Kyaggwe have reached the 2026 Masaza Cup last after holding Bugerere to a goalless draw within the semi-final second leg at Ntenjeru Saza Grounds on Sunday night.
The end result was sufficient for Kyaggwe to progress 1-0 on mixture, having gained the primary leg 1-0 at dwelling.
Kyaggwe entered the return leg figuring out {that a} draw can be adequate to safe their place within the last, they usually defended their benefit to ebook a showdown with five-time champions Gomba.
The qualification marks solely the second Masaza Cup last look in Kyaggwe’s historical past. Their earlier last got here in 2024, once they reached the title decider after eliminating Buweekula within the semi-finals, solely to lose 1-0 to Buddu.
Kyaggwe will now face a well-known heavyweight within the type of Gomba Lions, who secured their place within the last after eliminating Butambala.
Gomba defeated Butambala 1-0 within the second leg on Saturday, October 3, advancing 3-0 on mixture after profitable the primary leg 2-0.
The ultimate will due to this fact pit Kyaggwe’s ambition of profitable their first Masaza Cup title towards Gomba’s expertise and wealthy historical past within the competitors.
Gomba are the report champions, having lifted the trophy 5 instances in 2004, 2009, 2014, 2017 and 2020. They are going to be searching for a sixth crown, whereas Kyaggwe might be decided to show their second last look right into a maiden championship.
The 2026 Masaza Cup last is scheduled for October 31 at Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku, the place the 2 sides will battle for the title.
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