Match Day 2
Startimes Uganda Premier League
Date: Saturday, September 20th
Time: 4:00 PM
Venue: Lugazi FC Stadium-Najjembe
BUL FC is set to host KCCA FC in their first home game of the Startimes Uganda Premier League season 2024/25 on Friday at Lugazi FC Stadium-Najjembe.
Both teams come into this match with differing opening day results.
BUL FC drew 0-0 against Police in Kavumba – earning a valuable point on the road.
KCCA on the other hand secured a convincing win against URA FC at the MTN Omondi Stadium.
Currently KCCA sits in the 6th place on the table with 3 points while BUL occupies the 12th position with one point.
Friday’s match presents an opportunity for BUL FC to climb the table and build momentum.
Team News:
Pascal Ngobi and Jeromy Kirya have recovered from injury and are available for selection. Walter Ochora will miss tomorrow’s game due to an injury he sustained in the Police FC match.
Coach Abbey Kikomeko’s Remarks:
“We drew our first game against Police, but we’re happy with a point away from home. We’ve worked on our mistakes, particularly our scoring rate, and we’re prepared for KCCA. We’re looking forward to getting three points tomorrow.”
Midfielder Pascal Ngobi said.
“I’m back stronger after missing the Police game. If given a chance, I’ll work hard to help the team get maximum points. We’re in good shape, and everyone is ready to play. We call on all Eastern Giants to come and support us in big numbers tomorrow.”
Head-to-Head:
BUL FC and KCCA FC have met 23 times in the Uganda Premier League, with BUL winning 5, KCCA 10, and 8 draws. BUL has scored 13 goals, while KCCA has scored 18.
Recent Outings:
The last four meetings between the two teams have seen BUL win one game (1-0 on 23/9/2023), drawn twice, and lost once.
LAST FOUR OUTNGS
23/4/2024 Uganda Cup
BUL 1-1 KCCA
2/2/2024 Uganda premier League
KCCA 0-0 BUL FC
23/9/2023 Uganda premier League
BUL 1-0 KCCA
16/5/2023 Uganda premier League
KCCA 1-0 BUL FC
Match Facts:
– BUL drew 0-0 against Police in Kavumba, while KCCA won against URA at MTN Omondi Stadium.
– Tomorrow’s game is BUL’s first home game this season.
– BUL has lost only one game against KCCA in recent times.
KCCA FC will visit BUL FC in Lugazi in the second match for either side of the StarTimes Uganda Premier League.
KCCA FC were 1-0 winners against tax collectors URA FC in the first game of the StarTimes Uganda Premier League last Friday.
BUL FC shared spoils with Police FC in a goalless draw.
KCCA FC will be hoping to pick up three points against BUL FC. The last time KCCA FC won against BUL FC was in May 2023.
This will be BUL’s first game at their new home Lugazi Stadium.
The fixture will also be KCCA’s first fixture on the road this term.
In the previous 26 meetings, KCCA FC has won 12 times, while BUL FC FC has won 6.
Both sides have shared spoils 8 times.
KCCA FC has scored 44 goals, and BUL FC has scored 26 in their last 26 meetings.
KCCA FC’s last five games against BUL FC
BUL FC (P) 1-1 KCCA FC
KCCA FC 0-0 BUL FC
BUL FC 1-0 KCCA FC
KCCA FC 1-0 BUL FC
BUL FC 1-1 KCCA FC
Team News for KCCA
Youngster Sammy Ssebaduka has returned to the squad after missing the previous league game due to a hamstring injury.
Forward Abubaker Mayanja is away in camp with the U20 Men’s National Team as they prepare for AFCON U20 zonal qualifiers.
Captain Julius Poloto suffered a hamstring injury in training and is ruled out of the game against BUL FC.
Forward Emmanuel Anyama is ruled out due to a shoulder injury.
Brazilian Joao Gabriel and Usama Arafat are ruled out due to knocks suffered during preseason.
The rest of the squad is fit and ready to feature against BUL FC.
Available Team for KCCA:
Mugolofa, Emojong, Oyirwoth, Mujuzi, Obenchan, Mubiru, Muhamud, Juma, Lukwago, Mubezi, Magambo, Sserunjogi, Mwanje, Saidi, Ssengendo, Munguchi, Shafik Nana, Katenga, Mugume, Anukani, Ssebaduka, and Nsibambi
The Head Coach, Abdallah Mubiru, caught up with this website ahead of #BULKCCA and said, We are fully focused on the next game against BUL FC. We have bigger ambitions and have prepared well. We will not have Poloto, Anyama, Usama, and Gabriel due to injuries. Ssebaduka has returned from injury and will be part of the match-day squad,
Abdallah Mubiru.
Match Coverage:
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