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2026 Buganda Masaza Cup:
Kyaggwe Ssaza lifted the 2026 Buganda Masaza Cup trophy after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over the tournament record winners Gomba at the Muteesa II Wankulukuku stadium before thousands of spectators on Saturday, 31st October.
Super substitute George Isingoma Kato was the hero with the goal inside the last quarter of the game before His Majesty the King of Buganda Kingdom, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II.
Isingoma beat Gomba’s goalkeeper at the near post as Ronald Ssali’s coached charges jealously protected their lead to the end.
This is Kyaggwe’s first ever trophy in the championship that was restored in 2004.
The champions earned Ug.Shs 25,000,000 as cash prize with gold medals and a trophy as Gomba, playing in their 10th final earned Ug.Shs 22,000,000.
During the early kick off between Butambala and Bugerere; the former won 1-0 courtesy of Dathan Mubiru’s 82nd minute goal.
Individual winners:
Gomba’s Meddie Kasule won the golden boot with 6 goals to his name. Herbert Masaba (Mawogola) was best goalkeeper.
Butambala Ssaza who also earned bronze were the most improved team in the championship as they also won the fair-play award.
Owek.Samuel Ssemugooma from Bugerere Ssaza was the chief who attended the most number of matches.
The big number of spectators who graced this match will remain in record as arguably the most in recent times at Muteesa II Wankulukuku stadium.