BUL Football Club have announced the signing of striker Dickson Matama from Jinja North Football Club. Matama has inked a three-year contract with the Eastern Giants and will join his new teammates for pre-season preparations.
Expressing his excitement about the move, Matama said, “I think BUL are the team that can improve me as a player. According to the way I play, it is the team I believe can elevate my game, and I believe I am going to become a monster while here.”
“I think I am in the right place that can help me grow as a player, and I promise to work very hard not to disappoint. I am a kind of a striker who likes scoring goals, and I hope to hit at least 15 goals next season,” he added.
Head coach Abbey Kikomeko Bogere is confident in Matama’s abilities, having followed his progress in the big league.
“I have been following him, I have been watching him in the big league, and I realised he can score. He is so fast, he is that kind of striker who can’t fail to score. If given three, four, or five chances, Mataama can convert at least three of them if given the opportunity to play,” said Bogere.
Bogere further highlighted the need for a reliable partner for Alex Kitata, BUL’s primary striker last season.
“We only had Alex Kitata on the striking line last season, and we struggled whenever he was injured. This time, we have opted to get a partner who can ably step in to help Kitata in case of anything, and I think we are not going to face the same challenges we faced in the previous season,” he said.
Matama’s football journey began at Bugembe Youth Academy, followed by stints at Dream Killer and Bugiri De School.
In 2022, he joined Jinja North, where he played a key role in the club’s promotion to the FUFA Big League, scoring 13 goals over two seasons. He also represented Butembe County in the Busoga Masaza Cup.
