UPL: BUL, Kirinya In Quest For First Victory In Jinja Derby

Wednesday, April 10
BUL FC Vs Kirinya Jinja, 4:00 PM
(Njeru Technical Centre)

All is set for the famous Jinja Derby as BUL FC play host to Kirinya Jinja in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League.

The mouthwatering encounter is going to be held at Njeru, live on Sanyuka TV at 4:00 PM.

This will be the sixth meeting between the two sides, and all the previous encounters have all ended in draws.

Deogracious Ojok and Farouk Banga scored for BUL before Fred Amaku and Joel Madondo rescued a point for Kirinya in a 2-2 draw in the reverse fixture.

BUL FC Players (Red) wheels away in celebration. Courtesy photo

The hosts occupy sixth place with 37 points after 25 games, sitting three places and just a point above Kirinya Jinja in ninth. A win for the visitors will see them leapfrog BUL.

BUL have gone three league games without a won since beating up on Police 2-1. They drew with URA and Ndejje, losing to Tooro United in between the two draws.

Kirinya Jinja on the other hand, have won four of their five previous games, with KCCA loss the only dark spot in their previous five games.

What they said:

James Otim (BUL FC Player) – I am not scared of anything, I have ever played for Kirinya but this is a new chapter. The team is in good shape, and we are ready for the good game.

Peter Onen (BUL Coach) – It’s a normal preparation for the big game as we normally do in all our games. Its not that special, we are going to do basics.

Abbey Bogere (Kirinya Jinja Coach) – We are well prepared. Johnson Bagoole is out but we have good replacements like Joram Kirya and Zziwa Vincent. Its a crucial game, and we will be eyeing top five positions. Its a derby which non of us has ever won and I have told my Playerd not to play under pressure.

Joel Madondo (Kirinya Striker) – We are well prepared, the Coach has given us everything, I anticipate a good game, I expect to give 100%.

Head to Head

2018/19
Kirinya Jinja 2-2 BUL FC

2017/18
BUL FC 1-1 Kirinya Jinja
Kirinya Jinja 1-1 BUL FC

2016/17
BUL FC 0-0 Kirinya Jinja
Kirinya Jinja 0-0 BUL FC

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