Masaza Cup 2026 Is Back — And Matchday One Did Not Disappoint

Champions held, upsets landed, and Matchday 2 is already upon us. Here is everything that happened and what comes next.

The 2026 Buganda Masaza Cup is back — and if Matchday One is anything to go by, this season is going to be ruthless. Defending champions Buweekula were held. Early favourites showed their teeth. And across all three groups, the picture is already interesting. Here is everything that happened in Matchday 1, and every fixture you need to know for Matchday 2.

Matchday 1 Results: The Full Picture

The 2026 season opened on Saturday 13 June with the most anticipated clash of the opening round — Buweekula hosting Kyaddondo at NTC Stadium in Mubende, in front of a crowd that included the Katikiro of Buganda, Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga. What followed was a tense, tactical 0-0 draw that felt far bigger than the scoreline suggests. Kyaddondo arrived having failed to beat Buweekula in their last five meetings. They left with a point, a clean sheet, and a Man of the Match performance from captain Trevor Kalule that had people talking. Goalkeeper Bwabye Ashiraf was outstanding in the second half as Buweekula pushed hard for a winner. Coach Bright Nyanzi's side held firm. For Buweekula, coach Ibrahim Kyobe had a warning for the rest of the group: several key players were still finishing club duties and had not yet reported to camp.

We came prepared not to concede. Playing the defending champion at his home ground is never easy. The boys were immense. We build from here. — Coach Bright Nyanzi, Kyaddondo

The rest of Matchday 1 played out across June 20 and 21, completing all nine group-stage openers. In the Bulange Group, Buddu beat Buluuli 2-1 at Kitovu Sports Arena, while Busujju edged Buvuma 1-0 at Kakindu Stadium to sit joint-top alongside Buddu. In the Masengere Group, Kyaggwe made the most decisive statement — winning 1-0 away at Mawokota at Ssaza Stadium Buwama to go top of the group. Busiro and Gomba shared a 0-0 draw at Trinity College Stadium, while Ssese and Bulemeezi played out a 1-1 draw at Lutoboka Playground. In the Muganzirwazza Group, Ssingo beat Kabula 2-1 at Ssaza Grounds Mityana, Butambala defeated Mawogola 1-0 at Kibibi SS Stadium, and Bugerere and Kooki drew 1-1 at Ssaza Grounds Ntenjeru.

Group Standings After Matchday 1

In the Bulange Group, Buddu and Busujju lead with 3 points each, Buweekula and Kyaddondo sit on 1 point apiece from their draw, while Buluuli and Buvuma are yet to open their accounts. In the Masengere Group, Kyaggwe top with 3 points, four sides — Bulemeezi, Ssese, Busiro and Gomba — share 1 point each, with Mawokota bottom on zero. In the Muganzirwazza Group, Ssingo and Butambala lead with 3 points each, Bugerere and Kooki have a point apiece, and Kabula and Mawogola are bottom without a point.

Matchday 2 Fixtures — 27 and 28 June 2026

Matchday 2 kicks off this weekend with nine matches spread across Friday and Saturday. The action opens on Friday 27 June with Buvuma vs Buweekula at Ssaza Grounds Magyo in the Bulange Group — the defending champions needing a response after their opening draw. The bulk of the fixtures land on Saturday 28 June, covering all three groups simultaneously across venues in Kasana, Migyera, Wampeewo and beyond.

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  Buvuma vs Buweekula — Ssaza Grounds Magyo (Bulange) · Friday 27 June, 4:00 PM

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  Gomba vs Ssese — Kabulasoke PTC Stadium (Masengere) · Saturday 28 June, 4:00 PM

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  Bulemeezi vs Mawokota — Kosovo Playground Kasana (Masengere) · Saturday 28 June, 4:00 PM

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  Buluuli vs Busujju — St Lawrance Migyera PS Stadium (Bulange) · Saturday 28 June, 4:00 PM

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  Kabula vs Butambala — Bakijulula Playground (Muganzirwazza) · Saturday 28 June, 4:00 PM

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  Kooki vs Ssingo — St Joseph Technical Playground (Muganzirwazza) · Saturday 28 June, 4:00 PM

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  Kyaddondo vs Buddu — Santana Playground Wampeewo (Bulange) · Saturday 28 June, 4:00 PM

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  Kyaggwe vs Busiro — Bishops SS Stadium (Masengere) · Saturday 28 June, 4:00 PM

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  Mawogola vs Bugerere — Ssaza Grounds Mawogola (Muganzirwazza) · Saturday 28 June, 4:00 PM

The Match To Watch: Kyaddondo vs Buddu

All nine fixtures matter, but the standout clash of Matchday 2 is Kyaddondo hosting Buddu at Santana Playground in Wampeewo. Kyaddondo are building momentum after their disciplined draw against the champions. Buddu arrive as one of only two sides with a Matchday 1 win, and they will not give Kyaddondo anything easily. A win for Kyaddondo puts them right back in contention in a tightly grouped Bulange. A win for Buddu and they set the pace. This one will be worth following.

The Bulange Group has four teams separated by two points after one game. The next three matchdays will define who is really here to compete.

When Is the Masaza Cup Final?

The 2026 Buganda Masaza Cup final is scheduled for 31 October 2026. Between now and then, 18 counties will fight through group stages and knockout rounds across three months of football spread across venues throughout Buganda. Tickets for Masaza Cup events are available on PinnKET — you can buy online using MTN MoMo, Airtel Money, card, or dial *217*413# on any phone without needing data.

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