Kato Goerge Lone strike ends Kyaggwe long wait for first Masaza title against record winners Gomba.
2026 Buganda Masaza Cup Final
- Kyaggwe 1-0 Gomba
Masaza Cup 3rd-place playoff:
- Butambala 1-0 Bugerere.
Goerge Kato scored the historical goal for Kyaggwe to win their maiden Buganda Masaza cup trophy in a 1-0 win over five-time(s) champions Gomba at the Muteesa II Stadium in Wankulukuku on Saturday, 31st October.
Kato came off the bench to replace captain Ronnie Ziraba early in the second half and found the back of the net with less than fifteen minutes of normal time to play.
His majesty the Kabaka of Buganda Kingdom, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II graced the football match that was hugely attended mostly by the Kyaggwe fans.
In a very entertaining encounter on the evening, Kyaggwe made early scares forward David Mugalu denied by Gomba goalkeeper Senyonga and captain Ronnie Ziraba long range effort went off target.
Still in the first half, hitman Luben Lubwama got an opportunity for Kyaggwe but failed to beat goalkeeper Bashir Senyonga in the 28th minute.
Before Kato showcased his individual brilliance to score, UPPC FC forward Calvin Peter Emayu also tried his lack for the new champions but his shot was well dealt with by goalkeeper Bashir Senyonga.
Peter Kyomuhendo, Alfred Sebunya and Fahad Aniku got chances for record winners, but they failed to hit the target for Felix Ssekabuza coached side.
Goal scorer Kato expressed his delight scoring the most important goal in Kyaggwe history.
I am personally happy that I have manged to.score the goal that has helped my county win the trophy and am sure even the fans are so happy. Coming off the bench to score the winner is special for me amd I would love to deficate the goal to my family; my mum, dad siblings and Kyaggwe fans. Kato told Sports256 media
Former Ssingo Ssaza, Muwokota exciting winger now plying his trade with SUPL club UPPC, Emayu expressed his joy ending his Masaza career winning the prestigious trophy.
Am happy we have managed to win the Masaza, but as aperson finally winning it with Kyaggwe in my last year pf the competition.
Kyaggwe defender Arijole Godfrey that won the competition with Busiro in 2022 along with Ziraba Ronnie and Agaku Vincent was named the Most Valuable Player of the tournament(MVP), Gomba’s hitman Meddie Kasule took the golden boot with 6 goals and Mawogola’s Hebert Masaba won the golden glove.
In the 3rd place off match, Dathan Mubiru scored the only goal for Butambala to defeat Bugerere and was named Man of the match.
A cast of Masaza Cup previous winners
- 2026- Kyaggwe
- 2025 – Buwekula
- 2024 – Buddu
- 2023 – Bulemeezi
- 2022 – Busiro
- 2021 – Buddu
- 2020 – Gomba
- 2019 – Bulemeezi
- 2018 – Ssingo
- 2017 – Gomba
- 2016 – Buddu
- 2015 – Ssingo
- 2014 – Gomba
- 2013 – Mawokota
- 2012 – Bulemeezi
- 2011 – Buluuli
- 2010 – Not Held
- 2009 – Gomba
- 2008 – Kyaddondo
- 2007 – Mawokota
- 2006 – Kkooki
- 2005 – Mawokota
- 2004 – Gomba