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Kabaka of Buganda Ronald Muwenda Mutebi will be the chief guest as Buddu battles Buwekula in the final of 2022 Airtel Masaza tournament on Saturday evening at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende.
Buwekula and Buddu will be meeting for the second time in this year’s tourney, having played out to a 2-all stalemate in the group stages.
Isaac Musiima netted a brace for Buwekula while Bruno Bunyaga and Edward Namasa scored for Buddu.
Before the final match, there will be a losers’ match played between Bulemeezi and Mawokota.
The Masaza tournament which is a competition among the 18 Masaza (counties) of Buganda kingdom is among the most popular local football tournaments which has produced many national players over the years.
Journey To Final.
Buddu eliminated Bulemeezi on Penalties 3-1 at the Semifinals held at Njeru in December 2021.
Buddu, who lost last year’s final to Gomba will be playing in their fifth Masaza Cup final targeting to win their second title, having won their first in 2016.
For Buwekula, they beat three champions [2013, 2007, 2005] Mawokota 5-3 on penalties as well to reach this far after normal time ending 1-all.
They have never won this prestigious trophy and will be targeting their first championship in this competition.
BUDDU MASAZA CUP SQUAD
Michael Lutaaya and Nasifu Kabuye (GKs) , CAPTAING- Ssentongo Abdallah, Haruna Lukwago, Gideon Odongo, Jonathan Oluka, Fahad Nsamba, Geofrey Gaganga, Bruno Bunyaga, Marvin Kavuma, Sharifu Ssengendo, Isma Lamitara, Vianny Bukenya, Jaffer Kaziro, Steven Muwawu and Brian Omirambe.
Manager: Steven Bogere.
BUWEKULA MASAZA CUP TEAM
Isaac Kwizera Onyango, Jjumbe, Patrick Mubiru(GKs) , CAPTAIN – Shafik Kakande, Emmanuel Yiga, Alex Kizito, Benard Alijuna, Michael Kimera, Raymond Marvin Witakire, Michael Abura, Isaac Musiima, Ivan Ssemujju, Ismail Tamubula, Fahad , Stuart Otunnu, Anthony Kizito and Lucky Johnson Kasagga.
Manager : Frank Mulindwa.
Past Winners :
2020: Gomba
2019: Bulemeezi
2018: Singo
2017: Gomba
2016: Buddu
2015: Singo
2014: Gomba
2013: Mawokota
2012: Bulemeezi
2011: Buluri
2010: Not Held
2009: Gomba
2008: Kyadondo
2007: Mawokota
2006: Kooki
2005: Mawokota
2004: Gomba
The winners will pocket prize money of Shs. 12M, runners up Shs. 9M, third placed team Shs. 7M and the fourth will bag Shs5M.
