The MTN Busoga Masaza Cup kicked off in spectacular vogue on Saturday, with ten-man Bugweri delivering a shocking 2-0 victory over the reigning champions Busiki. The ambiance at Bugweri District Headquarters playground was electrical as 1000’s of followers, together with the Kyabazinga of Busoga, William Wilberforce Gabula Nadiope IV, turned out to witness the seventh version of the event.
The match, which set the tone for this yr’s competitors, noticed Bugweri dominate the Nendha Hill Group in an exhilarating contest. Despite a powerful begin from each groups, it was Bugweri who drew first blood. The breakthrough got here within the thirty seventh minute when a nook from the industrious winger Mathias Kasadha was deflected into the web by Busiki’s towering defender Fahad Mukose.
After the break, Bugweri continued to press, and their persistence paid off within the 57th minute. Kasadha, as soon as once more on the coronary heart of the motion, laid in a go for Arafat Nkola, who volleyed dwelling a shocking objective from 25 yards, doubling Bugweri’s lead. Despite a late setback with defender Isma Kagere being despatched off for time losing deep into damage time, Bugweri held on to safe a memorable victory.
Bugweri’s Saza coach, Emmanuel Balyejusa, praised his group’s collective effort. “Our spirit of togetherness helped us win at this time. Now that we’ve a powerful starting, there isn’t any turning again,” famous Balyejusa.
On the opposite aspect, Busiki’s coach, Dennis Watuke, pointed to a scarcity of cohesion in his group. “Our gamers lacked a correct mixture due to coming late to the camp,” Watuke stated.
As the event continues, followers can look ahead to extra thrilling motion subsequent weekend with three matches on Saturday and one on Sunday. The fixtures are as follows:
Saturday, August 10 Matches:
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Bukono vs. Bugabula at Ivukula Subcounty Playground
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Luuka vs. Kigulu at Kiyunga Saza Ground
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Bukooli Namayingo vs. Butembe at Namayingo Primary School Playground
Sunday, August 11 Match:
MTN Uganda has considerably invested on this yr’s version, injecting over Shs 550 million. The prime 4 groups will compete for prize cash of Shs 13 million, Shs 9 million, Shs 6 million, and Shs 4 million, respectively.
