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The race for glory in the 2025 Masaza Cup entered a decisive phase this Sunday as the quarter-finals roared to life with passion, drama, and unforgettable moments. With the first leg done, every tie remains finely balanced, setting up a tantalizing return leg where nothing is guaranteed.
The day’s standout result unfolded at the Kyaggwe Ssaza Grounds, where the hosts asserted dominance with a 2-0 triumph over Ssese. The victory gives Kyaggwe a crucial edge as they look to finish the job in the return leg.
Elsewhere, Bugerere and Buluuli delivered a pulsating contest packed with end-to-end action. Bugerere emerged narrow 2-1 winners, inspired by Man of the Match Mike Katumwa, who broke the deadlock, before Osman Mayanja doubled the advantage. Despite a late Buluuli fightback, Bugerere held on to secure a valuable first-leg cushion.
In another tight affair, Buweekula edged Busujju 1-0, keeping their semi-final dream alive with a nervy finish that had fans on the edge of their seats.
Meanwhile, Mawokota and Ssingo fought out a hard-fought 0-0 stalemate, leaving their tie delicately poised ahead of the return clash.
Speaking during the Bugerere fixture, Herbert Ndugga, Pilsner King Representative, praised the energy that continues to define the tournament:
Since the season started in June, we have been on the ground for the Pilsner Match Day Experience, giving fans an experience like no other. The pride and passion that we’ve witnessed from the open rounds right up to today is what motivates us to deepen our commitment to the Masaza Cup as we celebrate the unifying power of football.”
With the second leg looming, fans can expect even fiercer battles as teams fight for a coveted place in the semi-finals. The Masaza Cup 2025 is proving once again why it stands as a jewel of Ugandan football, where tradition, pride, and raw passion converge.
Fans dance and celebrate during one of the quarterfinal games
Pilsner King, an innovation under the iconic Pilsner trademark, remains at the heart of the tournament’s festivities, having committed UGX 285 million to power the 21st edition of this prestigious competition.
