Kyaggwe clinch Masaza Cup title for first time
David GOMBE
The 2026 edition of the prestigious Buganda Kingdom-organized Masaza Cup climaxed on Saturday with Kyaggwe edging Gomba 1-0 in the final held at Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.
George Kato scored the all-important goal for Kyaggwe who triumphed to their first ever Masaza Cup title after the near miss in 2024 when they lost to Buddu and a semifinal defeat to Buweekula last year.
The prize money was increased this year with winners Kyaggwe taking home Shs25m while runners-up Gomba got Shs22m. Third-placed Butambala bagged Shs20m.
Previously, the winners have been walking away with Shs12 million while the runners-up earned Shs9 million and Shs7m for the third-placed team, with the team that finishes fourth earning Shs5m.
Masaza Cup Organizing Committee Chairman Hajji Sulaiman Ssejjengo thanked the sponsors such as Airtel Uganda, Plascon, and Centenary Bank among others for the support rendered to the competition.
“I thank our sponsors who have given us support to see that we have the prize money increased. We thank the fans who have given the tournament much support to their teams and I congratulate the winners Kyaggwe as well as every team for the great displays showcased in the tournament,” Ssejjengo said.
Kyaggwe now joins the table of champions and currently the recent champions’ roll of honour reads: 2026 – Kyaggwe, 2025 – Buweekula, 2024 – Buddu, 2023 – Bulemeezi, 2022 – Busiro, 2021 – Ssingo, 2020 – Gomba, 2019 – Bulemeezi, 2018 – Buddu, 2017 – Gomba, 2016 – Buddu, 2015 – Ssingo, 2014 – Gomba, 2013 – Mawokota, 2012 – Bulemeezi, 2011 – Buluuli, 2009 – Gomba, 2008 – Kyadondo, 2007 – Mawokota, 2006 – Kooki, 2005 – Mawokota, and 2004 – Gomba.
