Overview:
NEC are unbeaten against BUL in all competitions [W2, D4] but the Jinja based side are unbeaten in the premier league in 2025.
Saturday November 8, 2025
- Lugazi vs Buhimba United Saints – Lugazi FC stadium, Najjembe 4pm
- NEC vs BUL – MTN Omondi stadium, Lugogo 8pm
Kaddu Badru begins his reign as NEC head coach when they host BUL at the MTN Omondi stadium, Lugogo on Saturday.
The former immediate Express coach was named as the replacement for sacked Hussein Mbalangu on Wednesday and has only had two training sessions with his new players.
NEC got off the mark last weekend with a 1-0 away victory at Mbarara City and will want to build on that under the Kaddu whose last game for the Red Eagles
James Odoch who guided the side in the last two matches has heaped praise on his new boss but doesn’t believe there will be so many changes in the team.
“Kaddu is a very experienced and professional coach who we believe is a good addition to our staff,” he told the club media.
“He has already spoken to the players and they know what to expect of him,” he added.
“Against BUL, we expect a tough game. We give them respect as a side that has played for so long in the premier league but on the pitch, we shall treat them with none.”
Abbey Kikomeko is bothered by his side’s winless streak against the Bugolobi based side but doesn’t think a lot will change in the way the opponents will set up despite appointing Kaddu.
“They are one team that gives us hard time but we are determined to get our first win over them,” he told club media.
“I know Kaddu and Mbalangu well but I doubt there will be a change in the way they approach the game tomorrow (Saturday).”
The host will miss Warren Bbule, Jacob Okao, Innocent Media, Cromwell Rwothomio and Daniel Shabena through injury while BUL are only without Musiima.
Key Stat
- NEC are unbeaten against BUL in all competitions [W2, D4] but the Jinja based side are unbeaten in the premier league in 2025.
In the early kick off that on match day, Lugazi and Buhimba face off at Lugazi stadium seeking to bounce back after back-to-back defeats.
