Bugabula Saza’s staff continued their sturdy begin on this 12 months’s MTN Busoga Masaza Cup, securing a 2-1 win over a decided Bunhole Bunhanhumba in Sunday’s Mawembe Hill group match held at Kamuli Park Playground.
The residence facet, led by the prolific Majid Kazindula, took the lead within the thirty seventh minute when Kazindula, a standout contender for this 12 months’s golden boot, capitalized on a free ball from teammate Collins Wakowera, volleying residence to place Bugabula forward.
However, the guests responded rapidly after the break. Rashid Mugere leveled the rating within the forty seventh minute with a intelligent chip over Bugabula’s advancing goalkeeper, Reagan Mudusu, bringing Bunhole Bunhanhumba again into the sport.
Despite a number of defensive lapses, Bunhole Bunhanhumba managed to remain within the contest, due to their distinctive goalkeeper, Nasser Kalulu, who made six essential saves. Yet, the decisive second got here within the seventy fifth minute when Aaron Birikadde unleashed a thunderous strike from 25 yards out, leaving Kalulu helpless as Bugabula secured their second win of the marketing campaign.
With this victory, Bugabula now tops the group standings with six factors, whereas Bunhole Bunhanhumba sits in second place with three factors. Bukono stays with out factors after the primary spherical.
Reflecting on the match, Bugabula coach Ronald Lukungu stated, “It was a tense match towards an excellent staff that competed effectively towards us within the first half, however our calm method within the second half helped us to bag residence three factors. It’s a pleasure to be among the many groups main a gaggle earlier than the interval.”
Bunhole Bunhanhumba’s coach, Ali Kasolo, expressed optimism regardless of the loss: “My gamers didn’t have an opportunity of coaching collectively within the camp. But we hope to present Bugabula an excellent sport within the return fixture subsequent weekend. I pledge to the staff patron to enhance on the staff’s help.”
The motion resumes subsequent weekend with a collection of matches within the second spherical.
