The MTN Busoga Masaza Cup returned with an intense set of quarterfinal fixtures at Kyabazinga Stadium in Bugembe, thrilling 1000’s of followers with upsets, standout performs, and top-level competitors. Friday’s opening day motion set the tone, as reigning champions Busiki had been shocked by Bugabula in a dramatic 1-0 defeat. Saturday’s video games noticed Kigulu and Bunha eradicated, as new challengers emerged to contest the coveted trophy.
Friday Quarterfinal Results:
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Bugabula 1-0 Busiki
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Budiope 0-2 Bukono
Saturday Quarterfinal Results:
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Kigulu 0-1 Buzaaya
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Bunha 1-3 Butembe
Bugabula Stuns Reigning Champions Busiki
In Friday’s headlining match, Bugabula eradicated defending champions Busiki, with Edgar Magombe’s beautiful 25-yard strike within the fifty fifth minute proving decisive. Magombe’s aim curled previous Busiki goalkeeper Andrew Aboket, sealing Bugabula’s place of their third consecutive semi-final and sending shockwaves by way of the match.
Busiki coach Dennis Watuke attributed the loss to his gamers’ disrupted rhythm following a delay within the match schedule. “We had been unfortunate to lose as we speak as a consequence of my workforce failing to search out the rhythm they’d throughout the group phases. My blame goes to the organizers for delaying the knockout matches, which affected our health and workforce chemistry,” he mentioned.
Meanwhile, Bugabula’s coach, Ronald Lukungu, credited his workforce’s preparedness and work ethic. “While different groups rested, I stored my gamers in coaching after the preliminary matches. I set a goal of seven wins to carry this trophy, and now we’re simply two wins away,” Lukungu mentioned with confidence.
Bukono Clinches Historic Semi-Final Spot
Bukono joined Bugabula within the semifinals after a scientific 2-0 win over Budiope, due to a brace from Joel Bola Matua. Budiope’s coach, Isa Kifuwa, lamented missed alternatives, as forwards Moses Adrole and Umaru Baluzibya squandered a number of possibilities. “It hurts to see our opponents capitalize on simply two possibilities to bury us,” Kifuwa remarked.
On the alternative bench, Bukono’s coach, Hussein Agaba, praised his workforce’s preparation and fortune. “We weren’t the stronger facet, however luck and good preparation received us by way of,” Agaba famous.
Buzaaya and Butembe Dominate Saturday’s Quarterfinals
On Saturday, Buzaaya edged out Kigulu 1-0, with Owen Mawejje scoring the one aim to safe Buzaaya’s first-ever semifinal look. Kigulu’s coach, Saleh Muwayi, expressed frustration along with his workforce’s lack of health and ending. “We lacked a killer intuition and weren’t match sufficient to remain within the recreation,” Muwayi mirrored.
Meanwhile, Butembe superior after a dominant 3-1 victory over Bunha, due to targets from Nicolous Mukiibi (penalty), Ibrahim Ssajabi, and Jonathan Waisswa. Despite Faizal Nadiope’s early equalizer for Bunha, Butembe managed the sport, sending their followers into celebration as they clinched a document sixth semifinal berth.
Upcoming Semi-Final Fixtures
With MTN backing this 12 months’s competitors with Shs 550 million, pleasure is constructing because the semi-finals method. Here’s the lineup:
As the semifinals draw nearer, followers can sit up for one other exhilarating spherical of motion, with new contenders and seasoned groups vying for a shot on the MTN Busoga Masaza Cup trophy.
