Hon. Bazanya Mathew, the aspiring Member of Parliament for Bugabula South Constituency and patron of Bugabula Eisaza, has rewarded the Bugabula team with millions of shillings and a fully paid outing after their dramatic quarter-final victory over Bunha in the ongoing MTN Busoga Masaza Cup.
The thrilling match, played on Sunday evening at Kyabazinga Stadium in Bugembe, saw Bugabula edge past Bunha 3–2 in a penalty shootout after a tense 1–1 draw in normal time. The result sent the Kamuli-based side into the semi-finals once again, keeping their dream of reaching a first-ever Masaza Cup final alive.
In appreciation of their spirited performance, Hon. Bazanya gifted each Bugabula player with UGX 100,000 and pledged more rewards should the team continue their fine form. He later hosted the team to a free celebration outing, footing all expenses as a token of motivation ahead of the semi-finals.
Bugabula will now face Luuka this Friday at 4:00 pm, again at the Kyabazinga Stadium in Bugembe — a clash that promises fireworks as both sides eye a ticket to the 2025 Busoga Masaza Cup final.
Despite consistent performances, Bugabula have fallen short at the semi-final hurdle in the last three editions: losing to Kigulu (2022), Busiki (2023), and Butembe (2024). The 2025 campaign now presents a golden chance to rewrite history and reach the finals for the first time since the tournament’s inception in 2016.
Hon. Bazanya, who also doubles as the Kamuli NRM District Chairperson following his swearing-in four months ago, reaffirmed his commitment to supporting local sports development in Bugabula and across Busoga.
