Buddu, Gomba advance to Masaza Cup final

2016 Masaza Football:

Semifinal Return Legs

• Busujju 1-1 Buddu (Agg:2-1)
• Gomba 2-0 Kyaggwe (Agg: 3-0)

It is confirmed two crowd pullers Buddu and Gomba will play in the 2016 Masaza Cup final.

The development followed the return legs of the two semi finals played on Sunday.

Buddu, 2015 losing finalists to Ssingo progressed after ejecting Busujju 2-1 on aggregate.

The return leg played at Mannya playground in Kamuli township off Mityana – Mubende road ended in a one all draw.

After a wasteful evening of the well attended match, Marida Kuteesa finally fastened his scoring laces tapping home the opener shortly after the second half started.

Yusufu Ssaka hit the side netting, an attempt the day’s referee had at first counted before he reversed the decision after bitter protest by the visiting fans, many of whom attacked him.

The Busujju captain, Stephen ‘Dube’ Ssebuffu with his Buddu counterpart, Shakidu Mbaziira together with the match referees before kick-off

With two minutes to the game collapse, Busujju, coached by SC Villa assistant coach Shafiq Bisaso found the equalizer through Brian Oyuka’s well converted penalty.

In the other semi-final, three time winners Gomba completed a double over Kyaggwe 2-0 at their Kabulasooke PTC fortress.

During the first leg, Gomba defeated Kyaggwe 1-0 at the Buikwe stadium.

Gomba will be seeking for their fourth crown after the heroics in 2004, 2009 and 2014 whilst Buddu are working toothless for the first success.

The finals of this year’s edition will be played on the 20^th August 2016 at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.

Busujju XI: Hadad Mutumba (G.K), Ashirafu Mandera, Henry Mugoya, Wilber Ssenyonga, Stephen ‘Dube’ Ssebufu (C), Brian Oyuka, Willy Kasozi, Isca Otto, Brian Mugume, Yusufu Ssaka

Subs: Dickson Kalanda (G.K), Isac Kiyili, Lawrence Kigonya, David Buwembo, Mohammed Ochaya, Jimy Nsonga, Moses Okweera

Head Coach: Shafiq Bisaso

Assistant Coach: Felix Ssekabuuza

Buddu XI: Collins Ntege (G.K), Steven Muwawu, Umaru Kato, Jeriga Atendere, Paul Waswa, Gilbert Obenjan, Joseph Jjanjali, Shakidu Mbazira, Robert Mukongotya, Julius Kazibwe, Marida Kuteesa

Subs: Emma Were (G.K), Emma Kavuma, Sinaya Kalevu, Umaru Kayemba, Arnold Sembuya, Isac Ogwang, Badru Nsimbe

Head coach: Steven Bogere

Assistant Coach: Simon Mugerwa

Masaza Football Past Winners:

2004 – Gomba

2005 – Mawokota

2006– Kooki

2007 – Mawokota

2008 –  Kyadondo

2009 – Gomba

2010 – Not Held

2011 – Buluri

2012 – Buleemezi

2013 – Mawokota

2014 – Gomba

2015 –  Ssingo

2016 – ??