Team News
Simon Ssemayange is the only absentee at Bright Stars – He is still recovering from a long term injury.
Defender Samuel Kato, Shafic Kakande will most likely make their debut against BUL FC.
For BUL FC, the duo of Ronald Otti and Douglas Muganga are sidelined
New signings Joel Madondo, Goalkeeper Joel Mutakubwa, Alex Kitata in line for contention
Probable Lineups
Bright Stars- Were Derrick, Kitimbo Innocent, Omony Derrick, Etou Gidoen, Warren Buule, Fiat Cleophas, Mandela Alex, Noordin Bunjo Yasin Mugume, Ashraf Mulindi, Kizza David
BUL FC- Tom Ikara, Hillary Onek, Walter Ochora, Ibrahim Kazindula, Nicholas Mwere, George Kasonko, Pascal Ngobi, Reagan Kalyowa, Martin Aprem, Samuel Ssekamate, Ibrahim Mugulusi
Preview: Super Eight Champions BUL seek perfect start in league
BUL FC will be hoping for a strong start when they as visit Bright Stars in their opening game of the 2023/24 Uganda premier League season.
The Jinja based side start off this campaign on a bright note having won the FUFA super eight title when they beat URA on penalties earlier this month.
They are under a new gaffer Abbey Bogere Kikomeko, who took over from Simeone Masaba.
Kikomeko made an instant impact helping BUL win the Super eight trophy earlier this month.
BUL, despite loosing a couple of players including goalkeeper Saidi Keni, they made some serious additions to their team.
Among the new faces at the club include youngster Lawrence Tezikya, goalkeeper Joel Mutakubwa, Madondo, Alex Kitata among others.
They finished 7th in the league last season then under Masaba who was an interim coach.
But now, with all these players available, the Jinja based side will be hoping to compete with the top sides on the big prize this season.
They have been always a stubborn side to all the big teams but this time, the goal will be to compete for BUL FC.
Against Bright Stars, there will be no room for error as they target a strong start to the new season.
On the other hand, Bright Stars will be starting a new life under new gaffer Joseph Mutyaba.
Mutyaba was named as the new head coach earlier last month, replacing Asaph Mwebaze.
The Stars, just like BUL have also recruited a couple of signings ahead of the new season.
Among the new additions include former KCCA defender Samuel Kato , Shafic Kakande , John Alou Kokas among others.
They finished 9th under Mwebaze and were also beaten finalists in the Uganda Cup against Vipers SC.
And this season, this being their first home game, they will be targeting maximum points to start on a bright note.
Head to head
2023/24
Bright Stars Vs BUL……?
2022/23
Bright Stars 2-0 BUL
BUL 2-2 Bright Stars
2021/22
Bright Stars 3-0 BUL
BUL 0-0 Bright Stars
2020/21
Bul 0-1 Bright Stars
Bright Stars 0 – 2 BUL FC
2019/2020
BUL 1-1 Bright Stars
Bright stars 1-0 BUL
2018/19
Bright stars 1-1 BUL
BUL 1-2 Bright Stars
2017/18
Bright stars 1-0 BUL
BUL 1-2 Bright Stars
2016/17
Bright stars 2-1 BUL
BUL 2-0 Bright Stars
2015/16
BUL 0-1 Bright stars
Bright stars 0-0 BUL
2014/15
Bright stars 1-0 BUL
BUL 3-0 Bright Stars
2013/14
Bright stars 1-1 BUL
BUL 0-0 Bright Stars
