The 2024 Airtel Buganda Masaza Cup is set to reach its climax as Kyaggwe faces off against Buddu in the grand final on Saturday, November 2, at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
The action-packed day will also feature a third-place play-off between Kyaddondo and Buweekula, kicking off earlier in the day before the main event.
Bulemeezi currently holds the championship title from last year.
Road to the Final
Kyaggwe
Kyaggwe, competing in the Muganzirwaza group, advanced to the quarterfinals as one of the best third-placed teams.
They faced Ssingo, who had previously defeated them twice in the group stages, but this time, Kyaggwe emerged victorious with a 2-1 aggregate win, advancing to the semifinals.
In the semis, they faced Buweekula, another familiar group-stage opponent. After a 2-1 win in the first leg, Kyaggwe held firm in the second leg, securing their place in the final.
Buddu
Buddu, two-time champions, reached their seventh Masaza Cup final after defeating Kyaddondo 4-2 on aggregate in the semifinals.
Prior to that, they had topped the Bulange group, finishing ahead of Butambala, Kyaddondo, and Bugerere, and went on to beat Kabula 3-1 on aggregate in the quarterfinals.
Buddu’s history in the tournament is illustrious, with previous final appearances in 2015, 2016, 2018, 2020, 2021, and 2022.
This year, Namboole will host its sixth Masaza Cup final, having previously hosted the finals from 2015 through 2019.
Masaza Cup Past Champions
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 – Buluri
2010 – Not Held
2009 – Gomba
2008 – Kyaddondo
2007 – Mawokota
2006 – Kooki
2005 – Mawokota
2004 – Gomba
With two well-matched teams and a vibrant crowd expected at Namboole, the 2024 Airtel Masaza Cup final promises to be a thrilling conclusion to this year’s tournament.
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