2022 Masaza Cup final:
Busiro 2-1 Buddu
Busiro county football team has won their maiden Buganda Masaza cup title after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Buddu county in a well contested final at the Mutesa II Wankulukuku stadium on Saturday, March 4, 2023.
Pacy winger Isaac Ofoywoth and stylish midfielder Masuudi Kafumbe netted for the champions.
Buddu’s consolation came from Denis Kalanzi.
Ofoywoth gave Busiro the early lead before Kalanzi equalized with a header coming to the mandatory half time clock.
Kafumbe grabbed the late-late winner in the third minute of added time to spark wild celebrations.
This is Busiro’s first ever Masaza Cup title in as many as seasons and joins the elite cluster of champions.
The champions claimed the cash prize of UGX 12,000,000/=, gold medals and a glittering trophy.
The runners up (Buddu) walked away with silver medals and UGX 9,000,000/=.
The final was graced by the Katikkiro of Buganda Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga who was the chief guest in the absence of the King, Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II.
Ssingo county team was presented with medals and a Check worth 7 million Uganda shillings, after finishing third without playing the third place play off game because to Bulemeezi’s disqualification by the organising committee due to indiscipline in the 2022 Masaza Championships.
Buddu eliminated Bulemeezi at the semifinal stage last year in October while Busiro saw off Ssingo 4-3 on aggregate to reach the finals.
Gomba are the record champions after winning this championship that only accommodates non-Uganda Premier League, FUFA Big League, Uganda Cranes, U-23 and U-20 players for five times.
Players Used
Busiro: Anthony Emojong, Vincent Agaku, Godfrey Alijoe, Rashid Ssemwogerere, Alex Mandela, Joel Sserunjogi, Jimmy Kalema, Ronnie Ziraba, Ivan Ofoyrwoth, Lawrence Kambugu, Akram Muzanyi
Subs; Masudi Kafumbe, Sulaiman Mutyaba, Ibra Kasenge, Simon Kizito, James Ejukei, Philip Kaggwa, Paul Nsubuga
Buddu : Nazir Kibuule, Pius Ssebulime, Reagan Kirumira, Twaha Ayman, Arnold Odong, Shamir Kimwero, Fred Atuhwere, Marvin Nyanzi, Viane Bukenya, Godfrey Seekibengo, Denis Kalanzi
Subs : Ashraf Bwabya, Jaffer Kaziro, Sharif Lubega, Badru Kabanda, Geoffrey Gaganga, Brian Omirambe, Allan Sserunga
Bellow is the list of Winners Since its establishment in 2004:
2022: Busiro
2021: Buddu
2020: Gomba
2019: Bulemeezi
2018: Singo
2017: Gomba
2016: Buddu
2015: Singo
2014: Gomba
2013: Mawokota
2012: Bulemeezi
2011: Bululi
2010: Not Held
2009: Gomba
2008: Kyadondo
2007: Mawokota
2006: Kooki
2005: Mawokota
2004: Gomba
