Kigulu County proved their dominance once again after clinching the 8th edition of the Busoga Masaza Cup with a narrow but deserved 1–0 victory over Luuka in a packed Kyabazinga Stadium, Bugembe, on Saturday, 6th December 2025. The historic final was graced by the Kyabazinga of Busoga, His Majesty William Wilberforce Kadhumbula Gabula Nadiope IV, whose presence elevated the excitement across the stadium.
After a tight and hard-fought first half, Kigulu broke the deadlock midway through the second stanza. Their right wing-back Tasuba Buruhana became the hero of the day when he unleashed a thunderous strike that flew past Luuka’s goalkeeper Oroma Richard, sending the Kigulu fans into deafening celebration. The goal stood as the decisive moment of the encounter, ultimately sealing Kigulu’s third Busoga Masaza Cup crown.
This latest triumph cements Kigulu as the most successful team in the tournament’s history since its inception in 2016. They now boast three titles—adding to their back-to-back victories in 2018 and 2019. Of the four finals they have contested, Kigulu have only stumbled once, in 2022, when they fell 1–0 to Bukooli Namayingo.
Top Four Teams – 2025 Busoga Masaza Cup
- Kigulu – Champions (UGX 13 million)
- Luuka – Runners-up (UGX 9 million)
- Bugabula – Third Place (UGX 6 million)
- Bukooli Namayingo – Fourth Place (UGX 4 million)
Earlier in the curtain-raiser, Bugabula secured third place with a 1–0 win over Bukooli Namayingo. Ibrahim Musisi Kazindula calmly converted a first-half penalty in the 38th minute to hand his side a deserving victory.
Individual Awards
Most Valuable Player (MVP): Benjamini Sizomu Mbokani (Kigulu)
Top Scorer: Emmanuel Nabola (Bukono)
Best Goalkeeper: Oroma Richard (Luuka)
Best Coach: Eddy Kaspati Kibwika (Kigulu)
