Gomba’s road to the 2026 Buganda Masaza Cup final has been powered by goals, but none has burned brighter than Meddie Kasule’s late-season surge.
And with Kyaggwe standing between the five-time champions and a historic sixth crown, the Gomba Lions striker has issued a blunt warning: expect fireworks.
“In the final I want everyone to expect fire because we are winning the trophy,” Kasule said ahead of the October 31 showdown at Muteesa II Memorial Stadium, Wankulukuku.
Kasule enters the final as the tournament’s leading scorer on six goals, having transformed into one of Gomba’s most dangerous weapons when the knockout stakes became higher.
After finishing second in the Masengere Group, Gomba have swept aside every opponent placed in their path.
They eliminated Buddu 3-1 on aggregate in the quarterfinals before dispatching Butambala 3-0 on aggregate in the semifinals to book their place in the grand finale.
Kasule’s scoring touch has been central to that march. He opened his knockout account against Buddu in the quarterfinal first leg on September 13, scoring the opening goal in the 17th minute as Gomba won 3-0 at Kabulasoke Stadium.
Two weeks later, he delivered his biggest contribution yet. Kasule struck twice against Butambala in the semifinal first leg on September 27, converting a 16th-minute penalty before heading home in the 36th minute to give Gomba a commanding 2-0 advantage.
Gomba then finished the job with a 1-0 victory away to Butambala on October 3, progressing 3-0 on aggregate.
Although Kasule did not score in that second leg, he felt the result served its purpose; “The semi-final second didn’t go bad, though we were expecting something better, but as visitors the result was not bad at all,” he said.
His six goals have not all come in the knockout rounds. Kasule also scored three times in the group stage against Bulemeezi on July 12, Busiro in the second leg on August 2 and Kyaggwe on August 23.
That scoring consistency has placed him at the summit of the Masaza Cup scoring charts at precisely the moment Gomba need him most.
Kasule credits that form to the faith shown in him by the Gomba coaches.
“Behind my performance, I want to thank my coaches for believing in me because when they did, I knew the trust I could then work hard to fulfil my part consistently and it has helped me as a person,” he said.
Now comes the biggest test. Gomba are chasing a record sixth Masaza Cup title, while Kyaggwe stand as the final obstacle to that ambition.
For Kasule, however, there is little doubt about how the story should end; “I’m currently a Masaka City player and if God allows I will leave for greener pastures,” he said, giving a glimpse into his ambitions beyond the tournament.
But before thinking about greener pastures, Kasule has one more piece of business to complete with Gomba.
The Lions have negotiated their way through Buddu and Butambala and now face Kyaggwe on October 31 at Wankulukuku.