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David GOMBE
The 2026 Masaza Cup formally kicked off on Saturday at Mubende Nationwide Teachers’ School in Buweekula Ssaza, with defending champions Buweekula and Kyaddondo having fun with out a goalless draw inside the match’s opening match.
The extraordinarily attended opening fixture launched collectively soccer followers from all through Buganda, cultural leaders, sponsors, native leaders and soccer stakeholders in a vibrant celebration of sport, unity and neighborhood delight. The match was graced by the Katikkiro of Buganda, Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga, who represented His Majesty Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II.
Although every teams failed to hunt out the once more of the net, the match delivered a aggressive present, with Kyaddondo having enjoyable with the stronger start inside the first half whereas Buweekula grew into the game after the break. Kyaddondo captain Trevor Kalule was named Man of the Match for his composed administration, defensive command and nicely timed clearances all via the competitors.
Speaking on the opening match, the Katikkiro beneficial the usual of soccer and self-discipline exhibited by every teams and followers, noting that the extent of opponents inside the Buganda Masaza Cup continues to rise yearly. He moreover highlighted the match’s rising impression on Ugandan soccer, citing newest examples of players who’ve progressed from the Masaza Cup to shine at nationwide membership stage.
As certainly one of many key sponsors of the match, Plascon Uganda reaffirmed its continued dedication to supporting the Buganda Masaza Cup, now marking its fourth 12 months of sponsorship. Plascon’s involvement inside the match varieties part of the mannequin’s wider contribution to sports activities actions development, cultural delight and neighborhood engagement all through Uganda.
Daniel Kayongo, Plascon’s Head of Promoting and advertising and marketing well-known that the Masaza Cup stays one of many essential extremely efficient platforms for nurturing native soccer experience, bringing communities collectively and celebrating the spirit of Buganda. He said Plascon is proud to proceed standing with the match because of it represents the similar values the mannequin champions by its Twaake initiative: unity, passion, resilience and assist for Ugandan sport.
He further highlighted Plascon’s sponsorship of Buddu FC, certainly one of many 18 teams collaborating inside the Masaza Cup, as one different demonstration of the mannequin’s direct funding in grassroots soccer. He well-known that Buddu’s participation continues to current Plascon an opportunity to connect additional deeply with followers, players and communities by soccer.
He moreover thanked the followers who travelled in large numbers to Mubende to assist their teams, applauding their passion, coloration and self-discipline all via the opening fixture. The facility from the followers continues to make the Masaza Cup one of many essential vibrant and culturally important soccer competitions inside the nation.
Buweekula, who lifted the 2025 Masaza Cup title, are drawn inside the Bulange Group alongside Kyaddondo, Buddu, Busujju, Buluuli and Buvuma. The match is sponsored by Airtel Uganda, Plascon Uganda, Centenary Monetary establishment, UNAIDS and Pilsner King.
The Buganda Masaza Cup continues to operate a major platform for determining and rising soccer experience, whereas strengthening neighborhood identification and cultural delight all through the Kingdom.
