The MTN Busoga Masaza Cup surged into match day 4 with a dramatic showcase, as Butembe emerged as the only winners on Saturday.
The spotlight of the day got here from Budondo Subcounty Playground, the place Nicolous Mukiibi etched his identify into event historical past by scoring the quickest objective ever recorded.
Mukiibi, the dynamic quantity 9 for Butembe, stole the highlight with a shocking strike simply 48 seconds into the sport. After receiving a exact threaded cross from Ivan Nakalanga, who had himself been arrange by Abbey Mulamba’s cross, Mukiibi unleashed a strong shot from 25 yards to safe the early lead.
Despite a decided effort from the visiting aspect, Butembe’s protection remained steadfast, denying any clear-cut probabilities all through the 90 minutes. This spectacular efficiency propelled Butembe to the highest of the Kagulu Hill Group standings with 4 factors from two matches. Buzaaya follows in second place with three factors, whereas the 2022 champions Bukooli Namayingo path in third.
Butembe’s coach, Isaac Kitakule, expressed his gratitude for the win, praising his staff’s adherence to their sport plan. “I’ve to thank God for at this time’s victory. My gamers executed our technique completely by focusing on an early objective,” Kitakule remarked.
In distinction, Afan Ikoba, the coach of the opposing aspect, was visibly pissed off together with his staff’s missed alternatives. “Conceding so early was a setback. We struggled to create and convert probabilities, however we nonetheless have room to right our errors,” Ikoba stated.
Elsewhere, on the Buseesa floor, Bugweri and Budiope performed out a 1-1 draw, leaving Bugweri atop the Nendha Hill Group with 4 factors, degree with Budiope. Bulamogi and Busiki are shut behind, every with three factors.
Bunha, nonetheless looking for their first win, have been held to a 1-1 draw by Luuka at Kiyunga Saza floor, leaving them winless with three attracts from their three matches.
The motion continues at this time as Busiki hosts Bulamogi and two-time champions Kigulu tackle Bukooli Bugiri at Iganga Saza Ground.
