Sports 22 October 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)

BUL FC Strengthens Grip at the Top After Defeating NEC

BUL FC solidified their position at the summit of the standings following a hard-fought victory against NEC, courtesy of goals from Ronald Madoi and Swabir Mpasa. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/sports/soccer/bul-pass-nec-test-to-tighten-grip-at-the-top-5641390

BUL FC has further cemented its authority at the summit of the league standings following a crucial victory in their latest fixture against NEC.

In a tightly contested encounter, BUL demonstrated resilience and tactical discipline to secure the maximum points. Ronald Madoi opened the scoring for the table leaders, setting the tone for an intense battle on the pitch.

NEC refused to go down without a fight and managed to equalize through a well-taken goal by Marvin Oshaba, which briefly brought the visitors back into contention.

However, BUL FC responded with determination. Swabir Mpasa struck the decisive blow later in the match, restoring the lead and ensuring that the hosts would claim all three points.

The victory highlights BUL’s championship credentials as they navigate the demanding stages of the season, maintaining pressure on their closest rivals at the top of the table.