In a high-stakes match on the Ntara Primary School playground, defending champions Mwenge South held Kitagwenda to a 1-1 draw, securing their place within the semifinals of the Tooro Kingdom MTN Masaza Cup 2024.
The match noticed Kitagwenda, who wanted a decisive win to remain within the match, begin robust. From the outset, they seemed the extra more likely to rating, making use of relentless stress on Mwenge South’s protection. Despite their efforts, the primary half concluded with none targets.
The second half noticed a shift in momentum. Mwenge South, needing solely a draw to advance, dominated possession however struggled to interrupt via Kitagwenda’s protection. However, within the 67th minute, Shariff Ahuura discovered the again of the web, giving Mwenge South a vital lead.
Kitagwenda, combating for survival within the match, responded ten minutes later. A protracted cross from defender Fred Kusiima was transformed by Confort Atuhaire, leveling the rating and reigniting their hopes. Despite a valiant effort, Kitagwenda couldn’t discover the successful aim they desperately wanted.
The draw means Mwenge South advances to the semifinals, the place they may face the winner between Ntoroko County and Kyaka. Kitagwenda, then again, is eradicated from the match. This draw marked Kitagwenda’s first level within the Tooro Kingdom MTN Masaza Cup 2024, a disappointing final result for a workforce with excessive expectations.
Reflecting on the match, Kitagwenda official Michael Karwani expressed his disappointment: “Our protection was not effectively organized and it price us the three factors which we would have liked to progress to the following stage. We are out of this 12 months’s match. Let’s go and reorganize and plan for the following 12 months. We recognize MTN and Tooro Kingdom for the partnership and all our followers who’ve supported us as much as this stage.”
In a earlier match, Kitagwenda suffered a heavy 1-4 defeat to Burahya on the Kyembogo Datic playground, which meant they wanted a 3-0 victory of their remaining group stage recreation to have any likelihood of advancing. This defeat, mixed with the draw towards Mwenge South, sealed their destiny on this 12 months’s match.
As the Tooro Kingdom MTN Masaza Cup 2024 progresses, Mwenge South’s journey continues as they goal to defend their title, whereas Kitagwenda seems to regroup and are available again stronger subsequent 12 months.