Wednesday 17th September
Bukooli Bugiri 0-2 Luuka
Thursday 18th September
Bunha 1-0 Bulamoogi
Saturday 20th September
Butembe vs Busiki at Mafubira primary school
Bukooli Namayingo vs Kigulu at Namayingo primary school
The 2025 Busoga Masaza Cup group stage is edging towards a thrilling climax, with Bunha becoming the latest team to book a quarterfinal place after a 1-0 victory over Bulamoogi at Wembley Stadium in Mayuge town on Thursday evening. Mutebe Karim’s decisive strike sealed Bunha’s progression and left the Kagulu group finely poised.
Attention now shifts to the group’s last fixture between Bulamoogi and Buzaya, scheduled for Thursday, September 25th at Bulumba Ginnery. The clash will determine who joins Bunha in the last eight: Buzaya need at least a draw to advance, while Bulamoogi must win to survive.
So far, five teams have secured quarterfinal berths—Bugabula, Bunha, Luuka, Bukono, and Bugweri—leaving only three slots to be decided in the coming days.
Luuka sealed their qualification earlier this week with a 2-0 triumph over Bukooli Bugiri at Hindocha Primary School in Bugiri on Wednesday. Their final group fixture against Bugabula will only decide top spot, with both teams already assured of passage.
The Nendha group also promises high drama this Saturday, September 20th, with two crucial ties: Butembe face Busiki at Mafubira Primary School, while Bukooli Namayingo host Kigulu at Namayingo Primary School.
The qualification race is still open:
Kigulu (9 pts): Need only a draw to go through.
Busiki (6 pts): Must beat Butembe; a draw could suffice if Bukooli Namayingo lose.
Bukooli Namayingo (6 pts): Require victory over Kigulu to confirm their place.
Butembe (5 pts): Must beat Busiki and hope Kigulu either draw or defeat Bukooli Namayingo.
A scenario where Bukooli Namayingo and Busiki both win would leave three teams tied on nine points, making goal difference the deciding factor.
Eliminated teams so far include Bukooli Bugiri, Budiope and Bunhole Bunhanumba, who failed to muster enough points.
With the quarterfinal line-up almost complete, the Busoga Masaza Cup heads into its most decisive phase.
