BUL FC beat Blacks Power 2-1 at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru to secure a fourth straight Uganda Premier League victory and stay top.
BUL FC underlined their early title credentials with a hard-earned 2-1 victory over Blacks Power at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru, extending their flawless start to the 2026/27 Uganda Premier League season.
The eagerly anticipated Matchday Four contest brought together the only two teams that had won each of their opening three league fixtures. Blacks Power struck first through Oscar Otim, but Lawrence Oloboro restored parity before halftime. Simon Achidi then delivered the decisive goal after the interval, completing BUL’s comeback and preserving the Eastern Giants’ perfect record.
With four wins from four matches, Alex Isabirye’s side remain firmly in control at the top. The result ended Blacks Power’s winning run, although the promoted club again demonstrated why it is among the season’s impressive early performers.
Oscar Otim Gives Blacks Power the Lead
Blacks Power arrived in Njeru with confidence after victories over Ntugasaze, Police and Maroons. Rather than sitting deep against the league leaders, Simon Peter Mugerwa’s team showed ambition and earned its reward in the 20th minute.
Otim put the visitors 1-0 ahead and presented BUL with a major test. Blacks Power had something to protect, while the hosts needed to respond against an organised side that had conceded only once in its first three outings.
Lawrence Oloboro Restores Parity Before Halftime
BUL’s response arrived in the 38th minute when Lawrence Oloboro levelled the score. The equaliser ensured the hosts went into halftime at 1-1 and shifted momentum back in their favour at a crucial stage of the game.
Oloboro’s goal showed the resilience of a team that had enjoyed comfortable victories over Kataka and Ntugasaze but now faced a disciplined opponent. BUL did not panic after conceding and found an answer before the interval.
The equaliser forced Blacks Power to rethink their approach. With both perfect records on the line, the second half became a test of nerve, tactical discipline and finishing quality.
Simon Achidi Completes BUL’s Comeback
The decisive moment came in the 56th minute. Simon Achidi struck to put BUL 2-1 ahead, turning the match around within 36 minutes of Otim’s opener.
Achidi’s goal separated the teams and reinforced BUL’s attacking depth. After taking the lead, the hosts protected their advantage and saw out the contest to collect three more points.
For Blacks Power, the defeat was disappointing but far from damaging to their broader ambitions. They led the league’s most prolific early-season side away from home, remained competitive throughout and lost only by a single goal. Those details offer encouragement for a newly promoted team seeking stability in the top flight.
BUL’s Perfect Start Strengthens Title Ambitions
BUL have now beaten Express 1-0, Kataka 4-1, Ntugasaze 4-1 and Blacks Power 2-1. That sequence leaves them with 12 points, 11 goals scored and only three conceded after four league games.
The numbers tell an encouraging story, but the variety of the victories is equally notable. BUL edged a tight opener, recorded two emphatic wins and then came from behind against an in-form opponent. Successful title challenges require more than dominant performances; they also depend on the ability to recover when a match becomes uncomfortable.
That blend of quality and character could prove decisive later.
Isabirye had called for improvement despite the previous 4-1 victory over Ntugasaze, particularly in midfield control and distribution. Beating Blacks Power after conceding first suggests his players can absorb pressure, make adjustments and deliver decisive moments. The season remains young, but four consecutive victories have established BUL as the early benchmark.
Blacks Power Remain a Team to Watch
Blacks Power leave Njeru without points, yet their opening four matches still represent an excellent return to the Uganda Premier League. Three victories from four fixtures give Mugerwa’s side nine points and a strong platform for the weeks ahead.
Their early success has been built on organisation and resilience. They defeated Ntugasaze and Police 1-0 before coming from behind to beat Maroons 2-1. Against BUL, they again showed courage by taking the lead.
The challenge now is to respond positively. One defeat against the league leaders does not erase the progress already made. If Blacks Power retain their defensive discipline and continue producing goals at key moments, they can remain competitive in the upper half rather than focusing only on survival.
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Verdict
BUL’s 2-1 win was a significant early-season statement. They faced another unbeaten side, recovered from Otim’s opening goal and secured victory through Oloboro and Achidi. The performance combined attacking quality with the resilience required of genuine championship contenders.
Blacks Power’s winning streak is over, but their display confirmed that their strong start was no accident. They made BUL work for every point and remain well positioned after four rounds. For now, however, the spotlight belongs to the Eastern Giants: four matches, four wins and a growing belief that this could develop into a serious Uganda Premier League title campaign.
