Wednesday 10th September Results
Bugabula 1-0 Bukooli Bugiri
Bugabula became the first team to qualify for the quarterfinals of the 2025 Busoga Masaza Cup after edging Bukooli Bugiri 1-0 on Wednesday evening at Kamuli Municipal Stadium.
The decisive goal came from striker Edgar Magombe, who has now scored twice in this year’s competition. Wearing shirt number 9, Magombe also netted in the opener against the same Bukooli Bugiri at Hindocha Primary School playground, underlining his importance to Bugabula’s campaign.
With this result, coach Ronald Lukungu’s side tops Bukowe Group on nine points from three games, having scored five goals and yet to concede. Goalkeeper Reagan Mudusu, defender David Balondemu, and midfielder Michael Kimuli have been central to Bugabula’s solid run. They still have one more group fixture against Luuka on September 24, but their place in the last eight is already sealed. Bugabula continues its consistent record of reaching the knockouts since the post-Covid return in 2022.
For Bukooli Bugiri, defeat confirmed their elimination, joining Bunhole Bunhanumba among teams yet to register a point. Their slim mathematical chance would require Bugabula to beat Luuka and for them to defeat Luuka by at least eight goals—an almost impossible task.
In other developments, Butembe officially changed their home ground to Mafubira Primary School (Kavule playground) for Match 25 against Bukooli Namayingo, though the date and kickoff time remain unchanged. The move was confirmed by the Tournament Organizing Committee. Butembe patron Edrine Lufafa had earlier hinted at shifting venues to spread the spirit of the competition across the chiefdom while promoting the theme of “Abasaadha n’empango” meaning “Men as pillars in preventing teenage pregnancy and early marriages,” championed by UNAIDS and Busoga Kingdom.
Action continues today in Kagulu Group as Buzaya host Bunha at Lwanyana Primary School. With all three teams—Bulamogi, Bunha, and Buzaya—locked on two points from two matches, a victory for any side could spark their quarterfinal hopes.
Remaining fixtures in Kagulu Group
Sept 11: Buzaya vs Bunha
Sept 18: Bunha vs Bulamogi
Sept 25: Bulamogi vs Buzaya
