Bulemezi players

Airtel Masaza Cup 2019:

Quarterfinal return legs:

  • Bulemezi 1-0 Kyaggwe (*Bulemezi progresses 2-1 on aggregate)
  • Butambala 0-0 Buddu (*Buddu progresses 3-1 on aggregate)
  • Busiro 0-0 Ssese (*Busiro progresses 2-1 on aggregate)
  • Ssingo 1-1 Kyadondo (*Kyadondo progresses 3-2 on aggregate)

Bulemezi is through to the semifinals of the 2019 Airtel Masaza football tournament.

The feat was achieved after a 1-0 home victory at their dry, barren and dusty Kasana playground in Luwero on Sunday, 1st September 2019.

Towering striker Emmanuel Loki scored the priceless goal on the evening, coming in the 48th minute.

Bulemezi team

Bulemezi who are coached by Simon Peter Mugerwa now progresses 2-1 on aggregate following a one-all draw at the Mukono Bishops S.S playground last week.

Bulemezi won the championship in 2012 a year after losing in the finals to Buluri at Nakivubo Stadium.

Bulemezi head coach Simon Peter Mugerwa on the touchline shouting instructions

Other quarterfinal results

2016 champions Buddu also progressed to the semifinals following a goalless draw away with Butambala at Bulo grounds.

Buddu made the last four grade with a 3-1 aggregate score after the first leg played at the Masaka Recreational Stadium last week.

Busiro progressed to the semifinals after a goalless scoreline with Islanders, Ssese.

The first leg played at Lutoboka playground in Ssese Islands last week was won by Busiro 2-1.

In a heartbreaking manner, the defending champions Ssingo bowed out at the Mityana Ssese grounds fortress.

The Ssingo and Kyadondo ended one goal apiece as Kyadondo progressed 3-2 on aggregate.

Winners in 2008, Kyadondo had won 2-1 at their Champions Stadium home in Mwererwe.

Semifinal fixtures

The first legs of the two semi-finals will be played on Sunday, 15th September 2019.

Bulemezi will face Kyadondo away at the Champions Stadium, Mwererwe and Buddu take on Busiro at the Masaka Recreational Stadium in Masaka.

The tournament is proudly sponsored by telecommunications giants Airtel Uganda Limited.

Masaza Cup Cast of All Winners:

  • 2018 – Ssingo
  • 2017 – Gomba
  • 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

David Isabirye is a senior staff writer for Kawowo Sports where he covers most of the major events.

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