Saturday 20th September Results
Butembe 0-0 Busiki
Bukooli Namayingo 1-0 Kigulu
Sunday 21st September Fixtures
Budiope vs Bukono
Bunhole bunhanumba vs Bugweri
Defending champions Butembe suffered a shock elimination from the 2025 MTN Busoga Masaza Cup, failing to make it out of the Nhendha group for the first time in the tournament’s history.
On Saturday, Butembe were held to a goalless draw by 2023 winners Busiki at Mafubira Primary School playground, a result that left both sides stranded with 6 and 7 points respectively. The stalemate confirmed Kigulu and Bukooli Namayingo as the two teams advancing to the quarterfinals, each finishing on 9 points.
This marks the first time since the cup’s inception in 2016 that Butembe have failed to reach the knockout stages. The side has been one of the tournament’s most consistent performers, with a decorated history that includes:
2016 – Quarterfinals (lost to Bunha on penalties).
2017 – Champions (their maiden trophy).
2018 – Finalists (lost to Kigulu on penalties).
2019 – Quarterfinalists (lost to Bukooli North 2-0).
2020 & 2021 – Tournament cancelled due to COVID-19.
2022 – Group winners, reached knockouts.
2023 – Finalists (lost to Busiki).
2024 – Champions (beat Bukono 1-0 in the final).
Meanwhile, Kigulu and Bukooli Namayingo now shift focus to the quarterfinals. With both sides tied on 9 points, Kigulu advanced as group leaders on superior goal difference, while Bukooli Namayingo finished second. Kigulu are most likely to face Bugweri, while Bukooli Namayingo are set to take on Bukono, depending on the final fixtures of the Mawembe group on Sunday, September 21. Both teams will play their quarterfinal ties on Saturday, October 4, 2025, with Kigulu kicking off at midday and Bukooli Namayingo following later at 4pm.
Butembe’s early exit stands out as the biggest upset of this year’s edition, leaving the race for the 2025 Masaza crown wide open.
