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It will be a battle of sides occupying sixth and seventh position on the Uganda Premier League log when BUL FC hosts Wakiso Giants on Saturday
Wakiso Giants sits sixth on the log with 27 points while BUL are a point below in seventh.
The purple sharks come into this game on the back a morale boosting 2-1 win over Busoga United that took them above BUL FC who lost 3-1 to leaders Vipers.
Having started well, the Eastern Giants haven’t been convincing in the last few weeks, winning just one of their last six games. Their last victory came in December against Arua Hill SC.
In an entertaining first leg, Wakiso Giants secured a win in a seven-goal thriller.
Tom Masiko scored the winner to add on Moses Aliro brace and Ivan Bogere strikes turning Ibrahim Kazindula brace and a wonder goal from Ibrahim Nsimbe into consolations.
BUL has all survived a blow in the just concluded transfer, their leading topscorer Musa Esenu left the club to join Rayon Sports and his replacement Karim Ndugwa will need time to settle in.
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Joshua Lubwama and Hassan Wasswa Dazo are back for Wakiso Giants after missing the last game through injury.
Right back Grant Matsiko also returns from a one match suspension for accumulated bookings while centre forward Sam Ssenyonjo is doubtful after picking up a knock in training.
Edward Satulo with injury, Titus Ssematimba and Hassan Ssenyonjo who hold malaria are ruled out of this encounter.
The Eastern Giants will be without Hillary Onek and Jerome Kirya who suffered fractures in their previous match, but the rest of the players are available for selection.
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This will be the sixth meeting between the two sides BUL only won once, Wakiso Giants with 3 wins and a draw.
Wakiso Giants has never lost a game at Kyabazinga stadium, Bugembe in all competitions with 10 wins and 3 draws.
Last season’s corresponding fixture at the venue ended in a 1-0 win for the Purple Sharks – Viane Sekajugo scored the winner.
What the coaches said in their prematch press conferences
“Bugembe is our other home and we have a lot history there. It’s a place where our journey started and we cherish the memories. The players are excited to play there again and we target all points to give our area fans the joy.” Wakiso Giants Alex Gitta said.
“We shall do our best to win because we need to get the three points in every game we play. The players are ready and I hope we shall get them tomorrow.” BUL FC coach Alex Isabirye said.
