Budiope FC is set to usher in the 8th edition of the MTN Busoga Masaza Cup in style as they host the tournament’s opening match on July 12, 2025, at Irundu Primary School grounds. With the Kyabazinga of Busoga, HRH William Gabula Nadiope IV, and MTN Uganda officials expected in attendance, the event promises to be a historic moment for the people of Budiope.
The club has kept faith in its core leadership and technical setup, retaining Head Coach Isa Kifuuwa, who guided them to last year’s quarterfinals. His assistant Muzani Sefu also remains in place, highlighting the club’s commitment to continuity and growth through homegrown talent.
Budiope FC Media Officer Baz Waiswa said the decision to maintain much of last season’s Executive Committee and technical team stems from a desire to build a strong and sustainable team culture. “Most of the guys have been with the team for a long time, and it is beginning to pay off,” Waiswa noted.
The club, which fell to Bukono last season in the quarterfinals, will get a chance at redemption when the two sides clash again in this season’s opening fixture.
Budiope FC is currently in camp at Irundu Town Council and has named a competitive 25-man squad drawn largely from the local area. The team competes in the Mawembe group alongside Bukono, Bunhole Bunhamba, and Bugweri.
The Kyabazinga’s “Abasadha n’Empango” campaign, aimed at combating teenage pregnancies in Busoga, will also be highlighted at the opening ceremony, adding a social development dimension to the much-anticipated match.
With stability in leadership, faith in local players, and the honor of launching the tournament, Budiope FC looks ready to make a deeper run in this year’s MTN Busoga Masaza Cup.
