Buddu grabs this year’s Masaza

Buddu have been crowned champions of Masaza Cup 2021 after defeating Buwekula 2-0 in entertaining final held at home of Vipers SC St Mary’s stadium in Kitende.

The Kabaka of Buganda Ronald Muwenda Mutebi graced the function as the chief guest and handed over the trophy to Buddu Captain Marvin Kavuma in a crowdy venue.

Marvin Kavuma and forward Bruno Bunyaga scored the all important goals for Steven Bogere’s side. Kavuma headed for Buddu infront in the 60th minute and Bunyaga sealed the win the 71st minute.

Buwekula had dominated the first first half of the game with a good possession and looked a better side up to the 60th minute when they conceded.

Danger man and Captain Shafic Kakande also got a clear opportunity to put his side in the lead but failed to capitalize on defenders Lukwaho and Aluka mistake when they collided close to the end of the first half.

Buddu had two opportunities to score a first half goal but midfielder Ayiman Twaha missed a header in the 18th minute and Sengendo had missed the first chance of the game in the first minute.

Shortly after Micheal Abura missed the best chance for Buwekula Masaza veteran Marvin Kavuma scored for Buddu with a well struck header off Gideon Odongo well crafted freekick.

Bogere has won Buddu the second Masaza title as coach after winning it for them in 2016. Buddu has joined Ssingo and Bulemeezi among the two time Masaza Cup winners.

It is only record winners Gomba with 5 titles and Mawokota with 3 titles that have won it more times than Buddu, Ssingo and Bulemeezi.

Buwekula XI

Isaac Kwizera, Alex Kizito, Emmanuel Yiga Stuart Otuunu, Anthony Kirumira, Benard Alijuna, Ismil Tamubula, Micheal Abura, Abdul Nsereko, Shafiq Kakande, Isaac Musiima

Substitutes
Nassif Kamulegeya, Micheal Kimera, Raymond Marvin Witaikire, Johnson Kasajja , Ivan Semujju, Joram Nsubuga, Patrick Mubiru, Walter Alere, Fahad Jumbe

Buddu Ssaza XI
Micheal Lutaaya, Haruna Lukwaho, Gideon Odongo, Jonathan Oluka, Abdallah Sentongo, Ayiman Twaha, Fahad Nsamba, Geoffrey Gaganga, Bruno Bunyaga, Marvin Kavuma , Sharif Sengendo

Substitutes

Nassif Kabuye, Stephen Muwawu, Jaffer Kaziro, Edward Namasa, Vianney Bukenya, Brian Omirambe, Ismail Lamatara

Match officials

Referee: Julius Kasibante
Assistant referee 1: Micheal Kalule
Assistant referee 2: Brianson Musisi
Forth official: Henry Musisi

2019 champions Bulemeezi won bronze in the classification match after defeating Two time champions Mawokota.

Masaza Cup organising chairman Hajji Sulaiman Ssejengo was greatful for every one who has done the great work. “Today is a special day to celebrate for us as the organizers that we are achieving targets as to why his majesty the Kabaka started the Masaza Tournament. We want to thank the partners and Sponsors we have on board.“

The minister for Sports in Buganda Kingdom Owek Henry Sekabembe thanked Dr Lawrence Mulindwa and the different parties that have made the tournament a success.

Buddu grabs this year’s Masaza

“I want to appreciate the organising committee that we have managed to do it amidst the challenges, I want to start by appreciating the media, the sponsors; Airtel, Centinary bank UNAIDS, CBS, want to appreciate the different individuals, the fans that have supported their counties”

The future of the Masaza Tournament is bright, Want to lastly appreciate the management of St Mary’s stadium and Doctor Lawrence Mulindwa

Individual Awards

MVP
Micheal Lutaaya (Buddu)

Top Scorer
Isaac Musiima – 6 goals -Buwekula

Most discplined team(Fair play award)

Buwekula

Prize Money

Buddu (Champions) -UGX 12M

Buwekula 2nd – UGX 9M

Bulemeezi 3rd – UGX 7M

Mawokota 4th – UGX 5 M