Wakiso Giants welcomes BUL FC today in the Uganda Premier League at Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium in what promises to be an intense encounter.
BUL FC arrives under immense pressure following sweeping disciplinary actions by the FUFA Disciplinary Panel where head coach Abbey Kikomeko was slapped with a six-month suspension from all football-related activities, while defenders Walter Ochora and Nicholas Mwere have been banned for 10 and 8 matches, respectively. All suspensions take immediate effect, starting with today’s match.
These setbacks could significantly affect BUL’s performance, providing a potential lifeline for Wakiso Giants, who are desperate to escape the relegation zone. Wakiso currently sit 15th with 19 points and need nothing less than a win to boost their survival hopes. A draw could be as costly as a loss, considering their precarious position.
Meanwhile, BUL FC is third on the table with 43 points, are chasing the leaders and will be aiming to consolidate or improve their standing. Victory would lift them to 46 points, strengthening their title push.
The history between the two sides suggests another closely fought battle. In the reverse fixture, Ibrahim Mugulusi rescued a point for BUL after Hudson Mbalire had given Wakiso the lead in a 1-1 draw.
Wakiso Giants’ last home win over BUL came in the 2021/22 season with a thrilling 4-3 result, while last season’s fixture at Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium ended goalless.
Overall, Wakiso have struggled in this matchup, scoring 8 goals and conceding 16 across their 11 previous league meetings.
A win today would move Wakiso Giants to 22 points, putting them just one point behind 13th-placed Mbarara City, who face KCCA FC later tonight at Lugogo.
