Ivan Mayanja’s Solitary Strike Earned Maroons Victory Over BUL FC.

UPL: Ivan Mayanja’s Solitary Strike Earned Maroons Victory Over BUL FC

The StarTimes Uganda Premier League resumed today with a thrilling encounter between Maroons Football Club and BUL FC at Luzira Prisons Barracks Playground, and the hosts emerged victorious thanks to a solitary strike from Attacking Midfielder Ivan Mayanja. The skilled playmaker scored the only goal of the game in the 22nd minute, securing all three points for the Prisons warders and delighting their fans. Mayanja’s impressive performance was a testament to his growing influence on the team, and his goal was a fitting reward for his tireless efforts on the pitch.

Mayanja together with his teammates Ogama and Onegi celebrating after he had scored the goal credit to Ken

Maroons FC goalkeeper Simon Tamale was the undisputed hero of the match, pulling off a string of crucial saves to deny BUL FC any hope of an equalizer. His outstanding display between the posts earned him the Man of the Match award, a testament to his exceptional goalkeeping skills. Muhammad Ssenfuma’s side, Maroons Football Club, recorded their seventh win of the season, and they currently occupy ninth place on the table with 29 points from 22 matches.

Speaking before the game, BUL FC coach Alex Isabirye had expressed concerns about the difficulty of playing at Luzira Prisons Playground, citing it as a daunting task for his team. His fears proved justified as Maroons FC secured a 1-0 win.

Credit to BUL FC

Meanwhile, BUL FC’s hopes of closing the gap on the top teams in the league were dealt a significant blow by the defeat. The visitors had been expected to put up a strong challenge, but they were unable to break down Maroons’ resolute defense, and Ivan Mayanja’s goal ultimately proved decisive. After today’s loss, BUL FC now sit eighth on the table with 30 points from 22 matches, and they will be looking to bounce back from this setback when they next take to the pitch.

In a post-match interview, Ivan Mayanja expressed his sheer delight after scoring the winning goal for Maroons FC against BUL FC, revealing he felt elated about netting his third goal of the season. “I’m on cloud nine, having scored my third goal of the season,” he said. Mayanja further emphasized that every goal he had scored had contributed to his team’s victories, which was a phenomenal boost to his personal statistics. “All the goals I’ve scored have earned us wins, and it’s a fantastic addition to my Statistics,” he added with a smile.

Credit to BUL FC.

Maroons Football Club will return to action away from home at the MTN Omondi Stadium Lugogo against rejuvenated NEC FC on the 18th of this month 2026, and they will be looking to build on the momentum from today’s win. With their next opponents determined to make a statement, it promises to be an enthralling encounter, and fans are eagerly looking forward to it