Budiope Saza superior to the quarterfinals of the MTN Busoga Masaza Cup after their rivals, Bugweri Saza, did not honor their rescheduled match on Sunday.
The match, a vital decider within the Bukowe Hill group, was initially deserted within the thirty eighth minute because of an harm to Budiope’s goalkeeper, Musa Matende. The organizers rescheduled the match to Irundu Primary School playground in Buyende District.
However, Bugweri Saza opted to boycott the match, citing safety considerations on the venue and a disagreement with the match’s organizing committee. Grace Kaziba, Bugweri’s crew supervisor, defined their resolution:
“Following all that we handed via, we had written to the TOC to have the rematch performed on a impartial venue citing lack of safety at Irundu Primary School playground however the committee didn’t contemplate our request, so we needed to pull out of the match, to let Budiope undergo.”
David Mwesigwa, the match spokesperson, indicated that the organizing committee is awaiting a remaining report from the match officers earlier than making a proper assertion.
Despite the controversy, the match will proceed with the quarterfinals scheduled for November eighth and ninth at Bugembe Stadium. Butembe, Busiki, Bugabula, Bunha, Buzaaya, Bukono, Kigulu, and Budiope have all secured their spots within the knockout stage.