This past weekend in the MTN Busoga Masaza Cup was a spectacle of thrilling football
matches and exciting bicycle races that had fans on the edge of their seats. Let's dive into the
highlights from both Saturday and Sunday.
Saturday's Football Matches:
In a heart-pounding clash, Bugweri and Bukono saza went head-to-head, with Bugweri narrowly
emerging victorious with a late 1-0 win. Tough tackling central defender Dan Bakaki became the
hero of the day, securing the winning goal from a penalty spot in the 88th minute.
Coach Kenneth Kaluuba expressed his satisfaction with the win and emphasized the
importance of building future Cranes stars through the Busoga Masaza tournament. On the
other side, Bukono's head coach, Issa Kifuuwa, lamented the late penalty decision but remained
hopeful for his team's qualification.
Bulamogi saza continued their surprising run with a 1-0 victory over two-time champions Kigulu
at Kasokwe primary school playground. Willy Igoole sealed the win with a goal after 25 minutes.
After losing their first two matches, Bulamogi has turned the tables with back-to-back victories,
climbing into second place in the standings with 6 points.
Reigning champions Bukooli Namayingo encountered a hurdle, playing out a scoreless draw
against Bunhole Bunanumba. This marked their first points dropped in the season.
Sunday's Football Match:
In a heated encounter at Namutumba Upper Primary School playground, leaders Busiki and
Bugabula saza battled to a goalless draw. Despite the sweltering heat and a refreshing drizzle,
fans were treated to a thrilling match.
Both teams created several opportunities but failed to find the back of the net. After the full 90
minutes, Busiki saza secured their spot in the quarter-finals as group leaders with 7 points from
three matches. Bugabula climbed into second place in the group with 2 points.
With such thrilling action on the football field, the MTN Busoga Masaza Cup continues to be a
must-watch tournament. Fans can look forward to more captivating encounters in the upcoming
fixtures as the competition heats up. Stay tuned for further updates from this year's tournament.
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