The Busoga Masaza Cup Organizing Committee (TOC) has been petitioned by Kigulu Chiefdom over alleged use of ineligible players by Busiki during their goalless draw on Match Day 26.
Part of the letter from Kigulu FC to the TOC
In a formal letter signed by Buyinza Elly, The CEO of Kigulu FC, the petition claims that Busiki fielded three players — Euku Simon (No.19), Gasikile Adson (No.18), and Mukalakasa Abbu (No.17) — who are currently registered with Iganga United, a team that secured promotion to the FUFA Big League for the 2025/26 season.
Front view of players in Question
Under tournament regulations, players attached to Big League or higher competitions are barred from participating in the annual Masaza Cup.
Kigulu’s Demands
Kigulu argues that Busiki’s actions compromised the fairness and integrity of the competition, and has asked the TOC to:
Disqualify the ineligible players
Award the match points to Kigulu
The petition included photographic evidence, the referee’s matchday player list, and FIFA Connect IDs to support the claims.
Background to the Dispute
At the start of this year’s Masaza Cup, players from Iganga United were eligible because the team’s Big League status had not yet been confirmed. However, following Iganga United’s official promotion and licensing midway through the competition, the TOC directed all chiefdom teams to drop those players.
Several chiefdoms complied and registered new players, but it is alleged that Busiki continued to use theirs, including in the stalemate against Kigulu.
TOC Response
When contacted, TOC spokesperson David Mwesigwa stated that the committee had no proof of receiving Kigulu’s petition by the time of publishing, adding that the matter remains under review.
The controversial fixture between Busiki and Kigulu ended in a 0–0 draw on Friday, but its final outcome may now depend on the TOC’s decision.
This is a developing story.
