2015 Buganda Masaza Tourney:
- Finals -Buddu Vs Singo
- Saturday, 26th September 2015
- Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole [4:00 p.m]
His majesty the King of Buganda Kingdom, Ronald Fredrick Edward Kimera Muwenda Mutebi II steps foot at Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole for the second time ever on Saturday, 26th September 2015 to officially crown either Buddu or Singo football teams as the Masaza tourney climaxes.
A mammoth gathering, ranging from Kingdom loyalists, friends and genuine football lovers is expected from at Namboole.
It is the third time in a row that Singo is making the finals whilst, the occasion remains Buddu’s only time at the finals having being ejected at the last four stage for on two different moments.
Singo seeks perfect revenge, having lost the last two consecutive finals to Mawokota and Gomba in 2013 and 2014 respectively.
Match Key players:
Shafik Bisaso, head coach at Ssingo down-plays the role of any player when tasked who was key of the team’s performance, quickly interjecting with a philosophical statement;
I have one great player called ‘team’ who has been my man in action for all the matches
Bisaso has assembled a crop of players currently in a residential camp at Kasanda in Mubende.
The team is bent upon a fear-less hinge and agility that would easily awaken the peace lumbering ghosts of the constructors for the famous Uganda Railway.
He is spoilt for choice in the goalkeeping department between youthful James Ahabwe and the experienced Hadadi Mutumba.
In crafty midfielder Methodious Jjunju, Singo Ssaza has a potent weapon with the killer instinct whose vision rivals that of the high flying Eagle that has spotted a fish prey in a giant sea.
Maraunding right winger and the team’s ‘Mr reliable’, Emma Asiku will be tasked to defend and attack in equal measure.
The task for goals remains a primary duty for the strikers, Mol Makwezi, a lanky player born of a Ugandan father and South Sudanese mother, and Edirisa ‘Torres’ Lubega.
The latter has so far registered four goals to his personal tally.
Enter Buddu Ssaza, the side is coached by one of Uganda Cranes former finest ball passers and dribblers in Steven Bogere, who has previously coached elite premier sides – Sports Club Villa ‘Salongo’ Jogoo and Kira Young football clubs.
It goes without saying, a coach will positively impact a style of play unto his charges basing on his personal taste and preference – henceforth the patience but purposeful game Buddu has exhibited throughout the tournament.
Buddu’s talisman, Joseph Jjanjali, no question remains the most on-form player of the tournament.
He lies on 6 goals, one ahead of Butamabala’s Bronson Sselubira (seven).
Blessed with a sublime first touch on the ball, Jjanjali is equal to the task when it comes to dribbling, passing precision, positional awareness, team-play and most importantly – Scoring; he is a darling to watch indeed.
Key of Buddu’s strong points lie in the goal keeping department where a gangly shot stopper – Yusuf Wasswa casts aside his shy persona off the playing arena and masts a ‘hyena-ly appearence’ during matches.
His understudy, Jackson Kigozi is equal to the task and it will take a dice throw to determine who starts ahead of the other.
Left back, Ronald ‘Jajja Walu’ Nkonge is steadily sending a strong statement of intent in the department following the Godfrey Walusimbi proper, Alex Kakuba, Joseph Ochaya and Nestroy Kizito lineage.
Team skipper, Mustapha Mujjuzi and Sineyi Kalevu have formed a central defensive partnership blended in Heaven but currently existing on planet earth.
Matovu Jjibulil and the man of the moment himself, Jjanjali complete Buddu’s holy trinity seeking for the the maiden title in as many years.
The third place match shall be played first between Bulemezi and Bugerere.
Celebrated FIFA referee, Brian Nsubuga has been confirmed to handle the final between Buddu and Singo.
He will be assisted by Ronald Katenya (first assistant) and Samuel Kakembo (second assistant) with FIFA female referee, Aisha Semambo the fourth official.
Retired FIFA referee, Catherine Adipo is the match assessor while FUFA referee’s official, Samuel Mpiima is the match commissioner.
The third place play-off between Bulemeezi and Bugerere will be handled by Muzamiru Turu as the center referee.
Road to finals:
Buddu:
Group stages:
Mawogoal 0-1 Buddu, Kabula 0-2 Buddu, Kooki 0-2 Buddu, Buddu 1-1 Ssese, Buddu 2-0 Mawogola, Kabula 0-1 Buddu, Buddu 2-0 Kooki
Elimination Stages: Buweekula 1-1 Buddu, Buddu 1 (6) – 1 (5) Buweekula
Ssingo:
Group stages:
Ggomba 1-1 Ssingo, Ssingo 0-0 Busujju, Ssingo 2-0 Gomba, Ssingo 2-0 Busujju, Ssingo 0-0 Buweekula, Buweekula 0-2 Ssingo
Knock-out stages: Ssese 0-1 Ssingo, Ssingo 2-0 Ssese
Match Officials:
FINAL: Buddu v Singo
- Brian Nsubuga (Center Referee)
- Ronald Katenya (1st Assistant)
- Samuel Kakembo (2nd Assistant)
- Aisha Ssemambo (4th Official)
- Catherine Adipo (Match Assessor)
- Samuel Mpiima (Match Commissioner)
Third Place Play off: Bulemezi v Bugerere
- Muzamiru Turu (Centre Referee)
- Catherine Nagadya (1st Assistant)
- Richard Mugerwa (2nd Assistant)
- Anna Akoyi (4th Official)
- Ali Tomusange (Match Assessor)
- Samuel Egesa (Match Commissioner)
MASAZA CUP PAST WINNERS
2014 Gomba
2013-Mawokota
2012-Bulemeezi
2011-Buluri
2010– Not Held
2009– Gomba
2008– Kyadondo
2007– Mawokota
2006– Kooki
