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David GOMBE
Defending champions Buweekula had been held to a goalless draw by a resilient Kyaddondo side as a result of the 2026 Airtel Masaza Cup purchased underway on the Nationwide Lecturers College (NTC) Grounds in Mubende on Saturday.
In entrance of a vibrant crowd that turned as a lot as witness the opening fixture of Buganda’s premier soccer match, both aspect produced a fiercely contested encounter nevertheless failed to look out the breakthrough no matter creating a lot of promising alternate options.
Buweekula, seeking to begin their title defence with most elements, beloved spells of possession and territorial dominance, nevertheless Kyaddondo remained disciplined all via, irritating the reigning champions with an organised defensive present.
The two teams exchanged assaults in a intently fought contest carried out beneath sunny circumstances, with clear-cut potentialities proving exhausting to return by. As a result of the match wore on, both aspect resorted to long-range efforts and set gadgets in search of a winner, nevertheless neither goalkeeper was considerably troubled as the game resulted in a stalemate.
Whatever the absence of targets, the match provided an early glimpse of the competitiveness anticipated all via this 12 months’s match, with neither side eager to concede ground inside the opening spherical.
Kyaddondo midfielder Trevor Kalule emerged as a result of the standout performer of the afternoon. His energy, composure on the ball and tireless work worth earned him the Man of the Match accolade after a commanding present in the midst of the park.
Speaking after the match, Airtel Uganda Product sales Director Ali Balunywa praised the usual of soccer exhibited by every teams and well-known the rising professionalism all through the rivals.
“I’ve favored the opener proper now as a result of extreme necessities of play and the experience on present. Whereas neither group managed to achieve, you’ll clearly see the usual, tactical self-discipline and dedication from both aspect. At this stage of the match, every stage points and neither group wanted to lose ground,” Balunywa talked about.
He reaffirmed Airtel Uganda’s dedication to supporting the match and nurturing soccer experience all through the dominion.
“As Airtel, we’re as quickly as as soon as extra proud to be part of a match that brings of us collectively and offers a platform for experience enchancment. The Airtel Masaza Cup continues to promote unity, togetherness and group engagement, values that are very important to us as a mannequin.”
The Katikkiro of Buganda, Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga, who officiated the match’s opening match, applauded every teams for an entertaining contest and talked about the fixture had provided an encouraging start to what’s anticipated to be a extraordinarily aggressive 2026 Airtel Masaza Cup advertising marketing campaign.
Owek. Mayiga moreover advisable Airtel Uganda for its continued help of the match, noting that the partnership has carried out a key place in preserving Buganda’s cultural heritage whereas fostering group enchancment by sport.
“We’re grateful to Airtel Uganda for persistently supporting our imaginative and prescient. The Airtel Masaza Cup is bigger than a soccer match; it’s a platform that promotes unity, identification and self-discipline amongst our of us. By the use of such partnerships, we proceed to guard our heritage whereas strengthening communities all through the dominion,” he talked about
Previous soccer, the 2026 model carries a sturdy social message beneath the theme, “Males Ought to Take the Lead inside the Battle In the direction of HIV/AIDS to Save the Lady Child.” The advertising marketing campaign seeks to mobilise males all through Buganda and previous to play a additional energetic place in defending youthful girls and combating the unfold of HIV/AIDS.
The match resumes subsequent weekend with Ssese web internet hosting Bulemeezi on Saturday, June 20. On Sunday, June 21, Busiro will face Gomba, whereas Buddu sort out Buluuli whereas Mawokota welcomes Kyaggwe.
