The second round of the Busoga Masaza Cup kicks off this coming weekend with action on Saturday and Sunday, as teams return to the field in pursuit of knockout stage qualification. With only two sides from each group advancing, the stakes could not be higher.
Bukowe Group
The Bukowe group looks firmly tilted in Bugabula’s favour. The side sits top with six points from two games, needing just one point from their remaining fixtures against Bukooli Bugiri and Luuka to guarantee progression. Luuka, second with three points, can secure their place with a single win but could also advance if Bukooli Bugiri continues its poor form. For bottom-placed Bukooli Bugiri, the path is steep: they must beat Luuka, and either draw or beat Bugabula, while also hoping Bugabula overcomes Luuka.
Kagulu Group
This is the tightest pool of all. Bulamogi, Bunha, and Buzaaya are locked on two points each after drawing all their opening games. Goal difference is identical, leaving the group wide open. The equation is simple: any team that picks up a win in the second round will be well-placed to qualify. However, if stalemates persist, the current top two will progress, making every match here a potential decider.
Mawembe Group
Four teams—Bukono, Bugweri, Budiope, and Bunhole Bunanhumba—are vying for two slots. Bukono leads with seven points, closely followed by Bugweri, also on seven. Both front-runners need only a handful of points from their three remaining games to seal progression. Budiope, on three points, must collect at least four more to stay in contention, while Bunhole Bunanhumba faces the toughest task: nothing less than three straight victories will keep their hopes alive.
Nendha Group
A group stacked with pedigree, Nendha features four former champions—Busiki, Kigulu, Bukooli Namayingo, and defending champions Butembe. Busiki and Kigulu lead on five points apiece, each requiring just three more points to qualify. Bukooli Namayingo, on three, will need at least two wins in the second round to stand a chance, while Butembe must avoid defeat and target a minimum of two victories to keep their crown defense alive.
Opening Fixtures (6th–7th September)
- Bukono vs Budiope
- Buzaya vs Bunha
- Kigulu vs Butembe
- Bugabula vs Bukooli Bugiri
- Bukooli Namayingo vs Busiki
- Bugweri vs Bunhole Bunanhumba
