2017 Airtel Buganda Masaza football tourney:
- Opening match (Saturday, 13th May): Buddu Vs Mawogola
- At Masaka Recreational stadium, Masaka (3:30 p.m)
The match officials to handle the opening match of the 2017 Airtel Masaza Cup between hosts Buddu and rivals Mawogola have been released.
The development was confirmed on Thursday by Faridah Bongole, the tournament official mouth piece.
Bongole disclosed to Kawowo Sports;
The committee appointing the referees named the officials who will handle the opening match between Buddu and Mawogola.
We expect a great match also watched by His Highness, Ssabasajja Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II
The tournament referees’ organizing committee named former FIFA referee Rajab Bakasambe as the center referee.
Isa Masembe and Fred Kiwanuka are the first and second assistant referees respectively.
Meanwhile, Charles Wasswa is the fourth official.
The others shall be Edrisa Kiwanuka as the referee assessor and Samuel Mpiima who will be the match commissioner.
His Majesty the Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II shall be the chief guest amidst thousands of spectators and Kingdom well-wishers as the tournament gets underway.
The annual tournament is sponsored by Airtel Uganda as the main financiers.
Last week, Airtel Uganda handled over the official match balls, money and kits to each of the 19 Masaza teams at Bulange in Mengo, Kampala.
Mawokota and Gomba have won the tournament a record three times each. Other winners are Buddu, Singo, Bulemeezi, Kooki, Kyadondo and Buluri.
Match officials:
Center Referee: Rajab Bakasambe
1st Assistant Referee: Isa Masembe
2nd Assistant Referee: Fred Kiwanuka
4th Official: Charles Wasswa
Referee assessor: Edirisa Kiwanuka
Match Commissioner: Samuel Mpiima
Masaza Cup Football Champions (Since 2004):
2016 – Buddu
2015 – Singo
2014 – Gomba
2013 – Mawokota
2012– Bulemeezi
2011– Buluri
2010– Not Held
2009– Gomba
2008– Kyadondo
2007– Mawokota
2006– Kooki
2005– Mawokota
2004– Gomba