Last yr’s MTN Busoga Masaza Cup prime purpose scorer, Ashiraf Amuke, demonstrated why he’s a powerful contender for this yr’s Golden Boot by scoring the fastest-ever purpose within the event’s historical past.
Amuke netted the profitable purpose throughout the fortieth second, main holders Busiki to a 1-0 victory over Bulamogi. This essential win has positioned Busiki on the prime of the Nendha Hill group after the primary spherical of matches.
The match, held at Busiki College Namutumba on Sunday, was the ultimate sport of the primary spherical for the Nendha Hill group. The encounter was marked by dramatic moments, together with a missed penalty by Bulamogi’s Imuram Makumbi, whose try to equalize was thwarted by Busiki’s goalkeeper, Andrew Aboke.
Despite each groups showcasing attacking prowess, neither aspect managed to attain once more, permitting Busiki to safe their second consecutive residence win of the marketing campaign and sit atop the Nendha Hill group with 6 factors from three matches.
Busiki coach Dennis Watuke expressed satisfaction with the win however voiced frustration over the referee’s choices: “Good that we bought one other important residence win however we weren’t pleased with the referee’s choices. But we’re rallying our followers to cheer us extra as we head for 2 away matches that we should win to cement our spot into the quarter-finals.”
On the opposite hand, Bulamogi’s coach Godfrey Okello acknowledged the defeat: “We misplaced as we speak however we’re going again to the drafting board to work on our errors earlier than the second spherical.”
Elsewhere at Iganga floor, two-time winners Kigulu defeated Bukooli 1-0 to take the highest spot within the Bukowe Hill group with 7 factors. The standings on the finish of the primary spherical are as follows:
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Kagulu Hill Group: Butembe leads with 4 factors.
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Nendha Hill Group: Busiki leads with 6 factors.
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Mawembe Hill Group: Bugabula leads with 6 factors.
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Bukowe Hill Group: Kigulu leads with 7 factors.
