff. Former BUL coach Peter Onen was replaced by Hussein Mbalangu shortly after that hard fall in October, and their new man was backed in the midseason transfer window with ten new signings with former Eastern Giant Abdul Malik Vitalis Tabu also joining them.

Out of the eleven matches in charge, Mbalangu’s side has been victorious just twice and lost five times with four stalemates, meaning they still face hardships in collecting points and have since failed to steer far away from the red zone because their eleven (11) points can only lift them to 12th place on the 15-team log. Their record against the Eastern Giants is awful too.

**BUL FC players celebrating after scoring against Blacks power**

Striker Karim Ndugwa quit BUL in January. Nevertheless, viable replacements flew in and they will be encouraged by our 100% flashy record against the visitors.
The sides come into this match on the back of 1-0 wins which allowed them to progress to the round of 32 in the Uganda cup at the expense of their opponents. Friday’s clash is going to be the fourth meeting between the two teams across all competitions.

Team News

Goalkeeper Emmanuel Kalyowa will sit out this one because of an injury, and remains the only absentee for tomorrow’s game.

Blacks Power under Mbalangu has been a hard nut to cruck however Alex Isabirye said he expects some bit of a challenge but he has prepared his men well and he is also leaning on the home advantage to get the job done.
“Despite beating them 5-0 in our first meeting in October, this time we are playing against a team that has a new coach and many new players, therefore, the game will not be the same,” he said on Thursday.
“But we are at home and we need to get those three points.”
“There are some points we lost in the first round but we need to see that we don’t repeat the same. The weaknesses we had in the first round have been worked on and I think we are now ready to deliver, and I think the players know what is required to stay in the second position on the table.”

Ronald Otti Said;

“Tomorrow’s game is quite a difficult one and it is going to be a hard task since we beat them in the first game. They will come with revenge on their minds.”
“We haven’t lost at home this season, with the 1-1 draw against KCCA the only time we have dropped points in our yard. So, maintaining our winning home record is another task we have tomorrow.”
“But we have had enough time since we broke off in December and everyone is now ready for the second round.”

Head-to-Head

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In the three games the two team have played before, BUL won all of them.

Last three encounters

May 2021
Blacks Power 0-2 BUL FC (Uganda Cup)
BUL FC 3-1 Blacks Power (Uganda Cup)
October 1, 2022
Blacks Power 0-5 BUL FC

Match facts

BUL have the second-best home record in the league after winning six and drawing one to gather 19 points from a possible 21 in seven home matches.
The Eastern Giants have also scored fifteen goals at home and conceded only three, keeping four clean sheets in the process.
The run has stretched our unbeaten home record to 14 league matches, producing eleven wins since early February last year.
Of the 11 goals in the last three games between the two teams, BUL have ten (10) to their account.
Blacks Power have lost all their last three games against BUL, scoring one goal – 2-0 (2021), 3-1 (2021), and 5-0 (2022).
They are one of the worst travelers this campaign, having collected only five points from a possible 21 in seven away engagements.
They have not won in their last five league games, with their last victory coming against UPDF in November.

Match officials
Kasalirwe Lucky has been trusted to oversee this clash from the center. He will be assisted by Okello Lee and Osire Juma as the first and second assistant referees respectively. Naigaga Habiba will be the fourth official while Kubingi Margaret will serve as the referee’s assessor. Serwanga Lwanga Isaa will be the match coordinator.

Match Coverage:

There will be a live coverage of the match on television as well as text commentary of the action via our social media channels.
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MATCH REPORT: SPARKS SC 0-1 BUL FC

The Eastern Giants are into the round of 32 of the Stanbic Uganda cup after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Sparks Soccer Club.

Hillary Onek scored the decisive goal in the second half at the patchy Kirondo play ground in Mukono to set BUL’s title defense on perfect start.

Reagan Kalyowa and Ibrahim Mugulusi replaced Ivan Wani and Emmanuel Obua after the break with the game barren to provide the team with some momentum going forward.

**Defender Hillary Onek who scored the lonely goal for BULFC**

Their impact was instantly felt when Kalyowa swung a diagonal cross from the left side into the box which Onek swept in first time to give BUL the lead they deserved on 51 minutes.

Richard Wandyaka put the ball in the net fourteen minutes later but his goal was cancelled out for an infringement in the build up.

The hosts woke up from their havens as they tried to look for away back into the game but they were put off by resilient defending from BUL.

Jerome Kirya paved way for Anthony Mayanja in the 80th before Walter Ochora came on for Wandyaka one minute to the end of the normal regulation time to add a mix of steel in the game.

The Eastern Giants then consolidated their dominance and they controlled proceedings untill the final whistle.

Isabirye’s side are the defending champions of the Uganda cup after beating Vipers SC 3-1 in the final last season.

**BUL FC starting line up against Sparks sc**.

Starting XI:

Tom Ikara (GK), Douglas Muganga, Ronald Otti, Richard Ayiko, Pascal Ngobi, Jerome Kirya, Richard Wandyaka, Emmanuel Obua, Hillary Onek, Martin Aprem, Ivan Wani.

Substitutes:

Saidi Keni (GK), Ibrahim Mugulusi, Walter Ochora, Anthony Mayanja, Aggrey Madoi, Reagan Kalyowa, Ibrahim Kazindula.

MATCH PREVIEW: SPARKS SC VS BUL FC IN UGANDA CUP ROUND OF 64

Monday January 30, 2023

Uganda Cup R64

Kirondo play ground

Kick off: 4PM

BUL FC start this season’s Uganda cup journey on Monday evening when we visit Sparks Soccer Club for the round of 64 at Kirondo play ground in Mukono.

The Eastern Giants saw off Vipers 3-1 in the final to clinch the title last season and will look to get our title defense off to a positive start.

**BUL FC players and officials celebrating after winning Uganda cup last season**.

Alex Isabirye’s side will be encouraged by our fantastic league form that produced eight wins and three draws by the end of the first round to sit second on the table with 27 points.

“We are ready for the game although the pitch is not good but we have nothing to do about that because this is something that you can’t avoid in this competition,” manager Alex Isabirye said after the last training.

“We are going to give our level best to win the game although it may not be easy.“

All players are available and in good shape for selection, and they are keen to replicate the league form into this knock out competition.

“I think we have had enough preparations and we are ready to defend the cup,” defender Richard Ayiko said.

Meanwhile, debutants Sparks are plying their trade in the Buganda regional league where they had to go through preliminary rounds to reach this far in the Uganda cup.

Match Coverage:

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